Diversity Impact Assessment Reviewer Training

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Programme Overview & Summary

A Diversity Impact Assessment (DIA) is like a risk assessment for Diversity. We use this 7 step process to demonstrate that we are meeting our Public Sector Equality Duty.

It is a legal requirement for NR to undertake a DIA when something we’re working on, a business change or an event could potentially impact people.

DIA Reviewers are colleagues who review and critique completed DIAs and formally sign them off, using the DIA digital tool.

The workshop aims to equip delegates with the knowledge and skill to assess DIAs that has been submitted by DIA Authors.

Style and Approach

An interactive and participative workshop using a mixture of group work, facilitator input and discussions

Audience

This course is for people who have completed Diversity Impact Assement (DIA) Author E-learning and would like to become a DIA Reviewer.

Programme Structure

One day

Preparing for the workshop

Delegates will need to have completed Diversity Impact Assessment Author E-learning.

Group Size

16 Participants

Programme Topics

Classroom modules

DIA Introduction Overview
DIA Journey Milestones
Role of a reviewer
Types of DIA
Introduction to 7 Steps of a DIA
Common questions
WWHO Feedback and Practice.

Outcomes

Having attended this workshop, you will be able to:

To understand the importance of the role of a DIA Reviewer and their contribution to helping fulfil Network Rail’s obligations
To explore the 7 Steps of a DIA
To give DIA Reviewers, the knowledge and confidence to critique Diversity Impact Assessments
To practice how to give effective feedback to DIA Authors
To give DIA Reviewers, the knowledge and confidence to critique and provide feedback for Diversity Impact Assessments
To help Reviewers understand the importance of their contribution

How to apply

If you would like to attend this course or have any queries about your projects following the course, or wish to submit your project for accreditation, please goto our how to book webpage.