NIACE has been leading on the Commission for Disabled Staff in Lifelong Learning. This conference will launch the interim report and subsequent consultation period of the Commission and will give participants the opportunity to be the first to hear the interim findings and recommendations.

The Equality Challenge Unit supports the Higher Education sector in its mission to realise the potential of all staff and students whatever their race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age, to the benefit of those individuals, higher education institutions and society. It will report on important developments for staff working in the Higher Education sector. Lifelong Learning UK will report on recent developments that will affect the whole workforce, but most particularly on the workforce strategy, the new Occupational Standards for teachers, the management of staff data particularly that which refers to diversity and disability.

Dealing with sickness and long-term absence is an issue that requires great sensitivity and understanding on behalf of both line managers and HR staff. The Association of Colleges will report on the issues for Human Resource Mangers and what has been identified as real operational concerns in supporting disabled staff.

Ensuring effective management and leadership is one of the cornerstones of developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. The Centre for Excellence in Leadership will discuss strategies for both promoting good practice in employing and supporting disabled staff, but also initiatives to encourage disabled staff into leadership roles.

The conference is aimed at senior managers, Human Resources staff, CPD managers and teachers and other staff working in HE, FE, ACL, VCS, sixth form colleges, work-based learning and museums and libraries. It will give participants an opportunity to engage with the most recent policy and research developments that affect provision from strategic to operational levels from senior managers through to learners and every member of staff working in the organisation.

Registration required:

Yes

Free:

No