Future Shed Learning: Representation Matters

A Future Shed learning session led by Aisha Thomas from Representation Matters.

Who is this learning session for:

• Future Shed volunteers and participants in our networks and projects
• Future Shed network coordinators and project leads
• Green & Health Frome staff team and partnership leads

We're inviting you to a pivotal EDI training session focused on exploring Core Beliefs and Values, understanding Unconscious Bias, and deepening our grasp of Race and Racism. This training is designed not just to inform but to transform, offering a space to hold up a mirror to our own beliefs and biases.

• Core Beliefs and Values: Unpack the foundations that drive our decisions and behaviours, and align our actions with our core principles.
• Unconscious Bias: Discover and confront the subconscious stereotypes that influence our interactions, learning practical strategies to mitigate their impact.
• Understanding Race and Racism: Examine the language and structures of racism to better understand its influence in our professional lives and beyond.

This session aims to foster a candid and respectful dialogue, encouraging each participant to reflect openly, challenge personal and systemic barriers, and embrace growth. Join us in this journey to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace.

Come to Frome Town Hall from 9.45am for a prompt 10am start. The session will last for 1.5 hours, with an additional half hour for questions and follow-up.

Aisha Thomas - Director, Representation Matters Ltd.

Aisha Thomas is the founder and Director of Representation Matters Ltd., a consultancy dedicated to fostering intercultural understanding, multiculturalism, and anti-racist practice. With her ongoing doctoral research in race, trauma, and education, Aisha expertly combines academic rigour with lived experience to offer dynamic training solutions across the education, public, and corporate sectors.

As the author of "How to Become an Anti-Racist Educator," Aisha is recognised for her contributions to educational reform and her engaging keynote presentations on identity and systemic injustices. Her work focuses on creating inclusive environments that encourage understanding and facilitate actionable change.

Aisha collaborates extensively with educational institutions, NHS trusts, police services, and corporate entities, enhancing their capabilities to address and integrate effective diversity and inclusion practices.

Aisha's approach is both reflective and forward-thinking, ensuring that every engagement delivers impact and empowers participants to contribute to a more equitable society.

Future Shed is part of Green & Healthy Frome, a partnership programme of Edventure Frome, Frome Medical Practice and Frome Town Council taking action on health and climate funded by the National Lottery’s Climate Action Fund.

Future Shed is part of Edventure Frome.

Future Shed is about ideas and connections, collectives and enterprise - we are cooking up ideas and ventures to make real change around climate and wellbeing. This is a space to meet up, connect and build relationships to effect change.

If you'd like more information about what the Future Shed offers, contact Sue Palmer, Future Shed Lead: sue@edventurefrome.org / 07434 898059.