FOOTBALL UNITES; SCOTTISH FA EQUALITY FRAMEWORK

FOOTBALL UNITES FOOTBALL UNITES; SCOTTISH FA EQUALITY FRAMEWORK

MESSAGE FROM MESSAGE FROM IAN MAXWELL ANA STEWART In many instances Scottish football is The Scottish FA’s objectives and strategies are based The Football Unites; Scottish FA Equality The Scottish FA’s achievement of the prestigious at the forefront of our society. It brings on the bedrock of ‘Football for All’. The Scottish FA Framework offers the opportunity for Equality Standard Advanced Level was the culmination challenged this commitment in 2009 by beginning of many years of hard work and progression of people and communities together through the journey of the Equality Framework for sport. In 2019 Scottish Football to unify and work the Scottish FA’s Equality journey. The recognition a shared love for the game and the positive the Scottish FA achieved the prestigious Advanced together to bring meaningful change of our progress was fantastic, but also reminds us impact it has on everyone who engages Standard making the Association one of a small number across our national sport, which will of how much we can continue to do. with it is clearly evident. Globally, football of National Governing bodies to achieve the award provide a greater sporting environment and the first Football Association in the UK to reach The development of the Girl’s and Women’s game engages with many individuals regardless of the milestone. Despite the momentous achievement for Scotland. Our overall vision; ‘football across Scotland has seen the growth of opportunities their age, race, religion, sexual orientation the Scottish FA are committed and dedicated to to be reflective and representative of for players to access football, in many instances or disability. We want Scottish football to continuing our equality journey. Scotland’s demographic,’ is a mammoth task for the first time. The elevation of female role models reflect the accepting nature of the game that we cannot underestimate. The creation and the achievement of qualifying for consecutive We are proud to launch the Football Unites; Scottish FA major international tournaments has increased on a global scale. The reach that football Equality Framework which will be the catalyst to the next of this Framework allows every football the engagement with the Girl’s and Women’s game. has in Scotland affords our National sport phase of our journey. Through the Equality Framework organisation, league, club and individual to 18,000 fans attended Hampden for our Pre World Cup the unique opportunity to be a driving force the Scottish FA aims for football in Scotland to be more fully understand how to create an inclusive friendly v Jamaica; a record attendance for a women’s towards diversity across the country. reflective and representative of Scotland’s demographic environment, and provides them with some football match in Scotland. at all levels. The Scottish FA will work and challenge the whole game to improve their processes and ownership over their actions. The only way With the launch of Scottish Para-Football we became outlooks leading to sustainable change which will to successfully provide meaningful change the world’s first Affiliated Football Association dedicated allow greater diversity across; players, coaches, referees is to work together. to Para-Football. Our Para ANA brings together nine and volunteers. The Framework provides key tactics para-football Game Leader Organisations under one which allows the whole of Scottish football and beyond National Umbrella, providing a meaningful voice for to work together in unity to achieve our overall vision. people living with a disability in Scottish football.

The Scottish FA’s future work within diversity The advancement of the Scottish FA’s player pathway and inclusion will be driven through the Framework to provide age appropriate opportunities for all within and demonstrate our commitment to this vital area our game. The creation of 4v4 football to support our of our sport. The Scottish FA will continue to provide younger footballer’s, and the creation of over 35’s, a platform to celebrate and highlight diversity Walking Football and Football Memories ensure and inclusion to inspire our nation to love football. that the game is able to grow with the player.

The Scottish FA would like to extend our thanks Our partnership with Leap Sports and the launch to all our partners who took part in the construction of the Football v Homophobia strategy provides a clear of the Framework, and the members of the Equality understanding of the challenges faced by the LGBTI and Diversity Advisory Board for their contribution. community in accessing football. This strategy highlights We look forward to continuing our work within the commitment that Scottish FA and Leap have made this essential area of Scottish Football. to removing these barriers, and making the game more accessible for all. Ian Maxwell, Chief Executive, Scottish FA The work carried out through the Scottish FA Equality and Diversity Advisory Board and the commitment shown from its members to improve Scottish Football through the Scottish FA Equality Journey has been empowering to see. EDAB will be paramount in the evaluation and monitoring of the Equality Framework and will continue to advance the Scottish FA’s journey within diversity and inclusion as we move forward into the future.

