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⚽ A huge moment for girls’ football.

More than 9,000 young people took part in the Premier League Primary Stars National Girls Football Tournament this year, a brilliant milestone for the future of girls’ sport.

Last week, 20 finalist schools came together to represent their local clubs and experience the unforgettable – walking out onto a Premier League pitch, competing in official kits, and standing proudly beside the iconic Premier League Trophy. But the real impact goes beyond the pitch.

For many girls, the tournament has been a game-changer! Building confidence, inspiring ambition, and opening new possibilities. Just listen to this young player’s experience:

“Taking part in this has built my confidence. I used to be really scared of playing against different people, but I don't feel like that now. In our school, I am people leader which is someone who represents your class. Football gave me the confidence to go for that role.”

Hear more from the pupils, teachers and coaches who made it happen 👉 plprimarystars.com/news/pl-primary-stars-2025-tournament

Learn more about Premier League Primary Stars 👉 plprimarystars.com/

🎾 No tennis experience? No problem!

Celebrate National School Sports Week by joining thousands of teachers taking LTA Youth Schools’ FREE 90-minute tennis training course. Build your confidence, get your pupils active and earn £250 for you school along the way! 🙌

Learn more 👉 www.lta.org.uk/roles-and-venues/schools/

There is just 1 week to go until NBA UK and London Marathon Events host their exciting Jr. NBA 3v3 finals festival! 🏀

This unique collaboration is opening up new ways to bring basketball into schools – from the exciting new Jr. NBA 3v3 tournament to NBA in the Classroom, a free programme packed with resources to help teachers build students’ confidence and life skills, all through the energy and excitement of the game.

With more young people getting into the game, this project opens the door for schools and teachers to get involved, helping to make basketball a game for everyone across the capital.

Learn more about Jr. NBA 3v3 👉 https://classroom.nba.com/jr-nba-3v3/

Or about the fantastic NBA in the Classroom programme 👉 https://classroom.nba.com/

Real impact starts with real voices.

E.ON have shaped the New Energy Academy with valuable insights from teachers and students – creating free resources that build green skills, boost confidence and inspire future careers.

💡 58% of students said it helped build skills for their future.

🌍 59% can now describe what a green career involves.

Now, your class can get involved with the Trailblazing Heroes competition! Support your students to celebrate sustainability changemakers and you could win a visit from football legend Fara Williams & a skills workshop for your year group. Learn more 👉 https://www.eonenergy.com/new-energy-academy/competition-resources.html

95% of young Black students say they’ve heard or witnessed racist language at school.

⚽ How can football support you in tackling racism in your classroom?

In this powerful episode of HeadTeachChat, Premier League Primary Stars share how football is being used to engage students in meaningful conversations about respect, diversity and inclusion.

Tune in as Nick Perchard from The Premier League explains how their No Room for Racism campaign has already reached over 500,000 young people – and why creating a culture of respect, aspiration and belonging in schools requires more than one-off lessons.

Plus, Victor Odeyemi from Chelsea FC Foundation shares how their drama-based This is Us programme is helping students stand up to racism with confidence.

💻 Watch the episode now: https://headteacherchat.com/podcasts/no-room-for-racism-empowering-schools-through-football-jktjf

💬 Or read the highlights in this article: https://headteacherchat.com/blogs/no-room-for-racism-empowering-schools-through-football-egkfo

No Room for Racism: Empowering Schools Through Football by In this episode of the Head Teach Chat podcast, hosts Lucy and Jonathan welcome Nick from the Premier League and Victor from Chelsea Football Club Foundation to discuss the important role football can play in addressing racism and promoting inclusivity in schools. . Last updated on Apr 17, 2025.

Did you know that only 56% of primary school teachers feel confident teaching PE?

Boost your confidence and enhance your PE lessons with LTA Youth Schools’ free, online 90-minute training course! Plus, by completing the course, your school will receive a £250 voucher and:

🎾 Primary school teachers will be sent a Primary Pack filled with exciting goodies—including printed resources and exclusive fun Tennisable character cards—delivered straight to your school.

