Disability Employment Gap Training

In-House Training in Scotland

Disability Employment Gap Training: Bridging the Gap in Scotland

This disability employment gap training helps organisations in Scotland understand why disabled people are less likely to be in work — and how to change that.

You’ll explore the root causes, workplace impact, and practical steps to close the gap. It’s not just awareness — it’s about action that drives real progress.

Understand the Gap

Learn why it exists and how it affects your workplace.

Promote Inclusion

Challenge assumptions and remove everyday barriers.

Take Real Action

Use practical steps you can apply straight away.

Led by Experience

Facilitated by trainers with lived and professional insight.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Scotland has one of the widest disability employment gaps in the UK. This training helps your team understand what drives the gap and how to address it. You’ll explore national data, common workplace barriers, and what practical inclusion looks like in action. 

We’ll look at recruitment, retention, and progression — and how unconscious bias, workplace systems, and culture all play a role. The session builds confidence to act, not just understand. 

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What Disability Employment Gap Training Covers

Training Benefits:

  • Builds understanding of a key equality issue in Scotland 
  • Strengthens inclusive recruitment and workplace culture 
  • Increases team confidence in disability inclusion 
  • Supports your DEI and workforce development goals 
  • Encourages practical, sustainable changes 
  • Improves staff engagement and organisational reputation 

Ideal For:

  • HR professionals and recruitment leads 
  • Line managers and team leaders 
  • Senior leadership teams 
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) leads 
  • Employability and supported employment providers 
  • Public, private, and third sector organisations 

Training Format and Duration

Training Format and Duration

This Disability Employment Gap Training is designed to be:

  • Interactive and scenario-based

  • Focused on Scottish data, policy, and employment systems

  • Adapted to your sector, region, and workplace context

We recommend in-person delivery across Scotland, as it allows for richer discussion, greater engagement, and stronger team connection — especially when exploring real workplace barriers and planning practical change. However, we can also deliver online where required.

Half-Day (3 hours):
Covers core issues, key stats, and actionable steps. Ideal for teams beginning their learning journey or seeking a concise overview.

Full-Day (6 hours):
Recommended. Offers time for deeper reflection, sector-specific discussion, and collaborative action planning. Great for teams ready to go beyond awareness and into strategy.

Delivery Location: Across Scotland (in-person preferred) or online
Group Size: 6–12 participants for best interaction and engagement

Ready to Take the Next Step?

This training helps your team understand the problem — and become part of the solution. 

Contact us to book your disability employment gap training session.