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Equality Outcomes

Equality Outcomes. Sharing Good Practice. Daniel Aldridge Policy Manager Stonewall Scotland. Alison Tobia Corporate Planning Manager Neil MacGowan Head of Corporate Affairs Scottish Qualifications Authority. Welcome. Welcome Agenda Presentations Discussion Workshops Plenary feedback

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Equality Outcomes

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  1. Equality Outcomes Sharing Good Practice

  2. Daniel AldridgePolicy ManagerStonewall Scotland

  3. Alison TobiaCorporate Planning ManagerNeil MacGowanHead of Corporate AffairsScottish Qualifications Authority

  4. Welcome • Welcome • Agenda • Presentations • Discussion • Workshops • Plenary feedback • Aim for 12.30 close • Housekeeping

  5. SQA draft Equality Outcomes- Getting started SQA 2020 Corporate Plan Internal mgmt information Duties & guidance External statistics and other evidence Equality structure, schemes, action plans Ongoing engagement

  6. SQA draft Equality Outcomes- Getting started SQA 2020 Corporate Plan Internal mgmt information Duties & guidance External statistics and other evidence Equality structure, schemes, action plans Ongoing engagement Proposal to ESG and Exec Team Areas of focus: Expenditure Functions Process: Timetable Responsibilities Resources

  7. Outcomes development process- led by Directorate equality groups

  8. Draft Equality Outcomes are appropriate for SQA - responses

  9. Stonewall Good Practice ProgrammeLGBT Equality at SQANeil MacGowanHead of Operations22 February 2013

  10. Our journey…...so far

  11. Strategic Direction • ‘One of Scotland’s leading public sector organisations’ • Staff engagement

  12. Support from the Top! “I appreciate, respect and fully support the contribution our LGBT colleagues bring to SQA. I know prejudice and intolerance are endured by LGBT people across many areas of our society and I want to stress that these attitudes have no place in SQA where talent and achievement is paramount and sexual orientation irrelevant. We will work with Stonewall to make SQA a fair, inclusive and welcoming place to work” Dr Janet Brown Chief Executive August 2012

  13. LGBT Staff – Actions so far • Equality and Diversity Weeks – supported by Stonewall Scotland • Diversity Champions Programme • What’s it got to do with you? Campaign • LGBT Staff survey

  14. Staff Survey Results

  15. Equality Outcomes Survey Results

  16. Change Action Plan • LGBT Staff Forum established and consideration of best practice for strong LGBT voice in the workplace. • Direction to ‘main stream’ LGBT issues not present in isolation • Plan for 2013 Stonewall WEI – Is SQA ready?

  17. Business Benefits • Inclusive organisational culture • Motivated and confident staff • Meeting strategic goals • Positive external image of SQA

  18. Our journey….continues • We are keen to learn from you and share our experiences so far

  19. Catherine SomervillePolicy OfficerStonewall Scotland

  20. The Good Practice Programme Through the Good Practice Programme we offer: • Support in mainstreaming LGB and T equality (including 2013 and 2015 mainstreaming reports and procurement support) • Providing research and evidence to undertake meaningful Equality Impact Assessments • Support in developing effective service user networks

  21. Access to dedicated on-line learning resource • Multi-agency training and information seminars • support in setting Equality Outcomes as well as delivering and reporting on progress

  22. Key improvement areas • Reducing homophobic bullying in education • Reducing instances of homophobic hate crime • Reducing health inequalities experienced by LGB&T people • Improving workplace equality

  23. NHS 24: Good Practice example people’s mental health will improve through access to new services and by adding to our existing services LGB&T people’s mental health improves through access to safe, confidential advise and information

  24. www.lgbtgoodpractice.org.uk

  25. Breakout session Developing LGB&T specific outcomes

  26. Amanda TurnerClient Account AssociateStonewall Scotland

  27. Breakout Session Using the Workplace Equality Index to meet your internal outcomes

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