Training for individuals & communities
We work with individuals, community groups and third-sector or voluntary organisations across the UK to empower people to understand and access their human rights.
We can work with you to run workshops for members and/or staff, to put together a knowledge and confidence building programme tailored to your needs, or to create bespoke guides and resources.
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We also offer bespoke human rights support for people and loved ones accessing Special Educational Needs and Disability services; community groups and advocates; public officials; and policy professionals involved in SENDIASS. This offer has been designed by Human Rights Officer Phoebe, a former advisor and tribunals officer at several SENDIASS services across the country.
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Up to 2 hours/2-3 hours
Interactive capacity building sessions
Build confidence and knowledge in human rights
Ideal for: Anyone new to our training looking to improve their understanding of our Human Rights Act and how to apply it in practice.
Cost: From £435 - £1,160 dependent on workshop type and on organisation type and annual turnover. Additional fees may apply for participant numbers above our standard maximum, face-to-face training and certificates. Find out more about our prices here.
Suggested content: Introduction or refresher to human rights law; activities applying the learning to practice-based scenarios; Q&A.
2 x 2-3 hour sessions
Two-part workshops
Two-part introductory human rights capacity building that is tailored to your specific needs as an individual or a small voluntary sector organisation. Our two-part model offers more time and space for reflection on practice than our one-part model.
Ideal for: Anyone looking build knowledge and awareness of human rights in practice and the capacity and confidence to embed a human rights approach in their day-to-day work.
Cost: From £435 - £1,160 per workshop dependent on workshop type and on organisation type and annual turnover. Additional fees may apply for participant numbers above our standard maximum, face-to-face training and certificates. Find out more about our prices here.
Suggested content: Introduction to human rights law; history, aims and how it works; key rights; practical examples and discussion; frameworks and action planning.
Duration depends on individual programming
Change Programmes
A consultancy programme to review existing human rights approaches, work with lived experience experts to identify necessary changes and implement change at all levels of your organisation.
Ideal for: Community groups and organisations looking to embed a culture of human rights within everyday working.
Cost: Programme fees vary greatly depending on a variety of factors including duration and content. Please contact us via training@bihr.org.uk to discuss your specific needs.
Suggested content: An initial report, in-depth consultation, capacity building sessions, planning and design, and provision of expert recommendations.
5 x 45 - 60 minute sessions
Lunch & Learn
A series of short, bite-size training sessions for staff to access over lunch.
Ideal for: Busy individuals, community groups or small voluntary sector organisations who cannot dedicate long periods of time for training or have a specific interest area.
Cost: Fees vary according to session duration, required content, and organisation type and turnover. Please contact us via training@bihr.org.uk to discuss your specific needs. Find out more about our prices here.
Suggested content: One focused workshop repeated for different groups of people or a series of five different topics delivered every week, fortnight or month.
Add-on or standalone service
Resource Creation & Selection
Co-produced human rights resources to support you or the people that use your service.
Ideal for: Individuals, community groups or small voluntary sector organisations looking for bespoke co-produced tools to increase human rights knowledge and confidence. For example, a guide to human rights and mental health care for parents and carers or a "is my issue a human rights issue?" flowchart for advocates and campaigners.
Cost: Please get in touch via training@bihr.org.uk and we will contact you to discuss developing a resource that suits your budget.
Suggested content: For resource creation, we follow a three-stage process involving mapping; creating; and testing to ensure your resource meets your needs.
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