Let's Talk About Race

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. 

Session overview: 

In this session we will explore why race has become such a difficult subject to talk about, we will explore what race is and investigate when it started to be used by society and how this journey has shaped modern perceptions and attitudes towards race. We will also explore what causes bias and investigate the ways that we can combat it. 

By the end of the course the learner will gain a better understanding of

• How privilege works.

• What causes Bias and how to address it.

• What race is & why it is used to categorise people.

• The impact of micro aggressions.

• What are racist narratives?

Facilitator: Delroy Madden, Chief Executive, DM Consultancy Services | Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Consultant

Delroy Madden is a seasoned Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Consultant and the Chief Executive of DM Consultancy Services. With over two decades of experience spanning public, private, and therapeutic sectors, Delroy is dedicated to designing transformative learning experiences that drive systemic change. His work centers on anti-discriminatory practice, racial equity, cultural competency, and organisational development.

Delroy’s approach is trauma-informed, psychologically safe, and globally adaptable, empowering organisations to move beyond reflection toward sustained, measurable action. Through his consultancy, he supports teams and leaders in embedding equity into their culture, policies, and everyday practice.

Deadlines for registering: Thursday 30th of October

Please note, your space will not be confirmed until after this deadline date, when a member of the Programme Team will be in touch to confirm the status of your booking, i.e. if you have secured a space or if you will be placed on the waiting list. 

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

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