The Anti-Bullying Alliance is asking everyone to ‘choose Respect’

The FA Grassroots Code helps children understand how they should behave whilst at football by giving respect and being inclusive. Please take a moment during this year’s Anti-Bullying Week to revisit and reinforce the Grassroots Code with youth players focussing on, kindness and acceptance.

Join the fun – why not invite players to train in odd socks and be part of the Anti-Bullying Week conversation. You can also get involved by sharing the parent/carer anti-bullying resources and reminding all adults to lead by example.

Martha Evans, Director of the Anti-Bullying Alliance said – “This Anti-Bullying Week we want to empower children and young people to not resort to bullying, even when we disagree and remind adults to lead by example on and off the football pitch.

“Supporting Anti-Bullying Week is one of the many ways football can raise awareness of safeguarding and help to create a healthy culture where children give respect and embrace difference. Wearing odd socks at training is a great way to support this year’s anti-bullying week in your club, building conversations with and between players, parents/carers and club officials”, says Sue Ravenlaw, The FA’s Head of Safeguarding.