National Learning & Skills Council
Consultation Event
in Birmingham on Monday 10 September
to move the equality and diversity agenda forward
The LSC is leading an EQUAL-funded project to develop a professional association for people working wholly or partly towards equality and diversity across all sectors, including public, private, voluntary and education, and recently published a feasibility study.
Please click here to download the report: 
Final Report.pdf
Alongside developing an association, the project aims to:
· develop and consult on a set of nationally agreed competences and standards for equality and diversity practitioners
· identify existing equality and diversity training resources
· examine the fit between nationally agreed competences for equality and diversity and the range of E&D products and services which are currently available
Some key findings from the feasibility study (which is also available in alternative formats) include that:
1. Overall, nearly eighty percent of respondents are in favour of the development of an association
2. A significant minority (twenty-three percent) believe that they currently lack the training required to carry out their roles effectively
3. Few respondents are aware of suitable training courses, and those who are highly experienced are frustrated by the lack of advanced courses
The consultation event will explore and develop on the feasibility study findings, and allow you to have your say about professionalising the equality and diversity field. It is taking place on Monday 10th September 2007, 10am-4pm in Birmingham.
Please advise Natasha Groocock via e-mail (E: natasha.groocock@lsc.gov.uk), telephone (T: 02476823845) or post if you wish to attend the event (which will be on a first come first serve basis) as soon as possible.
Not able to attend? - still have your say! Let me have your thoughts by post, e-mail or telephone.
Special Requirements – If there any access or dietary requirements that I need to be aware of to allow you to attend the event, then please advise me prior to the event so that I can ensure your requirements are catered for in advance of the event.
Please download the event flyer: 
Flyer for Event.doc
For further details on the project please visit http://www.lsc.gov.uk/aboutus/equality-diversity/