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INTRODUCTION The Scottish FA is fully committed to We are dedicated to providing opportunities for everyone promoting equal opportunities for all. to participate in football at all levels and ensuring that no individual is discriminated against, regardless of This belief is carried out through the their protected characteristic as identified within principles of equality that the Scottish FA the Equality Act 2010. embraces; fairness, justice, respect, inclusion and the removal of barriers. These principles The Scottish FA aspires to be representative of everyone within Scotland. This commitment has been enhanced feed into everything we do, including the through unique collaborative initiatives and programmes, Scottish FA’s operational and strategic with various equality stakeholders. This has reinforced development, delivery and decision making. our dedicated aim of equality and inclusive football for all under-represented communities. THE OVERALL VISION OF THE EQUALITY FRAMEWORK; ‘SCOTTISH FOOTBALL TO BE REPRESENTATIVE AND REFLECTIVE OF THE DEMOGRAPHIC OF SCOTLAND AT ALL LEVELS.’

This highly ambitious and long term vision is one that cannot be achieved within the Scottish FA alone and requires the wider Scottish football community to make a lasting and sustainable contribution. This can be achieved by embracing any of the 40 tactics that are outlined in the Framework. The most impact will be made if everyone that participates in the game is able to embrace these tactics.

‘Football Unites; Scottish FA Equality Framework’ has broken down the overall vision into manageable tactics which demonstrate a clear path and understanding of how the Scottish game can move forward together. The tactics can be achieved by absolutely everyone involved in the game, from the largest professional clubs to our important grassroots organisations. Individuals should not underestimate the positive and effective contributions that they are able to make towards developing our game for the future.

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EQUALITY FRAMEWORK OF SPORT — ADVANCED LEVEL The Equality Standard — a Framework Having achieved Foundation Level in 2009, Preliminary for sport was launched by the UK Sports Level in 2012 and International Level in 2014 it was a momentous occasion in 2019 when the Scottish FA Councils to address inequality within achieved the prestigious Advanced Level. This makes the sports’ sector and to help community the Scottish FA one of only a small number of National organisations towards overcoming this, Governing bodies, and the first Football Association and achieving equality. across the UK to be presented with this award. To find out more information of the Equality Framework for sport please go to; http://equalityinsport.org/ SCOTTISH FA VALUES

WE ARE AMBITIOUS We believe in always setting ourselves higher WE FOCUS AND WE DO ALL THAT WE standards of attainment and behaviour We focus on a clear, simple plan and commit CAN TO FULFIL OURS AND to meeting our expectations ON THE GOAL THE GAME’S POTENTIAL We aim high and never compromise our ambitions

WE PROMOTE AND CULTIVATE A We believe in working together and celebrating WE SHARE POSITIVE AND INCLUSIVE TEAM our success together ETHIC BOTH INTERNALLY AND We encourage enjoyment and involvement — EXTERNALLY — TOGETHERNESS working in football is fun AND CONNECT IS OUR STRENGTH We champion Scottish football and the organisation

WE RESPECT EACH OTHER We stand by the principles of equality and strive WE RESPECT AND THE FOOTBALL for a diverse and inclusive football family Create an environment of honesty, openness FAMILY — DIVERSITY and confidence EACH OTHER BRINGS SUCCESS We care for each other and value everyone’s contribution

WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE We believe in continuously developing ourselves WE LEAD WITH PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPMENT and allowing other to do the same AND FAIR PLAY AND EXPECT We believe in setting the right example and showing EVERYONE IN THE GAME our professionalism at all times PURPOSE TO DO THE SAME We believe in keeping the game simple, fair and enjoyable

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PROTECTED CHARACTERISTICS PROTECTED & THE EQUALITY ACT (2010) CHARACTERISTICS

YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE EQUALITY ACT 2010 AGE RACE The Equality Act became law in 2010. It covers everyone HOW CAN YOU BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST? A person belonging to a particular age (for example Refers to the protected characteristic of race. It refers in Britain and protects people from discrimination, There are four main types of discrimination. 32 year olds) or range of ages (for example 18 to 30 to a group of people defined by their race, colour, harassment and victimisation. year olds). and nationality (including citizenship) ethnic or DIRECT DISCRIMINATION national origins. WHO IS PROTECTED BY THE EQUALITY ACT? This means treating one person worse than another DISABILITY Everyone in Britain is protected. The Equality Act protects person because of a protected characteristic. A person has a disability if she or he has a physical or RELIGION AND BELIEF people against discrimination because of the protected For example if a promotion comes up at work mental impairment which has a substantial and long- Religion refers to any religion, including a lack of religion. characteristics that we all have. Under the Equality Act, and the employer does not inform older employees term adverse effect on that person’s ability to carry out Belief refers to any religious or philosophical belief there are nine protected characteristics: of the opportunity. The employer believes that normal day-to-day activities. and includes a lack of belief. Generally, a belief should people’s memories get worse with age, and that affect your life choices or the way you live for it to be • age these older employees would not be able to perform included in the definition. in this new role. This is discrimination based on age. GENDER REASSIGNMENT • disability The process of transitioning from one gender to another. • gender reassignment INDIRECT DISCRIMINATION SEX • marriage and civil partnership A man or a woman. • pregnancy and maternity This happens when an organisation puts a rule MARRIAGE AND CIVIL PARTNERSHIP • race or policy in place that has a negative impact on Marriage is a union between a man and a woman or • religion or belief someone with a protected characteristic but does between a same-sex couple. SEXUAL ORIENTATION • sex not affect someone without. For example a local Whether a person’s sexual attraction is towards • sexual orientation authority is planning to redevelop some of its Same-sex couples can also have their relationships their own sex, the opposite sex or to both sexes. housing and decides to host consultation events legally recognised as ‘civil partnerships’. Civil partners There are some important differences depending on in the evening. This has an impact on those who must not be treated less favourably than married couples For more information on the Equality Act which protected characteristic you have. have childcare responsibilities. (except where permitted by the Equality Act). and the Protected Characteristics please go to https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en SITUATIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE PROTECTED FROM DISCRIMINATION HARASSMENT PREGNANCY AND MATERNITY Under the Equality Act you are protected This means that people cannot treat you in Pregnancy is the condition of being pregnant or from discrimination: a way that violates your dignity, or creates a hostile, expecting a baby. Maternity refers to the period after the degrading, humiliating or offensive environment. birth, and is linked to maternity leave in the employment • when you are in the workplace For example, a man with Down’s syndrome is visiting context. In the non-work context, protection against • when you use public services like healthcare a pub with friends. The bar staff make derogatory maternity discrimination is for 26 weeks after giving (for example, visiting your doctor or local hospital) and offensive comments about him, which upset birth, and this includes treating a woman unfavourably or education (for example, at your local school and offend him. because she is breastfeeding. or college) • when you use businesses and other VICTIMISATION organisations that provide services and goods This means that people cannot treat you unfairly (like shops, restaurants, and cinemas) if you are taking action under the Equality Act • when you use transport (like making a complaint of discrimination), or if • when you join a club or association you are supporting someone else who is doing so. (for example, your local football club) For example, an employee makes a complaint • when you have contact with public bodies like of sexual harassment at work and is dismissed your local council or government departments as a consequence.

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STATISTICS/REPORTS SCOTTISH CENSUS 2011

The 5.3m Scottish Population The 5.3m Scottish Population

Incidence Incidence

Male 49% AFRICAN, AFRICAN SCOTTISH 0.6% or AFRICAN BRITISH Female 51% CARIBBEAN or BLACK 0.1% Transgender 0% ARAB, ARAB SCOTTISH or ARAB BRITISH 0.2%

0 to 16 16% MIXED OR MULTIPLE ETHNIC ORIGIN 0.4%

16 to 24 13% OTHER 0.1% 25 to 34 13% Church of Scotland 35% 35 to 44 14% Roman Catholic 17% 45 to 54 15% Christian – Other Denomination 6% 55 to 64 12% Muslim 1.5% 65 plus 17% Hindu 0.3%

