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Learning outcomes:
› To consider what “cultural competence” means to us (with a focus on race).
› To encourage the process of individual, interpersonal and organisational reflection which surfaces and explores problematic assumptions, routines and outcomes for Black, Asian and minority ethnic staff and service users.
› To support you in moving from “eggshells to allyship”; namely in creating (safe) courageous, inclusive, culturally competent workplaces where issues related to diversity can be openly discussed and addressed.
Outline agenda:
Introductory reflections
Sharing our understanding of “cultural competence”
The social care workforce – current picture
Case study - surfacing and reflecting on cultural (in)competence and bias (with colleagues and with the children, families, and adults we work with)
Support, resources and next steps
Finish