They will also identify what language or behaviour is offensive, insulting and abusive e.g. racist, homophobic, sexist or abuse relating to disability. This supports the FA Respect programme by making clear what is and what isn't acceptable and what action people can take if they experience something that is offensive, insulting or abusive.
The workshop and has been designed to assist in developing an understanding of the needs of various minority groups, and how best to plan football activity to be inclusive.
The 3-hour workshops cover consultation, developing better links with minority groups as well as looking at some of the cultural and religious differences that have an impact on someone’s involvement in football.
The benefits for those attending include gaining:
- Examples of best practice in relation to equality in football clubs and organisations.
- Recognition of the implications of the Race Relations Act in relation to grassroots football.
- Insight in to the barriers preventing people being fully involved in grassroots football.
- Guidance on the appropriate language associated with equality and recognition of the differences and similarities between cultures, faiths and ethnic groups and the impact of these on football.
- Recognition of the importance of consultation.
- Recognition of poor practice in equality and ways to assertively challenge this.
- Support to produce an action plan to actively promote equality in the club or organisation.
For further information contact Darryl Haden (Senior Football Development Officer) on 01622 792 140 or email darryl.haden@kentfa.com