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Equality

The course is designed to give candidates a greater understanding of how to make sure your football organisation or club is accessible to everyone from different backgrounds (e.g. women; disabled people) in the community by developing a greater understanding of the needs of people; ethnic minorities and how you can build better links with them in order to help make your organisation more accessible to people from different backgrounds. It supports The FA's strategic goal of developing more players in grassroots football. Awarded by The Football Association.

Who is this course for?

This workshop is aimed at anyone involved in the administration or running of football in Counties, Districts, Leagues and Clubs e.g. administrators at county, district, league and club level; volunteers; parents; coaches; referees; managers and players.

Course Details  

Minimum Age: 16 Years
Course Duration: 3 Hours
Price: £25.00 per Candidate
Frequency: 1 scheduled per year
Pre-requisites: None

The course is 3 hours, both theory and practical elements. On completion of the course candidates should be able to:
This is a workshop designed to answer questions such as:

  • Do you understand equality terminology and current legislation?
  • Can you identify the barriers various under-represented groups encounter when trying to participate in the game, and would you know how to consult with these groups?
  • Do you understand the needs of these diverse groups of people - and how to engage them in your football activity? Groups such as women and girls, disabled people, ethnic minorities and those with different faiths?
  • Do you know what language and behaviour is acceptable across different communities?
  • Can you recognise unfair, inappropriate and illegal language or behaviour - and how to tackle and report it?
  • Are you able to list some simple actions to make your club or organisation open to all members of the community?
  • The workshop is interactive and informal and tutors draw on participant's experiences and knowledge as well as developing learning through small group activities and in presentations.

For payments made by cheque/cash(in person) please download the Course Application form (under Related Documents in this window) and return with full payment.

All credit/debit card payments must be made online, no payments will be taken over the phone.

For more information on any of our coach education courses contact Joanna Thorpe on 0114 241 4992 or email joanna.thorpe@sheffieldfa.com