Disability Awareness for Team Leaders
Half-day - Onsite courseHalf-Day Course for Line Managers
Disability Awareness
for Team Leaders
for Team Leaders
A practical half-day course that gives team leaders and line managers the confidence to support employees with disabilities – and meet their responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010.
20+ yearsTraining experience
½ or 1 dayTeam leaders & line managers
UK-wideOn-site or live online
Some of our clients
Support every team member with confidence
This practical course helps line managers understand how to support employees with disabilities while meeting legal responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010. Designed around real workplace situations, it focuses on managing conversations, supporting employee wellbeing and implementing reasonable adjustments effectively – so your managers can handle sensitive discussions and respond appropriately to disability disclosure.
Looking for something related? Browse all our management & leadership training courses, or run this course as a live remote class via Microsoft Teams.
- Free training needs analysis before your course
- Tailored with your real workplace scenarios
- Free post-course telephone & email support
Understanding Disability
Visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity and mental health in practice.
Confident Conversations
Respond to disclosure and lead adjustment, absence and support conversations well.
Reasonable Adjustments
What they are, how to discuss them and practical examples that work.
Compliance & Risk
Why line manager actions matter under the Equality Act 2010 – and when to involve HR.
Three ways to book your course
From a focused half-day at your premises to a fully customised day with professional actors – choose the option that fits your team, your budget and your diary.
Option 1
In-House or Live Online
Half-Day Group Course
£545 + VAT
Total group price
Half day · up to 6 people
+ £45 + VAT per additional attendee
+ £45 + VAT per additional attendee
- Focused on the essentials
- At your premises or via Microsoft Teams
- Reference materials & certificates
Option 2
In-House or Live Online
Full-Day Group Course
£795 + VAT
Total group price
One day · up to 6 people
+ £45 + VAT per additional attendee
+ £45 + VAT per additional attendee
- Extended session with more practice time
- At your premises or via Microsoft Teams
- Reference materials & certificates
Option 3
Customised at Your Premises
With Professional Actors
Tailored quote
Full day · any group size
- Scenarios written around your organisation
- Real practice with trained actors
- Trainer plus actor(s) at your premises
Training a larger group?
Our half-day and full-day in-house prices are based on groups of up to 6 people, and the actor-led option can be run for any group size. If you have a larger team, or several teams to train, please speak with one of our team to discuss this further. We will help you work out the best way to run it and put together a tailored quote.
Speak to our team
or call 0345 450 0051
Who should attend
Team leaders, supervisors and line managers responsible for supporting team members day to day. No prior knowledge of disability or employment law is needed – the course is tailored to your sector, using relevant examples and reporting processes.
*In-house half-day and full-day prices are per course for up to 6 attendees, plus £45 + VAT for each additional attendee. The actor-led option is quoted individually and is not limited by group size.
Course Outline
By the end of the session your team leaders will handle disability conversations confidently, fairly and in line with the Equality Act 2010.
1. Understanding Disability
- Visible and non-visible disabilities
- Neurodiversity and mental health in practice
- Common myths and misconceptions
- Disability barriers in the workplace
2. The Line Manager’s Role
- Why line manager actions matter in practice
- Responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010
- When to seek support from HR or Occupational Health
3. Disability Disclosure
- Responding to disability disclosure
- Do’s and don’ts
- Confident and compliant phrasing
4. Confident Conversations
- How to ask about support needs appropriately
- Leading conversations around adjustment needs
- Managing conversations around absence, performance and support
- A disability conversation framework
5. Reasonable Adjustments
- What are reasonable adjustments?
- Conversations about reasonable adjustments
- Examples of reasonable adjustments in practice
More than just a training day
Tailored Content
Built around your team’s real workplace scenarios
Expert Trainers
Instructor-led, at the pace of your attendees
Reference Materials
Handouts and supporting materials for every attendee
Certificates
Course completion certificate for each attendee
Free Aftercare
Post-course telephone & email support
From the training room
A few of the teams we’ve worked with recently – in-house at their premises, at our venues and on public courses.
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?
Team leaders, supervisors and line managers who support staff day to day and need the confidence to handle disability-related conversations well.
Do attendees need prior knowledge?
No. The course assumes no prior knowledge of disability or employment law, and is delivered practically and sensitively.
Can the course be delivered remotely?
Yes – the half-day runs onsite at your premises or as a live remote class via Microsoft Teams.
Is the course tailored to our organisation?
Yes – it is tailored to your sector, using relevant examples and your own reporting processes.
What will attendees be able to do afterwards?
Respond appropriately to disability disclosure, lead confident conversations about support and adjustments, implement reasonable adjustments and know when to involve HR or Occupational Health.
Do you run related courses?
Yes – see our Disability Awareness and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion courses, or call 0345 450 0051 to discuss a programme.
Ready to get your team working together?
Speak with a training advisor to arrange a tailored disability awareness for team leaders course for your team – at your premises, live online or with professional actors.
Or call us on 0345 450 0051 to speak with a training advisor today.