As one of only three national Centres for Excellence in SEND in the UK, Weston College are delighted to launch a dedicated Bristol date for all businesses that want to learn more about Neurodiversity from experts in their field. Based in our SEND Centre for Excellence, the experienced team can share best practice, current knowledge and real life experience.
We welcome all BCI members to attend our innovative training workshop which is aimed to help you recruit, retain and understand the aspect of neurodiversity positive adjustments you may need for your business:
– Understanding Neurodiverse Minds – what is Neurodiversity?
– The concept of neurodiversity aims to reduce stigma around learning and thinking.
– Inclusive Recruitment and retainment of staff.
– Inclusive recruitment minimises barriers and presents your organisation as inclusive to learning or neurodiversity needs and welcoming, enabling you to attract anyone with the right skill set, regardless of need.
– Reasonable Adjustments and Ongoing Support: Employers have a duty under the Equality Act 2010 to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ in the workplace where a person could otherwise be put at a substantial disadvantage compared with their colleagues.
– Signposting and Q&A
On completion of the course we encourage employers to sign up to the Disability Confident scheme and change behaviour and cultures in their own businesses. There will be an opportunity for Q&A where specialist staff can provide answers to further enhance your business.
Following this we can arrange for training to be carried out on a range of specialist areas including; Communication, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Physical disabilities, Language, Autism, Mental Health, British Sign Language and many, many more.
Weston College are offering places at £70 for BCI members, and £99 for non-members
Includes a complimentary and bespoke consultation with our experienced team. More information can be found by emailing [email protected]
*In house training can be arranged in your workplace for a one off cost
*Lunch and learns at £300 can also be booked for a max of 15 employees
Weston College is an Ofsted outstanding college of further and higher education in Weston-super-Mare, 25 minutes from Bristol. Here at Weston, we provide education and vocational training to around 30,000 learners across the South West.
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