Contents
...………………………………………………………………………………… 04 Foreword from Lord Herman Ouseley Chair, Kick It Out ...………………………………………………………………………………… 06 Foreword from Richard Scudamore Chief Executive, Premier League ...………………………………………………………………………………… 08 Foreword from Trevor Phillips Chair, Equality and Human Rights Commission ...………………………………………………………………………………… 09 Foreword from Lord Mawhinney Chair, Football League ...………………………………………………………………………………… 11 Introduction to the Equality Standard ...………………………………………………………………………………… 13 List of key objectives — Preliminary Level ...………………………………………………………………………………… 18 List of key objectives — Intermediate Level ...………………………………………………………………………………… 24 List of key objectives — Advanced Level ...………………………………………………………………………………… 29 Accreditation process ...………………………………………………………………………………… 31 Further information ...…………………………………………………………………………………
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Foreword Herman Ouseley CHAIR KICK IT OUT ...…………………………………………………………………………………. The past ten years has seen the Football world face up to the challenge of tackling racism and discrimination. Over a decade ago we collectively understood the damage that racial abuse was doing to our sport and set about addressing it. The successes of this work are now evident across the country. From the position of dealing with abuse we have moved to a recognition that if professional clubs, who are in many respects the driving force of the game, are to meet the challenges posed by the legal and regulatory environment, the need to attract new live audiences, and to maximise the talent available to them, they will ensure all areas of their operation draw on the principles of equality and fairness as part of their commercial model. Many clubs have taken forward this work
Clubs will need to illustrate that the same
through the introduction in 2004 of the Racial
commitment to equality is demonstrated
Equality Standard for professional football
not just across race and religion but also
clubs. This helped to provide a framework for
disability, gender, age and sexual orientation.
clubs to develop policies and good practice, and work towards ensuring that the game is
This move has received the backing of the
genuinely open to all.
football authorities including the Premier League, who have been key in supporting the
Since then, over a third of clubs across the
development of our work with clubs, and the
Football League and Premier League have
Football League and the Football Association.
gone on to achieve the Preliminary level of the Racial Equality Standard and eight clubs have
Support has also been received from other
achieved Intermediate level.
organisations campaigning for equality such as the National Association of Disabled
However, Kick It Out recognises that the drive
Supporters (NADS), Stonewall, the Gay
to overcome exclusion cannot be tackled in
Football Supporters Network (GFSN) and the
isolation and that if professional clubs are to
Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation.
be truly accessible and reflect their increasingly diverse local communities, then all areas of
We hope that the clubs will continue to take
equality and diversity need to be embraced. And
on this challenge and illustrate how football
all types of discriminatory abuse dealt with.
can be seen as a sport that has equality of opportunity, inclusion and fair treatment
This is why the original document has now
at its heart.
been widened to a more comprehensive and inclusive Equality Standard.
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Foreword Richard Scudamore CHIEF EXECUTIVE PREMIER LEAGUE ...…………………………………………………………………………………. The Premier League is committed to making its stadia places that are accessible for everyone. This means ensuring that everyone feels safe and welcome irrespective of ethnicity, disability, religion or gender. We want to encourage people from all sections of the population to attend matches and we believe that the hard work that has gone into tackling racism has been significant in changing the culture of sport both in England and across Europe. Clear and effective methods of stewarding
Whilst we should never underestimate the
and policing, combined with robust reporting
importance of Kick it Out’s work in combating
systems have led to a marked change in the
racism, it is important that we all work
way that discrimination is dealt with.
towards eradicating any discrimination. The Equality Standard will provide an enhanced
Alongside this our Clubs have built successful
framework to support our Clubs’ work in this
partnerships with their local communities
area and demonstrates the commitment of
and worked hard to encourage a diverse range
all Clubs to succeed in truly making our stadia
of fans to support them and attend matches.
welcome for all.
A broader range of people than ever before are involved in all aspects of Premier League Clubs from playing staff and those working behind the scenes through to those involved in attending events at the stadium. Clubs can have an extremely positive impact on communities both locally and globally and it is important that they work to address any under-representation and understand the complex issues that can arise from a changing population. It is with this in mind that we welcome the opportunity to introduce a significant development with the new Equality Standard now addressing all areas of discrimination.
