Year 6 pupils from St John's Primary School, Manchester, attend the launch of Show Racism the Red Card's latest film at Manchester United's Old Trafford ground.
After watching the film, the pupils put their questions to a panel of footballers, including Rio Ferdinand and Andy Cole, and hear about their experiences of racism both on and off the pitch.
Back at school, the pupils do an activity to help them understand what it feels like to be a victim of racism.
Then they set to work on group entries for Show Racism the Red Card's annual school competition, which asks pupils to create work with an anti-racist message behind it. The groups discuss the meaning of racism and use their answers to put together some drama and rap entries.
Show Racism the Red Card is a charity which joins forces with professional footballers to combat racism.
Useful websites
Information about the campaign which uses top footballers to educate against racism in football and society
Show Racism the Red Card: FAQs
A range of frequently asked questions on race and racism
Official website of the Professional Football Association
Manchester United Official Website
Manchester United's website for schools
Lots of useful information on policies, attitudes, research, role of the coach and support staff, role of parents and how to deal with the problem
The Bullying Policy and Practice leaflet can be downloaded from this site
The Primary SEAL site provides a framework for explicitly promoting social and emotional skills, with built-in progression for each year group within a school
Official site of the Football Association
