Inclusion means making sure everyone has a voice and feels like they belong, no matter their background, abilities, or identity.
We aim to:
- Treat everyone fairly.
- Ensure all apprentices have access to appropriate education to enable them to reach their full potential.
- Provide inclusion training to staff and apprentices.
- Promote good practice.
- Lead by example in our work with all stakeholders.
The EFL’s ‘Together’ strategy for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) has set out a clear mission:
The EFL establishes a best-in class provision, ensuring inclusive opportunities within the EFL environment through sustainable and effective change.
LFE helps the EFL in their role to:
- Monitor the progress of the EFL’s equality journey.
- Share good practice across the EFL and beyond.
- Develop and maintain relationships with national stakeholders.
- Challenge and support English football, including EFL clubs, to progress on their ED&I journey.
- Embed ED&I across the EFL.
- Support EFL clubs with their undertaking of the Code of Practice
- Support EFL clubs with education provision and resources.
All EFL member clubs have committed to developing their ED&I practices.
All clubs now have an ED&I lead and will be assessed by the EFL against the Code of Practice, which includes the work of the academies.