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Foreword Trevor Phillips CHAIR EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ...…………………………………………………………………………………. It is nearly five years since Kick It Out launched the Racial Equality Standard for professional football clubs. During that time over 40 clubs in the Premier League and the Football League have worked towards the standard and today 31 clubs have achieved at least the Preliminary Level. These are encouraging statistics, delivering a powerful message that racism is not tolerated in today’s Britain. And now, I warmly welcome the launch of the
Now, for example, it is not only much rarer,
new Equality Standard for football. Just as
but, more importantly, it is unacceptable
the creation of the Equality and Human Rights
at a football game to chant racial abuse.
Commission signaled a concerted commitment
Snapping at our heels, however, are other
to counter discrimination across all facets of
kinds of bigotry. Homophobia, anti-Semitism,
diversity, so the new Equality Standard addresses
Islamophobia and sectarianism are evident
all forms of intolerance. It asks professional
at football grounds throughout the country.
football to commit itself uncompromisingly to
Disabled football supporters face problems
making the game genuinely accessible and
unknown to non-disabled fans wanting
inclusive. With the continued help of my special
to support their team every week, wherever
advisors, Garth Crooks OBE and Paul Elliott
they play. Women and minority groups are
MBE, the Commission will continue to develop
too rarely present at the top of the
strong links with the football family to support
management of clubs. Football has a legal
this mission.
obligation to ensure that clubs are compliant with equalities legislation on the pitch,
Kick It Out has been at the forefront of the drive
on the stands and in the boardrooms.
to eliminate racism from football for over a decade, with its reach stretching beyond Britain
I have no doubt that Kick It Out’s Equality
to play a vital role influencing and sharing
Standard will make a difference. Inclusion is at
best practice with European colleagues. It is
the heart of sport, and the playing field of
perhaps the best known of any campaigning
professional football in particular demonstrates
group and a major contributor to the cultural
the great and inspiring diversity of this country.
and social changes in football that the last
In asking clubs to understand and demonstrate
ten years have seen.
their commitment to making football free from prejudice, the Equality Standard establishes basic core principles of dignity, fairness and respect.
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Foreword Lord Mawhinney CHIEF EXECUTIVE FOOTBALL LEAGUE ...…………………………………………………………………………………. The Football League and its 72 member clubs are proud of the significant progress being made by football towards promoting inclusion both on and off the field. Across our clubs, a range of innovative work is being undertaken on issues relating to discrimination, inside football stadia and more widely in the community. Our clubs are at the heart of their local communities. This enables them to address proactively social inclusion and community development issues across the six areas of diversity; race, religion, age, gender, disability and sexual orientation. Club activities include school visits,
Research shows that some under-represented
campaigns and initiatives to unite
individuals feel safer within a football stadium
communities and to break down social
than they do on the streets of their hometown.
barriers. In addition, we are developing
This reflects the hard work and fairness of
incident reporting procedures and
the football authorities, the clubs and other
equal opportunities policies.
supporters.
Unfortunately, there will always be the odd
Discrimination should find no place to shelter
occasion when discrimination, abuse or
or develop in society and this is why The Football
harassment occurs within the football
League encourages equality and diversity and
environment. However, The Football League,
is itself an equal opportunities employer.
its clubs, the Police and Kick It Out will continue to work in partnership to eradicate
We are rightly proud that so many of our clubs
such behaviour.
have gone on to achieve the previous Racial Equality Standard. We believe that Kick It Out’s
The recently formed Football League Trust has
new Equality Standard for Professional Football
been working effectively with club community
Clubs will provide a solid framework for clubs to
departments to promote social inclusion in their
move forward with this work. We are therefore
local areas and to encourage under represented
pleased to be lending our support to Kick It Out
communities to become more involved in
on this initiative.
football; whether as spectators, players or just for fun.
