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Equalities : August 2016. During this presentation the following will be highlighted:-. Equalities legislation Aberdeenshire’s Equality Outcomes How equalities are being mainstreamed throughout the council Elected Members involvement The 5 key messages for all employees
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During this presentation the following will be highlighted:- • Equalities legislation • Aberdeenshire’s Equality Outcomes • How equalities are being mainstreamed throughout the council • Elected Members involvement • The 5 key messages for all employees • ALDO equalities training courses
Equalities:- Public Sector Equality Duty • Eliminate discrimination • Advance equality of opportunity • Foster good relations
Public Sector Equality Duty • Employment • Policy making • Service provision • Procurement • Decision making • Proactively consider equalities in relation to: • Giving Due Regard – evidencing our equalities considerations • Consequences of not giving due regard
Aberdeenshire’s Equalities Mainstreaming Report and Equality Outcomes • Report published in April 2013. • Progress Reports published in April 2015. • Fresh report and outcomes by April 2017. • Six monthly updates to Elected Members:- • Policy and Resources Committee • EL&L Committee
Aberdeenshire Equality Outcomes • Aberdeenshire Council staff and Councillors have an increased understanding about the challenges facing people from different groups and will respond to their requirements • Members of the public are able to access our services with ease and confidence • Aberdeenshire Council is an inclusive workplace where employees are respected and have an equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. • Communities and businesses understand, welcome and respect diversity • Everyone enjoys equal access to education, training and employment • Access to life opportunities is enhanced by reducing barriers.
Role of Service Network Group is to: • Ensure the council comply with equality legislation; • Support the Corporate Equalities Group in delivering and promoting the consistent expectation message around Equalities and the Equality Outcomes; • Provide the Corporate Equalities Group with updates via the lead person; and • Roll out information from Corporate Equalities Group • Liaise with Service Champions. • ECS Network contact is Kat Burke.
Role of Service Champions • To be an ambassador for equalities; • To champion equalities at meetings; and • To attend equalities related internal events.
Equalities Uncovered - 5 Key Points for Every Employee • Respecting Diversity • Ask your Service Champion • Consider equalities before you carry on: EIAs • Challenge Discrimination and Harassment • Interpretation and Translation Service
Prejudice and Discrimination Report Form • If a Prejudice and Discrimination incident takes place in the presence of an employee of Aberdeenshire Council, (particularly those who have frequent contact with members of the public) they should report a Prejudice and Discrimination incident when one occurs. • Completed Prejudice and Discrimination Reports must be sent to the Equalities Team and you must inform your manager or if the incident occurs at a school, the Headteacher. • Support is available from your line manager or through askHR• If the issue relates to a child/pupil, please also refer to the Education & Children’s Services anti-bullying policy.
Arcadia Service Champions Equalities Team Legal and Governance ALDO Training – All staff to complete 2 online courses Respecting Diversity Equality – What does it mean for me? Support Available to Employees
Equalities Updates In Schools:- following school policies and guidelines • Interpretation and Translation Services. • Positive relationships policy. • Anti-bullying policy. • Prejudice and Discrimination Reporting Form Council wide:- • ALDO equalities courses to be completed by all employees by 30 September 2016 • Respecting Diversity • Equalities - what does it mean for me? • Respecting Diversity Day • Diversity Calendar Articles:- • Holocaust Day • LGBT History Month • IDAHO 2015 • Gypsy Traveller History Month • Stonewall ‘No Bystanders’ Campaign. • LGBT Network/Straight Allies Programme.