Heterosexual 98% Buddhist 0.2%

Gay/lesbian/bisexual 2% Sikh 0.2%

ETHNIC MAJORITY (Scottish/British) 92% Jewish 0.1%

Scottish 84% Other religion 0.3%

British/English 7.9% No religion 39.5%

ETHNIC MINORITY 8.2% Disability – NO 80%

IRISH/POLISH/OTHER 4.2% Disability – YES 20% WHITE NON SCOTTISH Deafness or partial hearing loss 6% Irish 1.0% Physical disability 6% Polish 1.2% Mental health condition 4% Any other white ethnic group 2.0% Blindness or partial sight loss 2% ASIAN, ASIAN SCOTTISH or ASIAN BRITISH 2.7% Learning difficulty 2% Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish 0.9% or Pakistani British Learning disability 0.2% Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British 0.6% Developmental disorder 0.2% Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish 0.1% or Bangladeshi British Other condition (double counting?) 19% Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British 0.6% For more information please go to Other 0.4% https://www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk/

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ROLE OF THE ROLE OF THE WIDER SCOTTISH FA FOOTBALL COMMUNITY The Scottish FA is the governing body for football in Scotland as recognised by Every single person involved in the game; coach, player or volunteer has the opportunity sportscotland, UEFA and FIFA. to develop our game. Regardless of the space they occupy, whether it’s one of the largest professional clubs, or a grassroots youth team, people should never underestimate The Scottish FA has overall responsibility for SCOTTISH FA RESPONSIBILITY the positive impact they are capable of having on our sport. administering the game in Scotland. The organisation • Monitor progress of Scottish football works with National stakeholders to ensure diversity • Share best practise across the game The overall vision of the Equality Framework; and inclusion messages are developed and fit for • Develop relationships with National diversity WIDER FOOTBALL COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY ‘Scottish Football is representative and reflective purpose in a football environment. and inclusion partners • Undertake tactics with others in the wider of Scotland at all levels.’ This ambitious and intimidating • Challenge Scottish football to implement tactics football community vision ensures engagement from those at all levels The Equality Framework is split into 40 individual within the Equality Framework • Share best practise within diversity and inclusion of the game. If each person undertakes a few of tactics which will allow the sport in Scotland to become • Challenge and support UEFA and FIFA within areas • Undertake recommendations from the Scottish FA the tactics the Scottish game will become closer more reflective and representative of the demographic of diversity and inclusion • Embed diversity and inclusion within structures to our overall vision. of Scotland. • Support sportscotland and NGB in their diversity • Support the Scottish FA in spreading key messages and inclusion journeys within diversity and inclusion The tactics targeted at the Wider Football Community • Undertake tactics within the Wider Football Community • Undertake required diversity and inclusion tasks EQUALITY FRAMEWORK TACTICS are designed to support internal change, helping • Embed Equality Framework into the Scottish FA set by the Scottish FA The Equality Framework consists of 2 Tactics sections; to develop sustainable structures within each tactics specifically for the Scottish FA to have ownership individual circumstance. This will allow each club, over and tactics that can be embraced by everyone league and individual to create a more inclusive in the wider football community. The Scottish FA environment, allowing the vision to be achieved. will lead on 18 tactics which oversee the following areas; strategy, development, education and welfare.

The remaining 22 tactics can be undertaken by any football organisation, league body, club or individual involved in the game. These are the Wider Football Community tactics and for them to be successful we need to have buy in from people across all levels of the game.