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Introduction ...…………………………………………………………………………………. The Equality Standard for Professional Football Clubs sets out a series of key objectives to support the development of equality and diversity practices across all areas of the club’s operation. Through undertaking this work, it also encourages clubs to identify new target markets and fans for the future, and develop partnerships, activities and projects targeted at under-represented communities and individuals. Developed by Kick It Out, the Equality Standard
The three levels of achievement are:
has received the full support of football’s
PRELIMINARY Where are we now?
governing bodies, alongside key organisations
The Club will have demonstrated a
that specialise and advise in specific areas of
commitment to equality by developing
equality. This includes the National Association
a written Equal Opportunities Policy
of Disabled Supporters (NADS), the Women’s
encompassing all six strands of equality, and
Sports and Fitness Foundation (WSFF),
produced an Equality Action Plan for all areas
Stonewall, the Gay Football Supporters
of activity. The plan will be regularly monitored
Network (GFSN), as well as the Equality and
and will include an assessment of the club’s
Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
current supporter base, community development targets and clear guidelines
The Equality Standard is based on three levels
for dealing with abuse.
of achievement and covers two major areas of
INTERMEDIATE What are we doing?
activity at the club.
The club will have demonstrated clear improvements in services as a result of
Your Organisation
monitoring, building relationships with local
The club will need to demonstrate its
under-represented communities and individuals
commitment to promoting equality by
and implemented its action plan. The club will be
developing internal policies and procedures.
able to show clear evidence of the implementation
This includes developing a written Equality
of the Equal Opportunities Policy and
Action Plan, an Equal Opportunities Policy
delivered appropriate training to all staff.
setting out clear employment policies and
ADVANCED What has changed?
practices and encouraging involvement
The club will be an exemplar in the way it
and commitment from employees in all areas
addresses under-representation across all levels
and at all levels within the club.
and areas of activity; as employees, supporters and of participants in community outreach
Supporter and Community Involvement
programmes. The club will be in a position to
Clubs will need to ensure that stadiums and
demonstrate what has been achieved through
their environs are free from discrimination
the production of an impact assessment
and that they are reaching out to their
measured against targets set out in their Equality
local community. This includes monitoring
Action Plan and illustrate what changes have
supporter representation and making efforts
been made as a result of the Equality Standard.
to increase levels of participation from under-represented groups and individuals
Achievement across all three levels must
at every level of activity.
be supported by relevant evidence and will be assessed by an independent accreditation panel.
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Preliminary Level — Where are we now?
Key Objectives
...……………………………...……………………………...…………………………………… YOUR ORGANISATION OUTCOME
KEY TASKS
EVIDENCE
...……………………………. 1. Your club is committed to achieving equality and diversity across all areas of operation
...……………………………. ...……………………………. 1.1 Develop an Equality Action Plan
Written plan encompassing your
which encompasses all areas of the
equality and diversity objectives
club’s operation and set key equality objectives
...
...
1.2 Nominate a Director or senior
Letter from a Director
member of staff to lead on the
or Chief Executive
development and implementation of equality measures at the club
...
...
1.3 Ensure all members of staff,
Intranet postings, memos, new
including the Board of Directors,
starter and induction packs
are aware of the club’s commitment to equality
...……………………………. 2. Your employment policies reflect your commitment as an equal opportunities employer
...……………………………. ...……………………………. 2.1 Develop a written Equal
Written policy developed
Opportunities Policy, encompassing
and approved
all strands of equality and diversity, in line with current legislation
...
...
2.2 Ensure all employees (including
Information from staff handbooks,
Directors and members of the senior
memos and induction programmes
management team) are aware of the organisation’s policy
...
...
2.3 Gather statistics on the diversity
Employee audit to include all
of all your permanent employees
permanent, part time & flexible
(including all playing staff)
employees. Explain how the audit was carried out and when
...
...
2.4 Ensure all job advertisements
Copies of job advertisements
reflect your commitment as an equal
and circulation lists
opportunities employer
...
...
2.5 Assess the equality and diversity
Training needs analysis and
training needs of all employees
evidence of any training previously undertaken
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Preliminary Level — Where are we now?
Key Objectives
...……………………………...……………………………...…………………………………… SUPPORTER AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OUTCOME
KEY TASKS
EVIDENCE
...……………………………. 3. Abuse and harassment associated with discrimination are eradicated from your stadium
...……………………………. ...……………………………. 3.1 Develop a clear policy on
Written policy, Safety Officer’s
reporting, collating and dealing
briefing notes
with incidents of discrimination, harassment and abuse, and communicate policy to all employees and match day staff
...
