Cultivating Anti-Racist Leadership & Safe, Inclusive Teams

Open to all social work practitioners across Adult and Children's Services within the West Midlands Social Work Teaching Partnership. Please see our Partner organisations below. 

Training overview: 

Cultivating Anti-Racist Leadership & Safe, Inclusive Teams

This training offers an in-depth exploration of leading with anti-racist cultural competence, centred around a real-life case study that highlights the challenges and solutions in navigating racial dynamics in social work.

Through this training, you will:

• Develop cultural competence in understanding racial dynamics within social work practice.

• Enhance your ability to lead with empathy and a commitment to anti-racist values, driving meaningful change in your practice and organisation.

• Implement practical strategies to foster safety, trust and inclusivity, ensuring an anti-racist environment for all.

Facilitator Bio:

Le'Siran Edwards (pronounced Lisa-Ann) is a highly regarded expert in coaching and social work, with over 25 years of experience working with children and families, alongside a decade of coaching and social work leadership. A multi-award-winning coach and speaker, she has been named Birmingham’s Best Coach for three consecutive years. 

Le'Siran’s insights on resilience, wellbeing, and professional development have made her a sought-after speaker for global platforms, including BUMBLE, the British Association of Social Workers, Frontline and CRISIS UK. 

Her mission is to empower her audience by providing the tools they need to lead, inspire, and create meaningful change, ensuring they feel seen, valued, and confident in their roles.

Deadline for registering: Tuesday the 22nd of April, 2025

Partner Organisations: 

Birmingham City Council

Birmingham City University

Cheshire East Council

City of Stoke-on-Trent Council

City of Wolverhampton council

Coventry City Council

Coventry University

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Keele University

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Shropshire Council

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Staffordshire county council (Including MPFT)

Staffordshire University

Telford & Wrekin Council

University of Birmingham

University of Warwick

University of Wolverhampton

University of Worcester

Walsall Council

Warwickshire County Council

Worcestershire County Council