What are we doing, what have we achieved (our initial assessment)?

  • Coventry City Council is recognised as a Disability Confident Leader
  • The Council is a member of the employers network for equality and inclusion
  • Disability Inclusion training that is mandatory for all line managers and includes neurodiversity. We have resources including a webinar on our internal D&I Learning homepage and all colleagues have access to a neurodiversity hub which includes articles, videos, case studies and written guides
  • The Council commenced Neurodiversity Training for managers in February 2025 
  • A Social Worker in Throughcare attended the Second Annual Autism at work Conference 2024 run by the Institute of Government and Public Policy https://igpp.org.uk/event/Autism-at-Work-Conference-2024/agenda. She has then delivered sessions to the Throughcare workforce on Autism in the Workplace
  • Children’s services have established a neurodiversity and disability subgroup, one of 3 subgroups focusing on diversity and inclusion
  • Children’s and Adults services subscribe to knowledge and learning resources
  • CareKnowledge ran a webinar titled Autism in the Workplace in November 2024. There were 15 Coventry practitioners in attendance at this webinar. This can be watched or listened to by members of CareKnowledge 
  • Research in Practice have a number of resources which include video learning resources on Supporting neurodivergent practitioners in your social care organisation
  • Community Care Inform held a webinar in March 2025 focusing on inclusive work environments for neurodivergent social workers. Webinar: creating an inclusive work environment for neurodivergent social workers - Adults
  • A Mental Health Wellbeing Clinic via the Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team runs every day of the week and is available to all staff on a self-referral basis or through their manager. The Wellbeing Practitioner also has access to external resources for neurodivergent support.
  • The Council has published a comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion Calendar which highlights key dates through the year and includes neurodiversity
  • The Council has a corporate Disabled Employee Network that meet regularly
  • Workplace Accessibility Guides are available for The Council House and Friargate