...
3.2 Monitor all reports received of
Monitoring form including number
discrimination, harassment and
and types of complaints received,
abuse inside the stadium, including
and how resolved
when they took place, what action was taken and by whom
...
...
3.3 Develop a rolling training plan
Training plan, training
to ensure all stewards undertake
attendance records
the appropriate module of the Steward Training Package on how to deal with incidents of discrimination, harassment and abuse inside the stadium
...
...
3.4 Make it a clear condition for
Season ticket literature,
season ticket holders and members
correspondence to season
not to engage in discriminatory
ticket holders and members,
behaviour
stadium regulations and website information
...
...
3.5 Encourage reporting to the Kick
Photographs of perimeter boards,
It Out reporting line or club’s own
copies of match day programme
reporting phone line, email and/or
notices/articles, public address
text line
announcements and website information
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Preliminary Level — Where are we now?
Key Objectives
...……………………………...……………………………...…………………………………… SUPPORTER AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OUTCOME
KEY TASKS
EVIDENCE
...……………………………. ...……………………………. ...……………………………. 4. Your football club reflects 4.1 Collect statistics on the Visual audit exercise your community make-up of fans in the stadium on a match day
...
...
4.2 Analyse the diversity of
Conduct an audit exercise of
participants in all club outreach
all outreach programmes
programmes
...
...
4.3 Compare results from audits with
Population breakdown from the
demographics of the local community local authority, census results
...
...
4.4 Commission an external disability
Audit findings
access audit using the Accessible Stadia Guidance document
...
...
4.5 Nominate a Disability Liaison
Evidence that the post exists
Officer at your club
...……………………………. ...……………………………. ...……………………………. 5. Publicly promote the 5.1 Make a clear public commitment Promotional materials, public activities of the club in to achieving equality at the club signing, public statement from working towards equality Director/Chief Executive ... ... 5.2 Use all possible methods
Highly visible notices, match
to publicise the club’s stance
day programme notices/articles,
on equality
public address announcements and website information
...
...
5.3 Ensure all sections of the
Provide details of articles/
community are aware of your
features in local diverse media,
commitment to equality
correspondence with community groups and/or public signing of action plan
...
...
5.4 Hold a day of action to
Publicity materials e.g. from the
promote equality
One Game, One Community weeks of action game, Level Playing Field campaign and Pride initiative
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Intermediate Level — What are we doing?
Key Objectives
...……………………………...……………………………...…………………………………… YOUR ORGANISATION OUTCOME
KEY TASKS
...……………………………. 1. Your club is committed to achieving equality and diversity across all areas of operation
...……………………………. ...…………………………….
...……………………………. 2. Your employment policies reflect your commitment as an equal opportunities employer
1.1 Review and update your previous
EVIDENCE
Update action plan
Equality Action Plan and set specific and achievable targets throughout all areas of the club’s operation
...
...
1.2 Ensure all employees, including
Notes from board meetings/staff
all Directors and new employees,
meetings/newsletters/intranet
continue to be made aware of the
and induction packs for new
club’s commitment to equality
employees
...……………………………. ...……………………………. 2.1 Develop additional employment
Policy documents and complaint
policies to strengthen the club’s
monitoring form
Equal Opportunities Policy; such as a bullying and harassment policy and monitor any complaints received
...
...
2.2 Include a club-wide commitment
Copies of job descriptions,
to your Equal Opportunities Policy in
work programmes and induction
all job descriptions, work programmes
programmes
and induction programmes
...
...
2.3 Collect information on the
Employee audit and written
diversity of all employees, including
analysis
match day staff, by grade/level of employment
...
...
2.4 Develop a specific programme to
Details of the programme, e.g.
widen representation in employment
recruitment activity, mentoring,
across all areas of the club
leadership programmes, job shadowing and work experience
...
...
2.5 Develop a specific programme to
Programme/project details
redress under-representation in playing and coaching
...
...
2.6 Provide equality and diversity
Training documents, training
training for all employees, including
attendance records and evaluation
Directors
of training received
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Intermediate Level — What are we doing?