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OUR VISION SCOTTISH FOOTBALL IS REPRESENTATIVE & REFLECTIVE OF THE DEMOGRAPHIC OF SCOTLAND AT ALL LEVELS OUR MISSION THERE ARE NO BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATE AND ACCESS FOOTBALL IN SCOTLAND

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EXPLANATION OF PILLARS OUR AIMS

LEAD INSPIRE EDUCATE GROW LEAD BY EXAMPLE IN INSPIRE INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS EDUCATE THE SCOTTISH GAME ON GROW THE DIVERSE IMPLEMENTING DIVERSITY TO VIEW THE POWER OF FOOTBALL IMPROVING THE FOOTBALLING DIVERSITY REPRESENTATION WITHIN AND INCLUSION PRACTICE WITHIN DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AND INCLUSION ENVIRONMENT SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

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FOOTBALL UNITES; SCOTTISH FA EQUALITY FRAMEWORK – OBJECTIVES LEAD LEAD BY EXAMPLE IN IMPLEMENTING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PRACTICE OBJECTIVES

Understanding Diversity and Scottish Football’s inclusion to be diverse participation embedded within to allow informed Scottish Football decisions to be taken

Make the Lead and support Scottish game on the advancement a safe and enjoyable of diverse experience for all player pathways

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SCOTTISH FA TACTICS WELLBEING AND PROTECTION REGISTRATIONS Place expectations and standards on Member Clubs Ensuring registration platforms facilitate clear data and organisations to ensure a safe environment for collection to allow the Scottish FA to understand children and protected adults within Scottish football. and value the diverse representation across the game. HAMPDEN ENVIRONMENT ADVANCED STANDARD FOR SPORT FRAMEWORK Improving on the Hampden experience for spectators Maintaining the Advanced Standard for the and visitors to the National Stadium, ensuring a positive Equality Framework for sport whilst building experience is received by all, demonstrating Hampden on the recommendations to allow Scottish football as an example of a best practise environment for to continue on its journey. diversity and inclusion. WIDER FOOTBALL COMMUNITY TACTICS PARTNERSHIP REACHING FULL POTENTIAL Working with established Scottish FA diversity Establish best practise within football that affords and inclusion partners to share best practise women, youth’s and para-footballers opportunities and explore opportunities to improve. to reach their full potential. INSIGHTS POLICIES Equality monitoring will allow for further understanding Creating policies and programmes within structures of representation across all levels of the game. This will which encourage diversity and inclusion within football allow us to better adapt practises to ensure football in Scotland. is a game for all. DISCRIMINATION REPORTING DIVERSE VIEWPOINTS Encourage reporting of discrimination across all levels Working with multiple partners and stakeholders of Scottish football to best allow the opportunity to to ensure diverse views are considered in all decision tackle unacceptable conduct. This will also allow us to making processes. educate and raise awareness of diversity and inclusion.

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FOOTBALL UNITES; SCOTTISH FA EQUALITY FRAMEWORK – OBJECTIVES INSPIRE INSPIRE INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS TO VIEW THE POWER OF FOOTBALL WITHIN DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION OBJECTIVES

Demonstrate Work with diversity and promote the power and inclusion of diversity and inclusion stakeholders to ensure within football messaging is received by diverse groups

Inform the Scottish Diversity and inclusion game of diversity is supported through and inclusion through commercial outcomes best practise

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SCOTTISH FA TACTICS UEFA/FIFA BEST PRACTICE Ensure UEFA and FIFA are aware of diversity Share best practise through conferences both at home and inclusion projects within the Scottish FA that and abroad. The opportunity to speak face to face actively contribute to the progression of diversity ensures the message is spread effectively. across European and World football. STRATEGY MEMBERSHIP Diversity and inclusion to be embedded within strategies Working with our members to ensure diversity across the Scottish FA. and inclusion is promoted through their networks and encouraging best practise is utilised to improve standards.

WIDER FOOTBALL COMMUNITY TACTICS IMAGERY STAKEHOLDERS Use imagery within publications to reflect the diverse Working with a wide range of stakeholders nature of communities within Scotland and the diverse to promote activities to ensure Scottish football representation of Scottish Football. is regarded as a game for all. COMMERCIAL WEBSITES Promote diversity and inclusion to current and potential Ensure websites are appropriate to be viewed new commercial partners, ensuring their values match by diversity and inclusion groups by undertaking the diversity and inclusion development. an accessibility audit. TARGET MARKETING CELEBRATION Using insights to ensure diverse groups are aware Celebrate the diversity and inclusion achievements of activities by directly marketing through a network within own programmes and the programmes of stakeholders and partner organisations. of partners.

