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Compliance, Wellbeing & Inclusion

Disability Confident Scheme Support

Build local employer confidence with Disability Confident

A council-supported, half-day programme that helps local employers build confidence, improve inclusion and engage meaningfully with the Disability Confident scheme – delivered on-site by a disability employment law expert.

LengthHalf day
LevelAll levels
FormatsIn-house
Group sizeUp to 8 per group
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Overview

About the Disability Confident Scheme Support course

A council-supported training programme to help local employers build confidence, improve inclusion and increase participation in the Disability Confident scheme. It helps build local SME networks that celebrate and support businesses that employ and provide opportunities for the disabled community – moving councils beyond awareness campaigns to practical employer support.

Organisations can also arrange a Disability Accessibility Audit, or find out how we make all our training inclusive.

  • Supports Disability Confident scheme engagement and progression
  • Builds practical confidence with disability in the workplace
  • Helps councils create local support networks and employer momentum
Scheme Progression

Practical steps businesses can take before and after joining the scheme.

Practical Confidence

Confident, compliant conversations and reasonable adjustments in practice.

Local Networks

Local employer networks and peer learning that celebrate inclusive businesses.

Immediate Tools

Practical tools, resource packs and checklists employers can use straight away.

Course outline

What the day covers

7 modules · tailored to your team on in-house courses
Half-Day Workshop6 topics
  • Benefits of investing in disabled people
  • Inclusive recruitment
  • The Disability Confident scheme
  • Workplace conversations
  • Reasonable adjustments in practice
  • Assistive technology and funding support
Follow-On Session5 topics
  • Moving beyond recruitment: retention and progression
  • Encouraging work placements and internships – understanding and support
  • Line manager confidence and accountability
  • Comprehensive legal overview
  • Embedding good practice
In Line with the 2026 Reform Plan5 topics
  • What Disability Confident means in practice for local SMEs
  • What local businesses need in order to engage confidently
  • How inclusive recruitment and workplace practice support scheme commitments
  • Practical steps businesses can take before and after joining
  • Regional engagement and SME support networks
How It Supports Councils5 topics
  • Moves beyond awareness campaigns to practical employer support
  • Gives local businesses the confidence to engage meaningfully
  • Supports local employer networks and peer learning
  • Provides practical tools employers can use immediately
  • Strengthens local inclusive employment practice
Maintaining Momentum5 topics
  • Follow-up Q&A sessions
  • Local employer SME networks
  • Practical implementation workshops
  • Resource packs and checklists
  • Additional support linked to Disability Confident progression
Course Details4 topics
  • Duration: half-day course
  • Format: instructor-led, on-site
  • Fee: dependent on attendee numbers and council support
  • Suitable for businesses that want to become Disability Confident registered
By the end of the programme, organisations will be able to:7 topics
  • Understand disability and workplace barriers more clearly.
  • Develop awareness of the Equality Act 2010 and disability in the workplace.
  • Have confident and compliant conversations around disability.
  • Build awareness of assistive technology and workplace support.
  • Talk about disability appropriately and with confidence.
  • Contribute more positively to an inclusive workplace culture.
  • Use the Disability Confident logo.
Is it right for you?

Who the course is for

Who should attend

Businesses and organisations that want to become registered as Disability Confident, and organisations that want support and training to become more inclusive. *The course fee depends on attendee numbers and the support provided by the local council. Call 0345 450 0051 to discuss your programme.

Every course includes

More than just a training day

Dedicated account managerOne named contact who knows your organisation and your history with us.
Pre-course evaluationFree skills check forms so every delegate lands on the right level.
Course tailoringWe plan and customise closed courses around your roles, systems and files.
CertificatesA Keys Training certificate for every attendee, for training records and ESR.
Management feedbackPost-course feedback reviews so you can see what landed.
Free aftercareTelephone and email support for every delegate after the course.
Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What is this programme?

A council-supported training programme that helps local employers build confidence, improve inclusion and increase participation in the Disability Confident scheme, while building local SME networks that support businesses employing disabled people.

Who is it for?

Businesses and organisations that want to become registered as Disability Confident, and organisations that want support and training to become more inclusive.

How long is the course and how is it delivered?

It is a half-day, instructor-led course delivered on-site, with an optional follow-on session covering retention and progression, line manager confidence, a comprehensive legal overview and embedding good practice.

How much does it cost?

The fee depends on attendee numbers and the support provided by the local council. Call 0345 450 0051 or contact us to discuss your programme.

What support is available after the course?

The programme can be complemented by follow-up Q&A sessions, local employer SME networks, practical implementation workshops, resource packs and checklists, and additional support linked to Disability Confident progression.

Who delivers the training?

The course is created and delivered by a disability employment law expert with lived experience, combining legal expertise with real-world understanding. It is highly practical and workplace-focused rather than theoretical.

Ready to build Disability Confident employers in your area?

Speak with one of our team to arrange a council-supported Disability Confident programme for local businesses.

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