Learning Activities

By developing a group of Accessibility Champions, not only do you raise the knowledge within your organisation, you also have a support mechanism for those who aren’t so knowledgeable. Champion programmes can be tiered, for example Ally, Champion and SME (subject matter expert), Bronze, Silver and Gold, or all receiving the same training.

Cost: The cost of developing a network of Accessibility Champions for your organisation will be based on your specific needs. Please reach out to start the conversation.

Our accredited one day Inclusive Communication Master Class will make all the difference to how inclusive your organisation is and enable you to engage with a far wider audience. Bookable as one full day or two half days – we find many learners prefer the shorter sessions.

We will give you the knowledge to understand the value of accessibility and what makes communication accessible, the realities of putting it in to practice, the tools to support you – even with fire walls, and how to educate and influence colleagues and stakeholders to achieve continuous improvement.

Each master class can accommodate up to 12 people. Book one for your team, your business will thank you for it.

Agenda:

Introduction to inclusive communications

• Disability inclusion value drivers.
• How inclusive communication impacts your audience.
• Language and terminology.
• Imagery selection.

Assistive Technology

• Readily available tools you may not know existed.
• Assistive technology – what it is and who uses it.
• Screen reader demonstration.
• Interaction with communication channels.

Putting learning into practice (practical demonstrations)

• Creating inclusive documents.
• Document structure.
• Tools and resources.

Brand compliance

• Inclusion isn’t a compromise, it’s an asset.
• Colour pallets used accessibly.

Cost: £3,400 +VAT for a group of up to 12 people, or £340 +VAT per person for a blended learning class.

This accredited 1 hour workshop provides an understanding of what inclusive and accessible communication looks like, how easy it can be to include everyone, and the positive impact on an audience when everyone is included.

Agenda:

• The value and business benefits of disability inclusion.
• Inclusive use of language and imagery.
• Brand compliance and inclusion working together.
• Accessible communication top tips.
• Inclusive meetings and presentation styles.

Cost: £750 +VAT for a group of up to 25 people, or £75 +VAT per person for a blended learning class.
Group sizes can be increased to up to 50 people, however quoted costs only cover 25 CPD credit certificates.

Spend 2.5 hours with us in this accredited workshop to learn how people engage with your content and how to reach the widest possible audience.

Agenda:

• Disability inclusion value drivers.
• Audience impact and experience.
• Brand compliance made better.
• Copy that catches attention.
• Creativity at its best.
• Images that hit the mark.
• Colours that compliment.
• Videos people want to watch.
• Livestreams people don’t want to miss.
• Podcasts people will subscribe to.

Cost: £1,500 +VAT for a group of up to 15 people, or £125 +VAT per person for a blended learning class.

This 1 hour interactive workshop unveils the unseen and opens minds to the surprising number of invisible disabilities, the harm assumption can do and the value of creating a culture of belonging.

The majority of disabilities are invisible, and people will only share personal details about themselves if they feel psychologically safe and that there is value in doing so.

Agenda:

• The business value of disability inclusion.
• Visible and invisible disability awareness.
• The difference between invisible and hidden.
• Recognition of neurodivergence.
• Behaviours that can unveil the unseen.

Cost: £650 +VAT for a group of up to 50 people, or £50 +VAT per person for a blended learning class.

This accredited 60 or 90 minute interactive workshop shares the often-misunderstood realities of neurodiversity and the steps we can all take to create a neuro-inclusive culture.

Agenda:

• Neuro-inclusive language.
• The realities of neurodiversity.
• The business value of neuro-inclusion.
• Behaviours that support a culture of belonging.
• Lived experience guest speaker (optional).

Cost: 60 minute workshop – £750 +VAT for a group of up to 25 people, or £75 +VAT per person for a blended learning class.
90 minute workshop (with guest speaker) – £1,500 +VAT for a group of up to 25 people, or £150 +VAT per person for a blended learning class.
Group sizes can be increased to up to 50 people, however quoted costs only cover 25 CPD credit certificates.

The knowledge gained from this one day course, delivered by a NEBOSH certified inclusion specialist, can transform your health and safety procedures from tick-box to people smart. Health and safety is about people and it is essential frameworks, policies and procedures accommodate our differences.

Majority of PEEPs (personal emergency evacuation procedures) are not sufficient and there is far more to people smart health and safety than assisted escape.
With 1 in 4 people being disabled and 1 in 7 being neurodivergent, a significant number of people are often at risk when issued with generic risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
Don’t wait until there is an incident, take the necessary steps to keep everyone safe – reach out to book a course with us.

Agenda:

• What is inclusive health and safety?
• Inclusive emergency systems and processes.
• People first RAMS.
• Realities of inclusive building use.
• Scenarios – what would you do?
• Creating inclusive and accessible documents.

Cost: £3,400 +VAT for a group of up to 12 people, or £340 +VAT per person for a blended learning class.

Showcase and enhance your team’s people skills in just 1 hour – without leaving the office.

The People Smart Team Quest is an engaging and transformative experience designed to boost your team’s people skills in a fun and dynamic way.
It’s an hour packed with laughter, collaboration and discovery.

What’s the Quest All About?

The People Smart Team Quest is a carefully crafted series of challenges that emphasise communication, empathy, and creative problem-solving. Each activity is designed to reveal the unique strengths of your team members while fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of one another. The Quest is portable and hassle-free, bringing the excitement directly to your workplace.

Teams of 3-6 people can take on The Quest. From your Executive Committee to your front-line teams, people smart skills are pivotal in creating a company culture of inclusion, equity and belonging.

The Challenges

Picture this: a mix of decoding mysterious messages, learning intriguing facts, finding alternative solutions, and using existing skills to gain new ones. Each challenge is an opportunity to showcase and enhance your team’s people skills— all within an hour.

1. Decoding Messages: Teams will need to collaborate to unravel cryptic messages, using logic and teamwork to uncover hidden meanings.
2. Learning Facts: Participants will engage in activities that require them to learn and share interesting facts, encouraging knowledge exchange and mutual respect.
3. Finding Alternative Solutions: Faced with unique problems, teams will brainstorm and innovate, demonstrating the power of diverse perspectives and creative thinking.
4. Using Skills to Gain New Ones: Challenges that build on existing skills to develop new abilities, reinforcing the importance of continuous learning and adaptation.

Why It Works

1. Engagement Overload: Unlike typical team-building exercises, The People Smart Team Quest captivates participants from start to finish. The challenges are designed to be both intellectually stimulating and incredibly fun.
2. Real-World Skills: The Quest focuses on practical people skills — effective communication, active listening, and empathetic interaction — that are directly transferable to the workplace, leading to improved team dynamics and productivity.
3. Inclusive Fun: Everyone gets to participate and shine. The activities are inclusive, ensuring that all team members contribute and enjoy the experience.
4. Immediate Impact: You’ll notice an immediate boost in morale and camaraderie. Teams walk away with not just memories of a fun hour, but with actionable insights into how your business can become people smart.

The Ultimate Payoff

By the end of The People Smart Team Quest, your team will be buzzing with energy and newfound understanding. The ripple effects of enhanced communication and stronger bonds will be felt throughout your business, paving the way for a more inclusive and accessible organisation.

Ready to transform your team-building experience in just one hour? Embark on The People Smart Team Quest and watch your team rise to new heights!

Cost: Prices start at £800 +VAT and travel, with decreasing rates for up to three additional Quests on the same working day.