Sheffield Hallam University's training programme for staff plays an important role in the University’s approach to meeting its requirements under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 and OfS Condition E6: Harassment and Sexual Misconduct. 

Training Modules

Preventing and Addressing Harassment and Sexual Misconduct 

We provide a blended training offer of online learning and face-to-face workshops on Preventing and Addressing Harassment and Sexual Misconduct:

  • Online training - mandatory for all staff
  • Face-to-face workshop for staff in particular roles - HROD will contact relevant staff and their managers
  • Face-to-face workshop for managers, supplemented by the Key Information for Managers guidance.

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace - Worker Protection Act

Staff are also asked to complete the Sexual Harassment in the Workplace - Worker Protection Act online training, which is not mandatory.

Prevent and Safeguarding in Higher Education

The University aims to provide staff with a thorough understanding of the Prevent Duty Guidance (2023) and University Safeguarding Policy via our mandatory online training module, Prevent and Safeguarding in Higher Education.

How to Access the Training

  1. Log into Blackboard
  2. Go to “Organisations” in the left-hand menu
  3. Click on the site called “Preventing and Addressing Harassment and Sexual Misconduct”
  4. Once in the site, click on the relevant module.

Looking After Yourself

The Preventing and Addressing Harassment and Sexual Misconduct training covers sensitive topics and we understand that, in exceptional circumstances, staff may not feel comfortable completing the learning for personal reasons. If this is the case, you may opt out and alternative arrangements for this learning will be made in due course. 

Please make sure you and your teams are aware that support and guidance is available to staff and students via Report and Support. Staff can also access our Employee Assistance Programme. 

If you have any queries about the training, please email hrodadvisory@shu.ac.uk.

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