Key Skills Series - Avoiding Unconscious Bias

Unconscious bias is a fascinating area of psychology with huge implications for the workplace.  Some are well-known - like “confirmation bias” or the “gambler’s fallacy” - but there are many more that result in poor decision-making, mistakes and inefficiency, and even accidental bullying and discrimination. This course, which is part of our Key Skills in Educational Settings series, will provide you with:

• An explanation of the main biases - and why they matter
• Practical ideas for overcoming them, for you and your team
• Links to the law around ‘Protected Characteristics’

Audience:

• Teachers, leaders and other school staff - at any stage of their career
• Mentors and line managers, and senior leaders
• School governors