Disability Confident Scheme – Council Support
Half-day - Onsite courseCouncil-Supported Employer Programme
Disability Confident Scheme
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.
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Build local employer confidence with Disability Confident
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.
Arrange the programme
The programme is delivered on-site and supported by your local council, so the fee depends on attendee numbers and the support your council provides.
Council-Supported Programme
On-Site, Instructor-Led
Disability Confident Workshop
Tailored quote
Half day · fee depends on attendee numbers and council support
- Half-day workshop for local businesses
- Optional follow-on session on retention and progression
- Follow-up Q&A, employer networks and resource packs
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.
*The course fee depends on attendee numbers and the support provided by the local council. Call 0345 450 0051 to discuss your programme.
What the programme covers
A half-day workshop for local businesses, an optional follow-on session, and ongoing support to keep momentum going – in line with the 2026 Central Government Reform Plan.
1. Half-Day Workshop
- Benefits of investing in disabled people
- Inclusive recruitment
- The Disability Confident scheme
- Workplace conversations
- Reasonable adjustments in practice
- Assistive technology and funding support
2. Follow-On Session
- 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
3. In Line with the 2026 Reform Plan
- 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
4. How It Supports Councils
- 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
5. Maintaining Momentum
- Follow-up Q&A sessions
- Local employer SME networks
- Practical implementation workshops
- Resource packs and checklists
- Additional support linked to Disability Confident progression
6. Course Details
- 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:
- 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.
Why choose our training
Expert with Lived Experience
Created and delivered by a disability employment law expert
Tailored Content
Customised examples, case studies and your own documents
On-Site Delivery
At your premises for minimal disruption
Practical Application
Hands-on exercises you can use immediately
Lasting Support
Follow-up Q&A, networks and resource packs
Training created for every kind of brain
People don’t all learn the same way – and a great course shouldn’t assume they do. Every Keys Training course has been adapted for different types of learners, including neurodivergent attendees and people with disabilities, so everyone in the room gets the same value from the day.
Whether someone has dyslexia, ADHD, autism, a hearing or visual impairment, or simply prefers to learn by doing rather than listening, our trainers adjust the pace, materials and activities to suit the people in front of them.
Every course has been assessed by accessibility experts to make sure it’s accessible and beneficial for all.
Neurodiversity-aware
Clear structure, plain language and varied activities that work for dyslexic, ADHD and autistic learners.
Accessible materials
Handouts and slides designed for readability, with formats adapted on request for individual needs.
Adjusted to the room
Small groups mean the trainer can flex pace, breaks and delivery style around each attendee.
Expert-reviewed
Every course has been assessed by specialists to make sure it’s accessible and valuable for everyone.
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.
Or call us on 0345 450 0051 to speak with a training advisor today.