GIRES has trained over 200 organisations, from the public and private sector including companies in the financial and consultancy, engineering, arts and entertainment, sports, sectors, and national institutions, health, social care, local and national government departments and educational establishments.
Training Courses
GIRES provides both in person and on-line training which is tailored to meet the needs of each company or organisation, including the content, delivery method, and length of training. Examples of the range of training courses we offer are:
- An introduction to trans and gender diversity – 1 to 2.5hrs
- Educational school talks 1 to 2hrs
- Inset days training for school staff 2 to 4hrs
- Senior management teams and HR teams – 2 to 4hrs
- Training for all levels of staff – ½ day to full day
e-Learning
GIRES e-Learning is CPD certified to provide you with confidence that the content is of the highest standard. Individuals can complete the training or companies can apply for direct access for employees. GIRES provides access to e-Learning programmes to assist organisations, friends and families to better understand how to support trans and gender diverse people. Please go to our e-Learning page for more information and to access the five courses: GIRES E-Learning
Training Facilitators
GIRES has experienced training facilitators who deliver our training, including six trans or gender diverse people. This enables us to provide the you with a team of people with suitable skills and experience for each the training session. Our delivery team will always be led by trans or gender diverse facilitators.
Support for Individuals
As part of our training packages we also provide one to one support for staff in the work place who are transitioning or in need of support with any HR issues.
Policy Development
We contribute to policy development regarding equality and human rights for trans and gender diverse individuals, at all levels including government departments, health, education and both the private and public sector. Please contact us for more information.
Equality Policy
GIRES commitment to and policy on equality is applied to all our working practises and services
GIRES Equality, Equitable and Inclusion Policy
Contact details:
Please contact Camilla Thrush, Training and Policy Manager, us to discuss your specific training or consultancy needs: camilla.thrush@gires.org.uk