SESF 2022 - D&A Development Programme

Our tailored, expert-led programme equips you with understanding of how to uphold diversity and inclusion, while making your organisation a more positive and welcoming space for everyone. Sign up for as many sessions as you can attend.

The importance and benefit of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

1.5 hour webinar

Exploring the importance of embedding EDI into your organisation from the ground up.

Monday 19th September, 1pm – 2.30pm (rescheduled to Monday 26th September)

Friday 14th October, 12pm – 1.30pm


Disability inclusion in your social enterprise: an introduction

Half-day workshop

Improve your team’s knowledge and understanding of disablement, differences and creating an inclusive culture.

Wednesday 21st September, 2pm – 5pm

Monday 17th October, 2pm – 5pm


Neurodiversity in your social enteprise: an introduction

1.5 hour webinar

Enhance your understanding of neurodiversity and why celebrating diversity will transform your organisation for the better.

Tuesday 27th September, 1pm – 2.30pm

Thursday 20th October, 12pm – 1.30pm


Inclusive Communications

Half-day workshop

Ensure your communications are accessible and inclusive, signposting to everyone from staff, to customers, to service users, that they’re welcome in your organisation.

Friday 30th September, 10am – 1pm

Friday 21st October, 10am – 1pm


Access to Work: A Guide

1.5 hour webinar

We’ll equip you with greater knowledge and understanding of the Access to Work grant, giving you the guidance you need to apply yourself or support someone else through the process.

Monday 3rd October, 12pm – 1.30pm

Monday 24th October, 12pm – 1.30pm


Reasonable Adjustments

Half-day workshop

Defining your legal responsibility to provide reasonable adjustments for disabled people, exploring how you can not just make reasonable adjustments but also go beyond the legal requirement to create supportive and celebratory environments.

Friday 21st October, 2pm – 5pm

Wednesday 26th October, 2pm – 5pm


Building D&I Strategy and Action Plan

Half-day workshop

This session will develop your understanding and discuss the importance of building a D&I strategy and action plan into your workplace.

Thursday 27th October, 10am – 1pm

Monday 14th November, 9am – 12pm


Inclusive Recruitment

Half-day workshop

How to create an inclusive recruitment strategy that welcomes individuals to your organisation, facilitating belonging, psychological safety and an anticipatory welcome for everyone.

Thursday 13th October, 9.30am – 12.30pm

Monday 31st October, 10am – 1pm