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Equalities : August 2016

Discover Aberdeenshire Council's approach to equality and diversity, including legislation, report updates, training courses, and governance framework. Learn about key outcomes, staff involvement, public access, and workplace inclusivity efforts. Stay informed on equalities updates in schools, resources, and event articles like Holocaust Day and LGBT History Month.

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Equalities : August 2016

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  1. Equalities : August 2016

  2. During this presentation the following will be highlighted:- • Equalities legislation • Aberdeenshire’s Equality Outcomes • How equalities are being mainstreamed throughout the council • Elected Members involvement • The 5 key messages for all employees • ALDO equalities training courses

  3. Equalities:- Public Sector Equality Duty • Eliminate discrimination • Advance equality of opportunity • Foster good relations

  4. Public Sector Equality Duty • Employment • Policy making • Service provision • Procurement • Decision making • Proactively consider equalities in relation to: • Giving Due Regard – evidencing our equalities considerations • Consequences of not giving due regard

  5. What are Protected Characteristics?

  6. Aberdeenshire’s Equalities Mainstreaming Report and Equality Outcomes • Report published in April 2013. • Progress Reports published in April 2015. • Fresh report and outcomes by April 2017. • Six monthly updates to Elected Members:- • Policy and Resources Committee • EL&L Committee

  7. Aberdeenshire Equality Outcomes • Aberdeenshire Council staff and Councillors have an increased understanding about the challenges facing people from different groups and will respond to their requirements • Members of the public are able to access our services with ease and confidence • Aberdeenshire Council is an inclusive workplace where employees are respected and have an equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. • Communities and businesses understand, welcome and respect diversity • Everyone enjoys equal access to education, training and employment • Access to life opportunities is enhanced by reducing barriers.

  8. Equalities Governance Framework

  9. Role of Service Network Group is to: • Ensure the council comply with equality legislation; • Support the Corporate Equalities Group in delivering and promoting the consistent expectation message around Equalities and the Equality Outcomes; • Provide the Corporate Equalities Group with updates via the lead person; and • Roll out information from Corporate Equalities Group • Liaise with Service Champions. • ECS Network contact is Kat Burke.

  10. Role of Service Champions • To be an ambassador for equalities; • To champion equalities at meetings; and • To attend equalities related internal events.

  11. Equalities Uncovered - 5 Key Points for Every Employee • Respecting Diversity • Ask your Service Champion • Consider equalities before you carry on: EIAs • Challenge Discrimination and Harassment • Interpretation and Translation Service

  12. Prejudice and Discrimination Report Form • If a Prejudice and Discrimination incident takes place in the presence of an employee of Aberdeenshire Council, (particularly those who have frequent contact with members of the public) they should report a Prejudice and Discrimination incident when one occurs. • Completed Prejudice and Discrimination Reports must be sent to the Equalities Team and you must inform your manager or if the incident occurs at a school, the Headteacher. • Support is available from your line manager or through askHR• If the issue relates to a child/pupil, please also refer to the Education & Children’s Services anti-bullying policy.

  13. Prejudice and Discrimination Report Form

  14. Arcadia Service Champions Equalities Team Legal and Governance ALDO Training – All staff to complete 2 online courses Respecting Diversity Equality – What does it mean for me? Support Available to Employees

  15. Equalities Updates In Schools:- following school policies and guidelines • Interpretation and Translation Services. • Positive relationships policy. • Anti-bullying policy. • Prejudice and Discrimination Reporting Form Council wide:- • ALDO equalities courses to be completed by all employees by 30 September 2016 • Respecting Diversity • Equalities - what does it mean for me? • Respecting Diversity Day • Diversity Calendar Articles:- • Holocaust Day • LGBT History Month • IDAHO 2015 • Gypsy Traveller History Month • Stonewall ‘No Bystanders’ Campaign. • LGBT Network/Straight Allies Programme.

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