LGBTQ+ Training Courses
SAYiT have developed five core training programmes, aimed at all businesses and service providers who want to ensure their environment is LGBTQ+ inclusive. Our aim is to assist everyone in how to become familiar with LGBTQ+ language and terminology, be more confident in understanding how LGBTQ+ people experience the world, and how to identify further support.
Our training is interactive, and provides space to ask questions. Training can be delivered online or in person. All training materials are provided by SAYiT.
All sessions are half a day and suitable for up to 20 attendees.
LGBTQ+ Awareness Training
CPD Accredited
Learning outcomes from this course include:
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A clear understanding of the difference between sex and gender.
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How to promote inclusion, and become an ally.
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Understanding the impact of LGBTQ+ phobia and discrimination.
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A familiarity with key terms, language and LGBTQ+ identities.
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Knowledge of the laws that protect LGBTQ+ people.
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How to identify support, and signposting.
Trans Awareness Training
CPD Accredited
The learning outcomes from this course include:
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Understanding trans and non binary identities.
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Knowledge of historic trans figures, and their impact on society.
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Seeing how trans and non binary identities are embedded in societies all over the world.
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Familiarity with key terms and language used by trans and non binary people.
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Consider the impact of trans and non binary phobia and discrimination.
We would recommend SAYiT's training to any staff body looking to increase their awareness of LGBTQ+ in
their school setting.
Other Training Courses
LGBTQ+
History Training
The learning outcomes from this course include:
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Knowledge of historic LGBTQ+ figures, and their impact on British society.
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Understanding how trans identities are embedded in societies all over the world.
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How LGBTQ+ people have fought for rights, in the UK and abroad.
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The laws that currently exist to protect LGBTQ+ people, and their effectiveness.
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How the British Empire affected LGBTQ+ rights in colonised nations, and the real impact of this.
LGBTQ+
Allyship Training
The learning outcomes from this course include:
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Understanding what allyship means, what makes a good ally.
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Intervention techniques and how to assess risk.
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Ways to avoid performative allyship.
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Best practice for corporate allyship.
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Understanding how intersectionality impacts marginalised groups.
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How to stand up for others and when to stand back.
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How to combat unconscious bias.
LGBTQ+ Sexual
Health Training
The learning outcomes from this course include:
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Understanding how to control STIs for gay, bi, lesbian and trans people.
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How to use barriers, such as condoms, effectively.
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Becoming comfortable in discussing sex with young LGBTQ+ people.
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What a healthy LGBTQ+ relationship looks like.
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Identify support and signposting.
Bespoke Training
We are able to create and tailor bespoke training to your organisation or work setting.
Recent sessions we have delivered have been LGBTQ+ & Neurodiversity, Hate Crime, LGBTQ+ Policy & Legislation, LGBTQ+ Data Collection, LGBTQ+ Safeguarding and LGBTQ+ & SEND.
Please get in touch with us for more information.
Working with LGBTQ+ Young People Forum
SAYiT runs a bi-monthly free forum suitable for youth, education and health and social care workers, and anyone else in the voluntary or statutory sectors who supports LGBTQ+ young people in a professional capacity.
These online sessions are designed for professionals in Sheffield supporting LGBTQ+ young people to gain awareness of current issues affecting LGBTQ+ communities, as well as seek advice and guidance to develop best practices.
To see when the next forum is please visit our Outsavvy booking page.
Why Choose SAYiT Training?
Do you want to liberate your staff to feel more comfortable and confident in supporting LGBTQ+ customers, clients and workmates? Are you struggling to keep up to date in a rapidly changing environment?
SAYiT is the largest LGBTQ+ organisation in the South Yorkshire region and has been established since 1999. We have the unique perspective of working directly with thousands of LGBTQ+ youth, this helps us stay specialist, current and informs the content of our training sessions.
We are members of multiple national, regional and local networks, so our material is constantly being refreshed and kept up to date.
We work with statutory services as well as grass roots organisations to ensure support is available for all communities.
We are always growing, developing and expanding our training offer and content.