Feasibility Research Study - Equality and Diversity Practitioners Association

The Learning and Skills Council (LSC), as part of its EQUAL programme, commissioned Focus Consultancy Limited to design and conduct a study to:

• Understand better the nature of the Equality and Diversity (E&D) field in relation to demographics, activities and needs:
• Establish the required scope, function and role of an association;
• Identify the potential benefits and any risks in establishing an association in relation to improving diversity within the UK
• Set out a competency framework that will help to ensure high standards of practice amongst E&D practitioners.

The report identifies that 80% of practitioners are in favour of such an association and just over 23% practitioners do not currently receive adequate training to carry out their role. The report gives us a positive platform to move the project forward with our partners to establish an Equality and Diversity Practitioners' Association (EDPA).

Download Feasibility Study, March 2007 (PDF, 383Kb)

We are really keen for you to let us have your thoughts on the report itself, and if you would like to be involved further in the projects developments, please contact my colleague Natasha Groocock, Project Co-ordinator (E: natasha.groocock@lsc.gov.uk or T: 02476 82 3845).

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