Berks & Bucks FA supports Anti-Bullying Week 2014. This year’s theme is ‘Let’s stop bullying for all’. Alongside promoting Anti-Bullying messages within all areas of children’s activity this year the Anti-Bullying Alliance are focusing specifically on raising awareness of bullying targeted towards Disabled Children and those with Special Education Needs. Research tells us that these children, of which many engage within football, are significantly more likely to experience bullying than those who are not disabled and don’t have a special education need.

Within football we encourage all of our affiliated clubs to sign up to The FA’s comprehensive Anti -Bullying Policy which provides clubs with a downloadable template policy and also provides guidance on

• Signs and indicators of Bullying.
• Types of Bullying including Discrimination and Online Bullying
• organisations that can provide help and support on Bullying to both parents and young people

To download The FA Anti-Bullying Policy template Click here
To find out more on Anti Bullying Week and the work of the Anti-Bullying Alliance please click here:
Important Note
BeatBullying, Cybermentors and Stoptextbully have recently communicated that they are currently not operational. Therefore the Anti-Bullying Alliance suggests that individuals needing direct support and advice should be signposted to Childline.org.uk, Tel 0800 1111 who alongside their helpline has comprehensive Bullying resource pages for children and young people. In light of the above the FA is currently updating the guidance for parents, carers and young people' within The FA Anti-Bullying Policy
Further Support
For direct support in dealing with bullying issues within youth football please contact your Club or County Fa Welfare Officer.
For other organisations providing support and advice click here or Tel 0800 1111 – provide advice and support for Children young people 24/7
Together we can make ‘Football Safe – Not Sorry’