🎾 Secondary school teachers will be entered into our prize draw to win a money can't buy experience for your students with a trip to the new women’s HSBC Championship WTA 500 event if you complete by 3 April.

Register to access the LTA Youth Schools inclusive course and resources 👉 https://www.lta.org.uk/roles-and-venues/schools

Did you know that 64% of girls drop out of sports by the time they reach puberty?

On Friday 7 March, young people everywhere will come together for a record-breaking celebration of girls’ football. This is more than just a game; it’s about inspiration and empowerment.

Why are schools getting involved?

⚽ Inspire & Empower – Encourage inclusion in sport and reinforce that girls belong in football, especially on .
⚽ Build Leaders – Give students the opportunity to step up, lead, and grow.
⚽ Flexible Timing – Schools can run the session at a time that suits them.
⚽ Support Provided – Access session ideas, a marketing toolkit, and everything needed to make the event a success.

Be part of history. Sign up now 👉 https://thefa.jotform.com/242462959750971

There's just 20 minutes to go until the British Army's STEM Careers Webinar. The session will showcase cutting-edge STEM opportunities in the Army and unpack the Defence STEM Undergraduate Sponsorship—offering up to £42,750 in financial support for students’ studies. 🎓

As part of the British Army’s celebration of and , they will also be recognising the vital contributions of women in STEM.

Join here 👉 https://jobs.army.mod.uk/meet-your-army/100015/

Yesterday, the FA has launched —a bold new campaign designed to unlock equal opportunities for women and girls in football, proving it’s a sport where they truly belong.

Building on the success of , which secured equal access to football in schools, this new campaign marks the next step in shaping a brighter future for the women’s game.

The impact so far speaks for itself:

⚽️ 56% increase in the number of women and girls playing football
⚽️ 88% increase in the number of female coaches being developed
⚽️ 113% increase in the number of female referees

But there’s still work to do. Made for This Game shows the time for asking permission to play is over, empowering all women and girls to take their rightful place on the pitch.

Join the conversation and help drive lasting change—on and off the pitch.
👉https://www.englandfootball.com/madeforthisgame

Over a quarter of 11-year-olds in England leave primary school without meeting the expected reading level. Traditional reading initiatives don’t always reach every child—but by using footballers and clubs that they admire, we can reach and excite more young people about reading!

We can't wait for the upcoming Premier League Primary Stars event in collaboration with the National Literacy Trust. We’ve loved working alongside the The Premier League Charitable Fund League Charitable Fund over the years to help promote reading to children in a fun and interactive way.

The Great World Book Day 2025 Footy & Booky Quiz, hosted by primary school teacher and content creator Kit Brown, is a live event open to all primary schools across England and Wales. Here’s what you can expect:

⚽ A fun, 45-minute online quiz with Football School authors Ben Lyttleton & Alex Bellos.
🏆 Exciting school prizes & special guest appearances from World Book Day authors & football stars!
🎤 The chance for schools to ask for shout-outs from the presenters.

Last year, over half a million children tuned in—don’t miss out!
Sign up today 👉 https://literacytrust.org.uk/events/world-book-day-live/

If you caught Monday night’s news on ITV or BBC News, you may have seen the exciting announcement from National Basketball Association (NBA) on their new initiative to inspire more young people to play basketball in London’s schools.

This first-of-its-kind collaboration between the NBA and London Marathon Events is all about making basketball more accessible in schools—whether through the brand-new Jr. NBA 3v3 tournament or the NBA in the Classroom programme, which provides free resources for teachers to equip young people with key life skills all through the lens of this exhilarating game! 🏀

With basketball participation on the rise, this initiative will help more schools, teachers, and students get involved, making the game more inclusive and accessible across the capital.

Check out the free resources here 👉 https://classroom.nba.com/

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