Venue:

Delivered digitally via zoom (conferences only)

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Date:

16/09/2025

Time:

09:30 - 12:30

Price:

£170.00 per person

Our training events are VAT exempt

To book now please select how many people will be attending: 1 2 3 4



* Max of 4 delegates per organisation. Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email events@acas.org.uk if numbers exceed this or for more details about the training session.

Neurodiversity in the workplace: a masterclass

Overview

Join us at this important event, where Acas and key speakers will be exploring neurodiversity and considering what employers can do to improve inclusivity, support and psychological safety for employees.

We will be discussing how employers can embrace the different ways in which people work and learn, respond to new situations and overcome obstacles.

We will also examine how employers can improve communication and engagement with neurodiverse employees and make reasonable adjustments to improve productivity.

Business Need

It is estimated that around 1 in 7 of the UK population are neurodivergent, meaning that they learn and processes information differently.  Neurodivergence includes conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia.

Employers of all sizes and across all industries are likely to employ or work with neurodiverse people. 

Recognising people’s strengths and understanding that they might work in different ways, whilst also having managers skilled in getting the best out of employees, is beneficial for business.

This event will also discuss the employers’ duty of care, the rights of employees and relevant legislation.

Suitable For

Whether you’re from a public, private or third sector organisation, multinational corporation or SME, this special conference offers practical advice and invaluable employment relations insights.

Essential for anyone who is responsible for; managing people, delivering high performance results, working in HR, finance, employment relations or acts in a representative capacity. This includes:

HR and Finance directors, managers, supervisors, team leaders, HR professionals, business owners, Trade Union representatives, employee representatives and individuals who wish to enhance their CPD.

Programme

Chaired by Terry Duffy, Senior Business Advisor, Acas

This conference will include the following speaker sessions:

Richard Ferriman, CEO, Neurodiversity Workshops Limited:

• what is neurodiversity?
• raising awareness and reducing obstacles in the workplace.

Chris Quickfall, CEO, Cognassist:

Cognition and Neuro-differences for employers:

• basics of human cognition
• the types of cognition in your workforce
• benefits and challenges to employers
• where this will impact commercial metrics 
• tips and techniques to support individuals, managers and organisations. 
  

• ensuring an inclusive recruitment process

Panel Q&A - your opportunity to ask questions