Anti-Racism Awareness Training

Practical Anti-Racism training exploring bias, equality, and inclusive practice to support safe, respectful workplaces.

This Anti-Racism Awareness Training course provides learners with a clear, practical understanding of racism, inequality, and discrimination, and how these impact individuals, services, and communities across Wales. The training supports participants to move beyond awareness into meaningful, reflective practice that promotes fairness, dignity, and inclusion.

Using real-life scenarios, reflective discussion, and practical examples, the course explores individual, institutional, and structural racism, unconscious bias, and the role professionals play in challenging discrimination. The session is grounded in equality legislation and human rights principles, supporting learners to apply anti-racist practice confidently within health, social care, education, and community settings.

Bespoke delivery and sector-specific adaptations can be provided on request.

What the Training Will Cover

1. Introduction to Anti-Racism

• What racism is and how it shows up in everyday life
• The difference between being “not racist” and being anti-racist
• Why anti-racist practice matters in professional roles

2. Understanding Racism & Discrimination

• Direct, indirect, and institutional racism
• Structural and systemic inequality
• Microaggressions and their impact

3. Bias, Assumptions & Attitudes

• Unconscious bias and how it develops
• Challenging stereotypes and assumptions
• Reflecting on personal and professional attitudes

4. Racism in Health, Social Care & Community Settings

• How racism affects access, outcomes, and experiences
• Barriers faced by individuals and communities
• The importance of culturally competent care and support

5. Language, Power & Communication

• The impact of language and terminology
• Respectful, inclusive communication
• Challenging inappropriate language or behaviour safely

6. Equality, Human Rights & Welsh Legislation

• Equality Act 2010
• Human rights principles
• Responsibilities of organisations and individuals in Wales

7. Allyship & Challenging Racism

• Speaking up safely and professionally
• Supporting colleagues and service users
• Being an active ally in the workplace

8. Case Studies & Real-Life Scenarios

• Responding to racism in practice
• Reflecting on responsibility and accountability
• Applying learning to real situations

9. Creating Inclusive & Anti-Racist Practice

• Embedding equality into everyday work
• Supporting inclusive environments and cultures
• Moving from awareness to action

Who Should Attend

• Health and social care staff
• Support workers and carers
• Community and voluntary sector staff
• Managers and team leaders
• Anyone working with diverse individuals or communities

Outcome

Participants will leave the training with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to recognise, challenge, and address racism in professional settings. Learners will be able to reflect on bias, apply equality and human rights legislation, use inclusive language, challenge discrimination appropriately, and contribute to safe, respectful, and inclusive environments.