Building a More Inclusive and Representative Local Sector (Sport & Physical Activity) - employers coffee and discussion session
Diversity and a range of lived experiences enable our organisations to better meet the needs of the whole community. Join us for an informal discussion to discover the local support available to employers, including practical toolkits, expert advice, and networks on Inclusion, Disability, Neurodiversity, and more.
- Location
- SportPark, 3 Oakwood Drive, Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3QF
- Contact
- Ali Clements / a.clements@active-together.org
- When
- Tue, 11th Feb 2025 (09:30 - 11:15)
- Organised By
- Active Together
- Tags
- Business of Sport, Charnwood, Event, Workforce
Building a More Inclusive and Representative Local Sector (Sport & Physical Activity) - employers coffee and discussion session
Join other local sector employers to hear direct about some local support available to employers.
We're pleased to be welcoming external expert speakers to share links to the support available.
What's more we've scheduled time to discuss these with the experts and each other in the agenda detailed below.
What will you gain from attending the session?
*New or enhanced local connections
*Direct introductions with experts and resources available to you.
*Time to explore these topics further with other local employers
*A chance to ask questions and share good practice.
Agenda:
9.15 am Arrival, coffee and networking
9.30 am Welcome and Speed Networking
9.40 am Welcome and brief headlines around the changing landscape, local workforce trends and opportunities. Ali Clements – Strategic Lead, Active Together
9.45 am How to become a Disability Confident Employer and what value this could bring.
The added value of enhancing the 'lived experiences' with our workforce.
- Introduction to the scheme and the wider networks which it brings.
- Business Disability Forum – what it is and the value.
- Wider Job Centre Support – e.g. Promoting Jobs
Andrew Macardle - Disability Employment Adviser Coach, Loughborough Job Centre
10 am Neurodiversity in the workplace.
- Recognising the prevalence of neuro-diversity and the support available to create more inclusive workplaces.
- Top tips and local networks to support neuro-diverse and neuro-typical employees.
Run by Tania Gerard Digital local business owner, podcaster, and Marketing professional.
10.15 am Wider signposting to other support available including a new Inclusive Employers Toolkit, Skills Bootcamps plus more.
10.25 – 10.45 am Coffee and round table discussions
10.45 – 11.15 mins Round Table Discussions:
•Charnwood employers reflections and updates - Generation Charnwood – hosted by Claire Smith – Generation Charnwood Programme Manager, Youth Sport Trust & Active Together
•Mutual value and opportunities in supporting the work readiness and lived experiences in our workforce & accessing the Skills Bootcamp opportunities. Rich Kerr – Local Skills Hub Manager, CIMSPA
Book your place now.
