Inclusive Language
Half a day | Online or in person
We live in a world where language changes all the time. Between conversations about being inclusive and
worries about political correctness, many of us are concerned and challenged to know what we can say
without causing offense.
We've put together a half-day course aimed at anyone that wants to improve their awareness of how language evolves when it comes to talking to and about other people. It is well-suited to those that work with the public, but is absolutely relevant to staff working at any level in an organisation from ground level to managers and senior leadership.
This course looks at some of the words and phrases that people use and looks at how they evolved to become preferred terms. It also explores some different ways of thinking about language when considering how to refer to different groups of people, so that anyone can speak and write without worry. It aims to embed rational and constructive thinking that supports anyone in their use of language as it continues to change in the future.
We've put together a half-day course aimed at anyone that wants to improve their awareness of how language evolves when it comes to talking to and about other people. It is well-suited to those that work with the public, but is absolutely relevant to staff working at any level in an organisation from ground level to managers and senior leadership.
This course looks at some of the words and phrases that people use and looks at how they evolved to become preferred terms. It also explores some different ways of thinking about language when considering how to refer to different groups of people, so that anyone can speak and write without worry. It aims to embed rational and constructive thinking that supports anyone in their use of language as it continues to change in the future.
What's Covered
This half day interactive course offers a look at language from the perspective of different cultures and
the
protected characteristics identified in the Equality Act 2010. It covers:
- Protected Characteristics: An overview to build awareness and provide a starting point for exploring language.
- Language in use, today and yesterday: A chance to consider words and phrases, what they mean and explore how we interpret and understand things differently.
- How and why language changes: A look at how languages grow and change over time and why it seems hard to keep up, plus some tips to ease concerns.
- Cultural considerations: Considering how cultural variation is everywhere and how that affect what is 'acceptable' in the language we use
- Labels and Descriptions: A look at the type of language we use refer to ourselves and others, with emphasis on self-identification and empowering people.
- Don't panic: Thought to take away fears of 'getting it wrong', and how to manage it constructively when it does.
All course content can be adjusted for you or your organisation. The course descriptions offer an overview
of topics and do not represent an exact format or structure. If you need us to focus on a particular area or
would like is to include something we don't mention, just let us know and we'll do our best to make it work
for you!