Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
This course equips learners with the knowledge and confidence to recognise, prevent, and respond to sexual harassment in professional settings. The course explores what constitutes sexual harassment, its impact on individuals and organisations, and how unwanted behaviour can arise in everyday workplace interactions, including subtle or informal situations.
You will also develop practical skills to maintain professional boundaries, act as active bystanders, and follow correct reporting procedures. With a strong focus on workplace culture, policies, and accountability, this course supports organisations in creating safe, respectful, and inclusive environments where all staff understand their responsibilities and feel confident to speak up.
Course Outline:
Gain a thorough understanding of your responsibilities in preventing sexual harassment at work, with attention to how current legislation applies in professional settings
Explore practical strategies to foster a workplace culture of respect, equality, and harassment-free interactions
Identify the behaviours and standards expected in the workplace and understand how your conduct influences a safe and inclusive environment
Understand the potential risks and consequences of non-compliance, and become familiar with the procedures for reporting and addressing breaches
Learn how to respond effectively and appropriately to concerns or incidents of sexual harassment, following legal and organisational guidance
Who Is It For?
Teachers
Teaching Assistants
Senior Leaders
School Support Staff
Tutors
Supply Teachers
SENCO
Govenors
Other Professionals
Duration: 45 minutes
Video Time: 30 minutes
Chapters: 4
This course is certified by The CPD Certification Service.
Prospero Learning's Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace course has passed rigorous checks to ensure it is of high quality and relevant in supporting continued professional development.
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More About This Course
Our Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace course helps you understand what sexual harassment is, how it can arise, and why preventing it is a shared responsibility across the workplace. You will explore the legal and professional standards that apply to workplace behaviour, alongside real‑world examples that highlight how harassment can occur in both obvious and subtle ways, including through digital communication and informal interactions.
The course supports you in recognising professional boundaries and reflecting on how your own behaviour may be perceived by others. You will consider the impact that workplace culture, power dynamics, and everyday “banter” can have on individuals and teams, and how maintaining professional conduct helps create safe, respectful environments.
You will also learn how to respond appropriately if harassment occurs. This includes understanding reporting procedures, recording concerns accurately, supporting colleagues, and acting as an active bystander. The course reinforces your role in fostering a culture of accountability, trust, and respect.
This course is suitable to meet compliance obligations where employers are required to implement reasonable steps to prevent and respond to workplace sexual harassment. This includes training employees on what constitutes sexual harassment, the legal obligations surrounding it, and how to respond appropriately.
Course Chapters
Course Introduction
Introduction
1
Chapter 1 - What is Sexual Harrasment
Chapter 1
Knowledge Check
2
Chapter 2 - Recognising Harrasment at Work
Chapter 2
Knowledge Check
3
Chapter 3 - Reporting and Responding to Harrasment
Chapter 3
Knowledge Check
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