Spotlight on training

Did you know that one in five learners aged between 16 and 25 will have a mental health difficulty? Are non-teaching staff such as reception, security and student services staff clear on how best to support these learners, and are they equipped to deal with issues including those with safeguarding implications? Do tutors know how to provide effective support? Do all staff understand that effectively supporting these learners is an integral part of robust safeguarding procedures?

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Have you seen new guidance from ACAS?

ACAS has published new guidance, including: Code of Practice and guidance on flexible working Managing sickness absence due to stress and depression Good practice guidance on dealing with questions regarding discrimination in the workplace.

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What would you do if a visiting speaker requested gender segregation in the audience?

Universities UK recently published guidance that included a hypothetical case study exploring the legal considerations of an external speaker requesting gender segregation in the audience at an event. The case study suggested that voluntary segregation of the audience may be possible, and this caused controversy across the sector and within national media. How would your staff respond to such a request?

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Is race hate speech always race hate speech?

Is it ever ok to use the ‘N’ word, ‘P’ word, ‘Y’ word? Can a community ‘reclaim’ a word that has been used against them in the past as a term of abuse? Do you and your staff agree with David Cameron that using the word is ok if its use is not motivated by hate?

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‘Mental Patient’ fancy dress outfit / new training to help tutors support students with mental health difficulties.

Did you find the Asda and Tesco ‘mental health patient’ outfits offensive? Would your staff agree with Alistair Cambell’s views that ‘this is not a bit of fun?’ Do your tutors know how to support the one in five of their students who have a mental health difficulty? Read about my new training event.

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