Key Objectives
...……………………………...……………………………...…………………………………… SUPPORTER AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OUTCOME
KEY TASKS
EVIDENCE
...……………………………. 3. Abuse and harassment associated with discrimination are eradicated from your stadium
...……………………………. ...……………………………. 3.1 Review and update all reporting
Policy review and details of
policies to ensure they cover all
any amendments made
areas of equality and are in line with current legislation
...
...
3.2 Review and update the
Review of club’s complaints
complaints monitoring process to
procedures
assess its effectiveness
...
...
3.3 Ensure all Safety Officers and
Details of training programme,
Stewards can recognise all forms of
attendance records and evaluation
discrimination
forms
...
...
3.4 Ensure information about the
Season ticket/club members
club’s policy on discrimination,
literature and website information
harassment and abuse is widely publicised, especially in season ticket and membership renewal information
...
...
3.5 Refresh and update advertising
Examples of materials
materials that raise awareness of reporting procedures
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Intermediate Level — What are we doing?
Key Objectives
...……………………………...……………………………...…………………………………… SUPPORTER AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OUTCOME
KEY TASKS
EVIDENCE
...……………………………. ...……………………………. ...……………………………. 4. Your football club reflects 4.1 Monitor the diversity of season Monitoring forms and overall your community ticket holders and members through statistics breakdown ticket renewal applications
...
...
4.2 Using findings from audit exercise Publicity/marketing materials. to ensure all services are marketed
Marketing plan with realistic and
effectively to groups and fans
achievable targets
under- represented on match days
...
...
4.3 Use the participation audit to
Action plan that clearly
develop a community development
demonstrates how representation
action plan to widen representation
is being widened
...
...
4.4 Develop a working group (made
Minutes of group meetings
up of employees and/or external partners) to look at issues of equality at your club
...
...
4.5 Set up a consultation process
Consultation findings
with key partners/stakeholders, including under-represented groups and fans, and set objectives for action
...
...
4.6 Review your access audit and
Access strategy plan/schedule
develop an access strategy with timescales for implementation
...
...
4.7 Ensure your Disability Liaison
Appropriate training materials
Officer receives relevant training and
and delegate feedback, evidence
develops a specific Disability Policy
of club policy
for the club
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Intermediate Level — What are we doing?
Key Objectives
...……………………………...……………………………...…………………………………… SUPPORTER AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OUTCOME
KEY TASKS
...……………………………. 5. Publicly promote the activities of the club in working towards equality
...……………………………. ...……………………………. 5.1 Develop a specific community
EVIDENCE
Project details
project or scheme with external partners to target under represented groups and individuals
...
...
5.2 Use positive images of
Marketing/publicity materials
under-represented groups and individuals in promotional and marketing materials at your club
...
...
5.3 Demonstrate regular
Press correspondence,
communication with diverse
media articles
media channels
...
...
5.4 Hold days of action with
Materials from events
a greater range of activities
and activities
to promote equality
...
...
5.5 Encourage community
Publicity materials,
use of your stadium and other
correspondence with
club facilities
community groups
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Advanced Level — What has changed?
Key Objectives
...……………………………...……………………………...…………………………………… YOUR ORGANISATION OUTCOME
KEY TASKS
EVIDENCE
...……………………………. 1. Your club is committed to achieving equality and diversity across all areas of operation
...……………………………. ...……………………………. 1.1 Produce an annual assessment
Annual assessment of
of the club’s equality and diversity
achievements presented to
achievements, encompassing all
the Board of Directors
areas of the club’s operation
...
...
1.2 Illustrate that all employees
Employee appraisals and survey
(including Directors) demonstrate the club’s commitment to equality
..……………………………. 2. Your employment policies reflect your commitment as an equal opportunities employer
...……………………………. ...……………………………. 2.1 Annually review and update the
Annual review
club’s Equal Opportunities Policy and other related employment policies in line with current legislation and good practice
...
...
2.2 Illustrate how your employee
Employee audit
make-up has a fair representation across all grades/levels
...
...
2.3 Evaluate the recruitment process
Recruitment evaluation
for both playing and coaching staff at your club, including the academy/ centre of excellence
...
...
2.4 Ensure that all employees and
Training statistics and feedback
Directors have received up to date training in equality issues, and equality and diversity training forms part of all new employees induction
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Advanced Level — What has changed?
