Overview

The dismantling of equity policies, restrictions on inclusive language, and reduced investment in EDI initiatives are becoming increasingly common. Anchoring Equality is a timely response to this shift, designed for Equality Leads, EDI trainers and change agents navigating resistant or performative organisational climates.

Using the 5Ps Framework (Policies, Processes, Procedures, Practice, People Development), 5Cs Framework (Commitment, Communication, Culture, Challenge, Competence), and FREDIE Principles (Fairness, Respect, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement), the course equips participants to lead with clarity, courage and strategic focus — even when external forces challenge progress.

Anchoring EDI means embedding inclusion into organisational structures and values so that it remains steady, visible and impactful, regardless of political or cultural turbulence.

Course Aims

• Equip EDI Leads and Trainers with knowledge of the current climate surrounding EDI.
• Strengthen skills to embed EDI into everyday practice using the 5Ps, 5Cs and FREDIE frameworks.
• Create a psychologically safe, collaborative space for reflection, strategy development and action planning.
• Build confidence in influencing policy, practice and culture amid resistance or rollback.
• Develop cultural competence and proactive challenge strategies.

Proposed Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the current UK legal and political context for EDI, including changes relating to sex, employment and sexual harassment.
• Reflect on global rollback trends and how they influence UK workplace attitudes to EDI.
• Apply the 5Ps Framework to embed EDI across policies, processes, procedures, practice and people development.
• Use the 5Cs Framework to strengthen commitment, communication, culture change, challenge and competence.
• Integrate FREDIE Principles into organisational culture and delivery.
• Create a practical plan to maintain visibility, relevance and impact of EDI within their role.

Course Content

• Understanding the Backlash: EDI in Crisis?
• Legal Landscape: What Has Changed?
• Anchoring with the 5Ps
• Using the 5Cs for Inclusive Leadership
• Embedding FREDIE Values
• Courageous Conversations and Culture Change
• Reflections & Action Planning
• Close & Evaluation

Who Is This Course For?

This programme is ideal for Equality and Diversity managers, quality managers, staff development leads, advanced practitioners, curriculum managers, teacher‑training staff, lesson‑observation teams and anyone responsible for shaping or delivering EDI within their organisation.

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