Group 2 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion by Zoe Williamson

zoejayne37 — 2025-04-08 08:15:02 UTC

Does the Realise policy align with what you have already read?

zoejayne37 — 2025-04-08 08:15:02 UTC

EDI policy

2025-04-08 10:49:11 UTC

The policy in is the Blink Hub, in policies and information, then under HR and safeguarding. Called Equality Diversity Inclusion Policy July 2024.

2025-04-08 10:49:52 UTC

Equity: Equity means fairness and providing learners with an equal chance to succeed. It’s about giving people the support they need, which might be different for each person depending on their background, culture, or brains and cognitive functions.

Diversity: Diversity means recognising that everyone is different. This can include differences in race, gender, age, culture, etc.

Inclusion: Inclusion is about making sure everyone feels respected, valued, and part of the society. It's about providing learners with equal opportunities to be included in their learning. Reasonable adjustments may need to be put in place for the learner to succeed.

IFATE EDI TIPS

gemmahitchin — 2025-04-08 10:53:17 UTC

gemmahitchin — 2025-04-08 10:53:29 UTC

Why is it important?

2025-04-08 10:53:32 UTC

Equity, diversity and inclusion is an important way of working at Realise to ensure all learners have a fair chance of completing their apprenticeships/qualification.

It's helps learners to engage and remain motivated to achieve their course, by respecting differences and ways of learning.

It prevents Realise staff from discriminating against learners to ensure we are all working lawfully and in line with policies and procedures.

gemmahitchin — 2025-04-08 10:53:41 UTC

gemmahitchin — 2025-04-08 10:53:51 UTC

gemmahitchin — 2025-04-08 10:54:00 UTC

gemmahitchin — 2025-04-08 10:54:09 UTC

gemmahitchin — 2025-04-08 10:54:40 UTC

2025-04-08 10:56:25 UTC

Many organisations do not treat EDI as a priority, which can lead to a lack of resources.
Lack of funding means resources may not be available to support everyone individually
Some people have a fear of change or an unconscious bias, which can lead to support measures being delayed or non existent
Some employers may misinterpret legislation, leading to harmful practices
EDI discussions can become political and diverse, leading to delays and hindering progress
Some organisations may prioritise one without focus on another, in turn, not creating an inclusive environment where EVERYONE feels valued
Many organisations only prioritise EDI when an issue arises, rather than putting in preventative measures.
Lack of accountability
Challenges in communication due to language barriers
Underrepresentation of certain groups in leadership positions can create a perception of unfairness and limit opportunities

2025-04-08 10:56:58 UTC

The Realise policy states "achieving equality for all, values diversity as a business and will
continuously strive to create a positive environment, representative of and responsive to
different cultures and groups where everyone has an equal chance to succeed".

This is lines with the reading from Institute for apprentices, as they are talking about creating the environment to support different faiths and different needs and how to put this into practice. The policy sets out all the differences that we must take into account and how to put this into practice.

The Policy

2025-04-08 10:58:06 UTC

Importance of EDI in the workplace

2025-04-08 11:00:47 UTC

Everyone should be treated equally and fairly, no matter of their background, age, gender, race religion, ability. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion helps ensure that no one is discriminated against. EDI can promote better teamwork and communication- when people feel respected and included, the work better together. A diverse team can bring new ideas, experiences and ways of thinking. It can also support attracting a wider range of skilled people if a workplace is inclusive and diverse. Over the past 40 years, the UK workforce has become much more diverse. In 2016, 14% of the working age population were from a Black and minority ethnic background but this is expected to rise to 21% by 2051. This shows that the number of working age people from BME is growing. The figures show that people from lower income backgrounds also affects their chances of success. 63% of young people in London said they knew about apprenticeships but only 34% in Yorkshire did. This is why it is important for employers and training providers must make an effort to attract talent from ALL backgrounds to give them the opportunities to succeed.

gemmahitchin — 2025-04-08 11:01:48 UTC

gemmahitchin — 2025-04-08 11:02:22 UTC

Learners not having a laptop

Learners unsure how to use digital skills laptops/onefile etc

gemmahitchin — 2025-04-08 11:05:52 UTC

Discussing if learners have things such as a laptop, digital skills, one file access on phone, good internet service

2025-04-08 11:05:55 UTC

I was surprised at the figures in the importance of EDI of working age people from BME backgrounds being on the rise, but i assumed the figures would be higher by 2025

2025-04-08 11:05:55 UTC

Ask learners if they have access to a laptop, good internet connection.

2025-04-08 11:06:13 UTC

making sure I do a really good detailed individualisation process at the start so I am aware of anything that will need to be taken into consideration

2025-04-08 11:06:14 UTC

I have learnt about the reasonable adjustment matrix we have on Blink and on TQUK.

Also thinking more about different religions and celebrations and how to support this

2025-04-08 11:06:30 UTC

To utilise the CognAssist reports more effectively, to support reasonable adjustments.

To review future modules to make sure they are beneficial to the learner and to change them if needed

gemmahitchin — 2025-04-08 11:07:18 UTC

Cognassist issues, benefits of it and how it can support learners more

2025-04-08 11:08:21 UTC

Using the cognassist report better to benefit the learners and their needs. Although i did have one learner yesterday who was still unsure of this and I set up a call to go through her report and the process of Cognassist to help support her.

2025-04-08 11:09:53 UTC

I have learnt about the Matrix for reasonable adjustments which I wasn't aware of- and ensuring these adjustments are put in place throughout the programme to show at EPA that these are required