Programme Spotlight: Wildcats
In the first of our monthly programme spotlights we are taking a closer look at Wildcats, the FA-funded programme aimed at engaging girls aged five to 11 in football.
The internet is a powerful tool, the amount of information that is now easily accessible online is great, but it also has its downfalls, which we need to educate young people about
Jas Singh Inspires Lead at the Foundation of LightAlmost half (49%) of young people aged 8-17 years said that what they do and see online contributes to their identity, making up an essential part of who they are online. 54% admit they would feel lost, confused or as if they’d lost a part of themselves if their online accounts were taken away. Because of the internet 51% have felt better emotionally or less alone, 47% have gained confidence to be themselves online and 31% have found support they couldn’t find offline. This Safer Internet Day (11th February) we are encouraging everyone to think about the ways in which they ask, give and receive consent online and we are calling on fans and supporters to get involved by:
In the first of our monthly programme spotlights we are taking a closer look at Wildcats, the FA-funded programme aimed at engaging girls aged five to 11 in football.
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