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FOOTBALL UNITES; SCOTTISH FA EQUALITY FRAMEWORK – OBJECTIVES EDUCATE EDUCATE THE SCOTTISH GAME ON IMPROVING THE FOOTBALLING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION ENVIRONMENT OBJECTIVES

Grow opportunities for Educate Scottish coaches from diverse clubs and member backgrounds to attend organisations on Scottish FA Coach areas of diversity Education courses and inclusion

Diversity and Educating inclusion positively the wider football influencing Scottish FA family on diversity Coach Education and inclusion

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SCOTTISH FA TACTICS CLUB SUPPORT EDUCATING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION GROUPS The Scottish FA will create a series of support booklets Develop opportunities for diversity and inclusion groups to assist the Wider Football Community to ensure to access Scottish FA Coach Education programmes the environment is suitable for all, and raising to ensure diverse representation of coaches across standards across the game. the game. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS SUPPORT EDAB will continue to challenge the Scottish FA to Supporting members with best practise and policy improve standards and raise attainment levels across to ensure all participants have the opportunity to Scottish football in regards to diversity and inclusion. access Scottish competitions no matter the level. EDUCATING REFEREES SUPPORT MATERIAL Supporting referees to understand their role within Continue to improve Coach Education and assist coaches making our game equitable and understanding areas by developing additional material which will support which need to be addressed during competition. the creation of a diverse and inclusive environment. WIDER FOOTBALL COMMUNITY TACTICS EMPOWERING WOMEN EQUALITY TRAINING Work with women across the game and encourage Undertake equality training for staff and volunteers them to undertake Coach Education courses, as well as to improve understanding of diversity and inclusion encourage them to take up leadership roles in the game. throughout Scotland. STAKEHOLDERS DISCRIMINATION EDUCATION Working with stakeholder organisations in the creation Undertake education to understand discrimination of new and updated mechanisms related to diversity and how to effectively challenge these behaviours. and inclusion.

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FOOTBALL UNITES; SCOTTISH FA EQUALITY FRAMEWORK – OBJECTIVES GROW GROW THE DIVERSE REPRESENTATION WITHIN SCOTTISH FOOTBALL OBJECTIVES

Diversity and inclusion Grow and support is embedded within participation within the development diverse groups of the game

Grow relationship Grow wider with diversity opportunities partners and for diverse groups stakeholders within football

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SCOTTISH FA TACTICS DIVERSIFY VOICES WITHIN THE GAME SCOTTISH PARA-FOOTBALL Continue to diversify voices within Scottish football Continue the development of Scottish Para-football, through EDAB, Youth Ambassadors and Scottish the World’s first Para-Football Affiliated National Para-Football. Encourage those who don’t believe Association. Support the Para-football game leader their point of view is reflected to come forward, organisations to reach their full potential, and support and welcome them to the conversation. the creation of new teams. SUPPORT MECHANISM NEW FORMATS Create additional support material to allow clubs Encourage further participation within Walking Football, and organisations to understand diversity and inclusion and Football Memories as well as investigating the and the challenges some may face when attempting creation of new formats to encourage greater diversity. to access football.

WIDER FOOTBALL COMMUNITY TACTICS STRATEGY DELIVERY PARTNERS Developing new strategies that will allow the message Demonstrate diversity and inclusion through and priorities around diversity and inclusion to grow partnerships by increasing expectations and standards and be accessed by more people. in regards to delivery across the game in Scotland. VENUE ACCESSIBILITY GIRLS’ AND WOMEN’S FOOTBALL Identify best practise to grow opportunities for new Further develop the success of the women’s game supporters, spectators and participants within football. within Scotland by continuing to raise standards and expectations of the game. WORKFORCE The creation of additional roles specifically designated WIDER OPPORTUNITIES to diversity and inclusion across Scottish football. Encourage participants within diversity and inclusion Support the development of current roles to ensure areas to expand into other areas of the game such diversity and inclusion is embedded across work plans. as coaching, refereeing and leadership roles.

