Graduate Schemes
Half-day - Onsite courseInstructor-Led Disability Awareness Training
Disability Awareness for Graduate Schemes
A practical half-day course that gives graduates and early-career professionals the knowledge and confidence to understand disability, communicate appropriately and help build an inclusive workplace culture from day one.
20+ yearsTraining & consultancy
Half dayGraduates & new starters
UK-wideOn-site or via Teams
Some of our clients
Build inclusive habits from the start of a career
Starting a graduate scheme often means learning quickly, working with different people and building confidence in a professional environment. This practical course helps graduates understand disability in the workplace, challenge common misconceptions, communicate more appropriately and contribute to a more inclusive culture – covering not just legal responsibilities, but everyday good practice including workplace barriers, reasonable adjustments, assistive technology and inclusive communication.
Engaging, accessible and relevant to early-career professionals, it focuses on real workplace application rather than theory. See also our Disability Confident Scheme programme and Disability Accessibility Audit.
- Tailored to your sector with relevant examples
- Practical workplace scenarios throughout
- Delivered on-site or remotely via Microsoft Teams
Equality Act Awareness
Disability as a protected characteristic and fair, inclusive behaviour.
Inclusive Practice
How barriers arise in environments, systems, communication and attitudes.
Confident Communication
Respectful language, common mistakes to avoid and inclusive teams.
Real Scenarios
Practical examples that apply learning to everyday workplace situations.
Two ways to book your course
Book a half-day course for up to 6 attendees at your premises or via Microsoft Teams, or talk to us about a quote for a larger group.
Option 1
On-Site or Live Online
Half-Day Group Course
£545 + VAT
Total group price
Half day · up to 6 attendees
- At your organisation or remotely via Microsoft Teams
- Tailored to your sector with relevant examples
- Practical workplace scenarios
Option 2
Larger Groups
Graduate Cohort Course
Tailored quote
More than 6 attendees or several cohorts
- Run as one course or several sessions
- At your organisation or via Microsoft Teams
- Ideal for induction and early development programmes
Who is it for
Graduates on formal graduate schemes, early-career professionals, apprentices and trainees, interns and placement students, and new starters as part of induction or early development programmes.
*The half-day course fee of £545 + VAT covers up to 6 attendees. Please enquire about courses for more than 6 attendees – call 0345 450 0051.
Course Outline
A practical half-day course covering six key topics, tailored to your sector using relevant examples and reporting processes.
1. Equality Act Awareness
- An accessible introduction to the Equality Act 2010
- Disability as a protected characteristic
- The importance of fair and inclusive workplace behaviour
2. Disability Barriers and Inclusive Practice
- How barriers arise in workplace environments and systems
- Barriers in communication styles and attitudes
- How inclusive practice helps reduce barriers
3. Confident and Compliant Communication
- Talking about disability appropriately and confidently
- Respectful language and common mistakes to avoid
- Contributing to a more inclusive team culture
4. Workplace Scenarios
- Working through practical scenarios and examples
- Applying learning in realistic workplace situations
5. Reasonable Adjustments
- What reasonable adjustments are and why they matter
- How they support disabled employees to work effectively
- Practical examples of adjustments and workplace support
- Assistive technology
6. Neurodiversity and Mental Health
- Awareness of neurodiversity and mental health in the workplace
- Common misconceptions
- Supportive and respectful communication
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Understand disability and workplace barriers more clearly.
- Show awareness of the Equality Act 2010 and disability in the workplace.
- Have confident and compliant conversations around disability.
- Understand assistive technology and workplace support.
- Talk about disability appropriately and with confidence.
- Contribute more positively to an inclusive workplace culture.
Why choose our training
Expert with Lived Experience
Created and delivered by a disability employment law expert
Tailored Content
Examples and case studies relevant to your sector
On-Site or Online
At your premises or via Microsoft Teams
Practical Application
Hands-on scenarios you can use immediately
Early-Career Focus
Engaging and relevant for graduates and new starters
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
Who is this course for?
Graduates on formal graduate schemes, early-career professionals, apprentices and trainees, interns and placement students, and new starters as part of induction or early development programmes.
How long is the course and how is it delivered?
It is a half-day course, delivered on-site at your organisation or remotely using Microsoft Teams.
Can it be tailored to our organisation?
Yes. The course is tailored to your sector, using relevant examples and reporting processes.
What topics are covered?
Equality Act awareness, disability barriers and inclusive practice, confident and compliant communication, workplace scenarios, reasonable adjustments, and neurodiversity and mental health.
How much does it cost?
The course costs £545 + VAT for up to 6 attendees. For more than 6 attendees, call 0345 450 0051 or contact us for a quote.
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 an inclusive graduate cohort?
Speak with one of our team to arrange Disability Awareness training for your graduates, apprentices or new starters – on-site or via Microsoft Teams.
Or call us on 0345 450 0051 to speak with a training advisor today.