Events Calendar

Preventing Sexual Harassment for Local Council Staff (Part 1:Core Training)

This session provides staff teams with a clear and practical understanding of sexual harassment, its impact, and the behaviours that contribute to unsafe or hostile working environments. Using real data, case law and everyday scenarios, the course explores what constitutes sexual harassment under the Equality Act, how it differs from bullying, and how wider EDI principles support respectful conduct.

The training outlines why incidents often go unreported, the obligations placed on organisations under current legislation (including the duty to take reasonable steps to prevent harassment), and the responsibilities employees hold in their own conduct. It also covers options for challenging or reporting concerns, the risks associated with third-party harassment, and the consequences for those who engage in inappropriate behaviour.

Preventing Sexual Harassment for Managers, Chairs and Vice Chairs (Part 2: Specialist Training)

This bespoke training course, designed and delivered in collaboration with WorkNest, deals with aspects of Harassment in the workplace, particularly in light of the changing legislative requirements being placed on employers, including local councils.

This course is recommended for Managers as well as Councillors elected to the Staffing / Personnel Committees of their Parish or Town Councils and can be used to demonstrate an engagement with the requirements of the legislation:

Course overview

For Councillors:

•                     The wider equality, diversity and inclusion landscape

•                     The different types of harassment and protection from discrimination under UK law

•                     The difference between bullying, harassment and banter

•                     Examples of what amounts to sexual harassment

•                     Roles and responsibilities in promoting a safe work environment

•                     Raising concerns when witnessing or experiencing harassment