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THE FRAMEWORK

PILLAR FOOTBALL UNITES; SCOTTISH FA EQUALITY FRAMEWORK

OUR SCOTTISH FOOTBALL IS REPRESENTATIVE & REFLECTIVE VISION OF THE DEMOGRAPHIC OF SCOTLAND AT ALL LEVELS

OUR MISSION THERE ARE NO BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATE AND ACCESS FOOTBALL IN SCOTLAND LEAD INSPIRE EDUCATE GROW

OUR AIMS INSPIRE INDIVIDUALS AND EDUCATE THE SCOTTISH LEAD BY EXAMPLE IN MEMBERS TO VIEW THE GAME ON IMPROVING THE GROW THE DIVERSE IMPLEMENTING DIVERSITY POWER OF FOOTBALL WITHIN FOOTBALLING DIVERSITY REPRESENTATION WITHIN AND INCLUSION PRACTICE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AND INCLUSION ENVIRONMENT SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Develop Understand Scottish Demonstrate and opportunities for Football’s diverse Grow and support promote the power of coaches from diverse participation to allow participation within diversity and inclusion backgrounds to attend informed decisions diverse groups within football Scottish FA Coach to be made Education courses

Work with diversity Educate Scottish Make the Scottish Diversity and inclusion and inclusion clubs and member game a safe is embedded within stakeholders to ensure organisations on and enjoyable the development of messaging is received areas of diversity experience for all the Scottish game by diverse groups and inclusion OUR OBJECTIVES

Diversity and Diversity and inclusion Diversity and inclusion Grow relationships inclusion positively to be embedded within is supported through with diversity partners influence Scottish FA Scottish Football commercial outcomes and stakeholders Coach Education

Lead and support Inform the Scottish Grow wider Educate the wider the advancement game of diversity opportunities football family on of diverse player and inclusion through for diverse groups diversity and inclusion pathways best practise within football

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BEST PRACTICE The following Best Practise is designed to support the understanding and opportunities The Best Practice examples are not exhaustive and further opportunities are available available to the Wider Football Community to support the development of diversity within the structures of the organisation. Please contact the Scottish FA to discuss further and inclusion within Scottish football. opportunities or gain advice.

LEAD INSPIRE LEAD BY EXAMPLE IN IMPLEMENTING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PRACTICE INSPIRE INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS TO VIEW THE POWER OF FOOTBALL WITHIN DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Partnership • Open dialogue with diversity and inclusion partners Imagery • Publications to include all aspects of football Working with established diversity and inclusion • Undertake individual diversity and inclusion charters Use imagery within publications to reflect • 50/50 gender split within all publications partners to share best practise and explore • Create partnerships with diversity the diverse nature of communities within Scotland • Celebration images of campaigns opportunities to improve and inclusion groups and the diverse representation of Scottish football such as rainbow laces

• Creation of strong values which Insights • Undertake equality audit within structures Commercial encompass diversity and inclusion Equality monitoring will allow for further Promote diversity and inclusion • Implement relevant campaigns • Diversity and inclusion as a focal point understanding of representation across all levels to current and potential new commercial partners, to improve representation of the benefits to commercial partners of the game. This will allow us to better adapt ensuring their values match the diversity • Alter environment to create welcoming structures • Commercial partners supporting practises to ensure football is a game for all and inclusion development diversity and inclusion messages

• Understanding of the community • Creation of a Youth Board that is linked Target Marketing Diverse Viewpoints your organisations operates within to the main board Using insights to ensure diverse groups Working with multiple partners and stakeholders • Create marketing for diverse groups that are not • Creation of diversity and inclusion advisory committee are aware of activities by directly marketing to ensure diverse views are considered currently engaging with your organisation • Introduce equality partners to board through a network of stakeholders in all decision making processes • Open dialogue with participants and community • Encourage gender diversity to board and partner organisations leaders to gain greater understanding

• Establish Player Pathway within diversity football • Create partnerships with Reaching Full Potential • Follow best practises established by Scottish FA Stakeholders diversity and inclusion groups Establish best practise within football Working with a wide range of stakeholders • Attend Scottish FA CPD events • Support partner diversity and inclusion campaigns that allows women, youth’s and para-footballers to promote activities that ensure Scottish football • Encourage participants to take part • Promote activities through diversity opportunities to reach their full potential is regarded as a game for all in development opportunities and inclusion partners and groups

