EDI Train the Trainer Course

Who is This Training For?

This Train the Trainer course is ideal for:

• Teachers, EDI leaders, and senior leaders in UK-based state and independent primary and secondary schools
• Those passionate about Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and committed to embedding EDI best practices in education
• Staff looking to deliver internal EDI training, reducing long-term training costs

Aims of the Train the Trainer Course

• Develop the knowledge and skills to deliver EDI training to your staff
• Explore facilitation strategies and skills to reduce conflict and gain ‘buy-in’ from staff when delivering training
• Be able to support staff to generate a whole school EDI action plan

During the training, you will also cover the following aims, before delivering on the same aims with your staff:

• Gain an understanding of the key concepts of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
• Explore the benefits of embedding EDI in a school setting
• Develop an understanding of the equality legislation and how it applies in a school setting
• Explore the nine protected characteristics and how to promote inclusion around them
• Understand what constitutes unlawful discrimination
• Develop strategies for proactively preventing and tackling inappropriate language and behaviour within your school
• Examine how unconscious bias can manifest in a school setting and how to reduce it
• Explore strategies and practical ideas for embedding EDI best practice across the school to proactively create an environment where staff and pupils value and respect differences and feel safe, valued and engaged.

Why Choose This Train the Trainer Course?

• Cost-Effective: Reduce ongoing training expenses by empowering internal staff to deliver EDI training
•  Flexible Delivery: Conduct training at times that best suit your school’s needs
• Increased Staff Engagement: Internal trainers can foster greater buy-in and accountability

What Will Delegates Gain from This Training?

• A comprehensive understanding of the legal and moral responsibilities of creating a safe, welcoming and respectful school environment.
• Real-life case studies and discussions on eliminating bias, discrimination, and barriers in school policies, curriculum and interactions.
• Tools and strategies to embed EDI best practices into lesson planning and classroom interactions.
• The knowledge, tools and resources to tackle prejudice and discrimination in a positive manner, whilst empowering pupils to do the same.
• The confidence to equip pupils to understand and respect differences, preparing them for life in modern Britain as engaged and respectful citizens.
• Confidence to facilitate EDI training, empowering staff to drive inclusivity.
• Pre-designed training resources, including lesson plans, facilitation notes, and training packs for staff development (to be used in one school only)
• Opportunity to work with professionals from other schools and share best practices

Training Package Options

Standard Training Package £350 

• Pre-course reading (Train the Trainer pack
• E-copy of delegate training pack, including:
• Language guide
• Guide to microaggressions in education
• Best practice audits
• Links to further EDI resources
• Post-training resources:
• Delivery slides
• Facilitation Pack
• Three x 90-minute training session plans for flexible delivery
• Starter pack of 10 A3 Equality Code posters (additional posters available for purchase)
• Short PowerPoint presentation introducing staff and pupils to the Equality Code

Enhanced Training Package £450

• Includes everything in the standard package, plus:  
  
• Two 45-minute 1-to-1 support calls for additional coaching and guidance

In-house Training Package £800

• Includes everything in the standard package
• Up to five members of staff from the same school
• Face to face and online options available

Our Train the Trainer courses are interactive, discussion-based, and hands-on, ensuring you leave with a wealth of knowledge, practical strategies, and the confidence to deliver impactful EDI training to your staff.