Equality Impact Assessments Open Course

Learn how to complete Equality Impact Assessments confidently. Understand risks, assess impact and embed fairness in decision-making.

Equality Impact Assessments Open Training Course

Equality Impact Assessments Open Course

Equality Impact Assessments are a vital tool for ensuring policies, decisions and services are fair, inclusive and legally compliant. This course helps delegates understand how inequality can be unintentionally built into systems — and how EIAs can prevent it. Through guided practice, real examples and step‑by‑step analysis, participants learn how to assess impact, identify risks and strengthen decision‑making. It’s a practical, confidence‑building workshop that supports organisations to embed equality at every stage of planning and delivery.

Open vs In‑House Courses

Open courses are public Equality and Diversity UK training dates that anyone can book onto, ideal when you only need training for one or two people.

In‑house courses are private sessions delivered exclusively for a group of people from your organisation, on a date that suits you, with the option to tailor the content to your staff and setting.

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Course Overview

This open training course provides a clear, practical introduction to Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs), also known as Equality Analyses. Delegates will learn how EIAs help organisations identify adverse impact, prevent discrimination and make fair, evidence‑based decisions.

The session assumes little or no prior knowledge and takes delegates step‑by‑step through the full EIA process. Using real examples, discussion and guided activities, delegates will gain the confidence to complete EIAs effectively within their own roles.

  • Understand the purpose and value of Equality Impact Assessments
  • Explore how EIAs support compliance with the Equality Act 2010
  • Learn how to identify positive, negative and neutral impacts
  • Develop confidence in completing EIAs from start to finish
  • Build skills to analyse policies, procedures and decisions

Course Aims

  • Increase awareness of unconscious bias and its relevance to EIA
  • Understand the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)
  • Identify protected groups and recognise unlawful behaviours
  • Develop an understanding of Equality Analysis as a tool for promoting equality
  • Learn the stages of the EIA process and how to apply them
  • Gain practical skills to use EIA in everyday decision‑making

Proposed Outcomes

By the end of the training, delegates will:

  • Understand the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty
  • Be more aware of the nine protected characteristics
  • Recognise unlawful behaviours and types of discrimination
  • Understand why Equality Analysis is essential for promoting equality
  • Have practical skills to review policies and procedures using EIA
  • Be able to identify impacts and develop appropriate action plans

What the Course Covers

  • The Equality Act 2010 and PSED
  • Protected characteristics and types of discrimination
  • What Equality Analysis is and why it matters
  • Understanding positive, negative and adverse impacts
  • Roles and responsibilities in completing EIAs
  • Screening and establishing relevance
  • The seven stages of the full EIA process
  • Data collection, consultation and stakeholder engagement
  • Assessing impact on protected groups
  • Action planning and improving policies
  • Sign‑off, review and publication

Learning Activities

  • Guided walk‑through of the full EIA process
  • Real examples of completed EIAs
  • Group discussion and practical exercises
  • Reviewing sample policies and identifying impacts
  • Developing action plans to address adverse impact
  • Short quiz and Q&A session

This open course provides a supportive environment for delegates to ask questions, explore challenges and build confidence in applying Equality Analysis within their own organisations.

Course Structure and Cost

  • The course is run as a 1-day workshop.
  • Delivery is through a mixture of methods and involves delegates in group exercises and discussions.
  • Training is practical and interactive.
Delivery

Open Courses are delivered via Zoom.

Timings

The course timings are 10.00 am to 3.30 pm

Course Fee

We charge £395 per delegate

Upcoming Course Dates

  • 29 September 2026
  • 24 November 2026
  • 27 January 2027
  • 23 March 2027
  • 18 May 2027
  • 13 July 2027

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