Match officials will now have access to further education resources as part of an ongoing partnership between Kick It Out and The FA.

Over 2,000 FA referees will now have access to valuable online learning focused on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) as part of a new partnership announced by Kick It Out and The FA.

Through this collaboration, FA officials across both the men's and women's game will be able to take Kick It Out's education courses via The FA's learning platform.

The first course, covering Islam and Muslim Communities, will be rolled out this month as part of Islamophobia Awareness Month, followed by a range of courses including allyship, antisemitism, sexism & misogyny, and LGBTQ+ awareness throughout the season.

This partnership is set to reach officials in the grassroots game, giving them the opportunity to broaden their understanding of different values, cultures, and forms of discrimination. It will also provide insight into diversity and under-represented communities, both within football and in wider society.

The platform hosts free of charge EDI learning resources designed to connect coaches, clubs, players and fans with training materials and expertise.

Visit The Academy here: https://theacademy.kickitout.org/

Sources: Information, SPAL

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