Key Objectives
...……………………………...……………………………...…………………………………… SUPPORTER AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OUTCOME
KEY TASKS
...……………………………. 3. Abuse and harassment associated with discrimination are eradicated from your stadium
...……………………………. ...……………………………. 3.1 Demonstrate how the club keeps
EVIDENCE
Annual review of reporting policy
up to date with emerging issues or tensions that might be reflected in abuse, and what changes it makes to the reporting policy as a result
...
...
3.2 Demonstrate evidence of
Briefing information,
additional training/briefings/
training materials and training
discussions that embed knowledge
evaluation
about all forms of discrimination for Safety Officers and Stewards
...
...
3.3 Continue to include information
Publications and correspondence
annually about the club’s policy on
to season ticket holders and
discrimination, harassment and
members. Survey among fans to
abuse and how to report incidents
show awareness of the club’s
in club correspondence and
policy on discrimination
publications
...……………………………. ...……………………………. ...……………………………. 4. Your football club reflects 4.1 Undertake regular monitoring Audit reports your community of the make-up of all supporters to illustrate that your supporter fan base is reflective of your local community
...
...
4.2 Carry out a detailed
Impact assessment
impact assessment of activities undertaken to widen community involvement, across all programmes
...
...
4.3 Evaluate the achievements,
Report of activities undertaken
activities and partnerships built as
by working group(s) and review
a result of the working group and
of targets set at consultation
community consultation
meetings
...
...
4.4 Implement disability access
Report of improvements
improvements and undertake regular
undertaken and review findings
access audit reviews
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Advanced Level — What has changed?
Key Objectives
...……………………………...……………………………...…………………………………… SUPPORTER AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OUTCOME
KEY TASKS
EVIDENCE
...……………………………. 5. Publicly promote the activities of the club in working towards equality
...……………………………. ...……………………………. 5.1 Publicise and promote your
Publicity materials, media articles,
achievements as a club that has
press releases
excelled in taking forward equality policies and practices and understands its community environment
...
...
5.2 Provide an assessment of the
Community use assessment/
community use of your stadium, and
timetable
other club facilities, to illustrate that the club is being used by a cross section of community groups
...
...
5.3 Organise regular and detailed
Project details, publicity materials
days of action to promote equality
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Accreditation Process
...…………………………………………………………………………………. Clubs will be expected to provide evidence for each of the key tasks listed in the Equality Standard. All evidence will need to be be recorded, collated and analysed to provide an assessment of the achievements and progress the club has made. Vital sources of evidence include:
Once the accreditation panel is satisfied that
• Audit forms/monitoring information
the objectives have been met for each level
• Publicity materials; including match
and sufficient evidence has been submitted
day programmes and club magazines/
to show that equality is at the forefront of
newsletters
the club’s structure, the club will be awarded
• Correspondence with under-represented community groups and individuals
with a kite mark as a sign of achieving the first stage of the Equality Standard.
• Minutes of meetings/consultations • Correspondence with management
The club will then be presented with a
• Photographs of signs/perimeter boards/
certificate to mark their achievement.
public signing of the Equality Action Plan • Communications — web pages, letters
The presentation usually takes place on the pitch before one of the club’s fixtures.
from schools/organisations, media announcements
This process of collation will be repeated for the Intermediate and Advanced level. Separate
Kick It Out’s Development Officer will be on
awards and kite marks will be made to clubs
hand throughout the process to assist, advise
that go on to achieve each of the three levels
and make recommendations about the most
of the Equality Standard.
appropriate methods of evidence to support each objective. This will ensure that all clubs
Once obtained, each level with be valid for
submit the most relevant evidence against
three years, during which time the club is
each key task.
expected to progress on to the next level. Failing that, the club will be required to
Clubs will also be provided with a set of
submit updated evidence for the level already
guidance notes which provides templates,
attained.
advice and best practice examples of required evidence. Kick It Out will continue to support clubs when they are ready to submit their evidence for consideration by the accreditation panel. The independent accreditation panel is chaired by Lord Herman Ouseley and comprised of key experts from the field of equality and diversity. 29..………………………………………………………………………………...
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