• Ensure website does not negatively Policies • Creation of an equality policy Websites limit individual’s access Creating policies and programmes • Include diversity and inclusion across all policies Ensure websites are appropriate to be viewed • Website spaces and stories to demonstrate within structures that encourages diversity • Include diversity and inclusion within by diversity and inclusion groups by undertaking diversity and inclusion and inclusion within football in Scotland disciplinary procedures an accessibility audit • Discuss website content with diversity and inclusion partners

• Include whole organisation within awards events Discrimination Reporting • Create new awards to celebrate Encourage reporting of discrimination • Establish discrimination reporting procedure Celebration diversity and inclusion across Scottish football to best allow • Report all cases of discrimination to relevant body Celebrate the diversity and inclusion • Ensure diverse judging panel the opportunity to tackle and education • Promote National Discrimination achievements within own programmes • Celebrate and raise awareness of diversity events the population of unacceptable conduct reporting pathways and the programmes of partners i.e. Religious Celebrations, LGBTI Awareness, and raise awareness of diversity and inclusion Mental Health Awareness • Alter social media platforms to recognise these events

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BEST PRACTICE

EDUCATE EDUCATE THE SCOTTISH GAME ON IMPROVING THE FOOTBALLING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION ENVIRONMENT

• Encourage gender diversity Empowering Women within organisational board Work with women across the game and encourage • Encourage female participants to take up them to undertake Coach Education courses, coaching and leadership roles as well as encourage them to take up leadership • Promote positive female role models roles in the game within the community

• Update best practise within club Stakeholders to allow diverse participation Working with stakeholder organisations • Understand barriers and limitation to participation in the creation of new and updated mechanisms • Work with diversity and inclusion partner related to diversity and inclusion organisations to improve structures

• Undertake training to understand Equality Training key diversity and inclusion areas Undertaking equality training for staff • Partner with key diversity and inclusion partners and volunteers to improve understanding • Undertake diversity and inclusion training of diversity and inclusion throughout Scotland with partner organisations

• Establish guidelines with regards Discrimination Educating to discrimination across the organisation Undertake education to understand • Educate organisation in acceptable conduct discrimination and how to • Best practise terminology used challenge behaviours throughout organisation

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BEST PRACTICE

GROW GROW THE DIVERSE REPRESENTATION WITHIN SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Strategy Developing new strategies to grow the message • Embed diversity and inclusion within main strategy and priorities within diversity and inclusion • Create specific strategies for diversity and inclusion which will demonstrate the development areas i.e. The Girl’s and Women’s Game within this area

• Establish campaigns which welcome Venue Accessibility diversity and inclusion groups Identify best practise to grow opportunities • Provide space within facility for diversity for new supporters, spectators and participants and inclusion partners within football • Implement best practise within venue accessibility

• Implement diversity and inclusion Workforce objectives within staff work plans The creation of additional roles specifically designated • Member of the board appointed as to diversity and inclusion across Scottish football. diversity and inclusion champion Support the development of current roles to ensure • Creation of role specifically for diversity and inclusion is embedded across work plans. diversity and inclusion

Delivery Partners • Work with partners to increase participation Demonstrate diversity and inclusion across diversity and inclusion through partnerships by increasing expectations • Create inclusion programme to create growth and standards with regards to delivery • Create new sections within club i.e. Over 35’s, across the game in Scotland Walking Football, Girl’s & Women’s, Para-football

Girls’ and Women’s Football • Establish programmes to increase growth Further develop the success of the women’s game • Create opportunities to support Women’s in Scotland by continuing to raise standards National team and promote role models and expectations of the game

Wider Opportunities • Establish programmes to encourage movement Encourage participants within diversity and inclusion into other aspects of the organisation areas to expand into other areas of the game such • Work with diversity and inclusion partners as coaching, refereeing and leadership roles to promote opportunities within organisation

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