As Mental Health Awareness Week (13–19 May 2025) approaches, schools across the UK are being encouraged to prioritise emotional wellbeing in the classroom – and Premier League Primary Stars is here to help. Offering teachers a comprehensive suite of curriculum-linked PSHE resources, designed to support pupils’ confidence, resilience, and overall mental health.
The need for this support is growing. According to a recent Premier League Primary Stars teacher survey:
- 95% have observed increased pupil anxiety since the start of the school year
- 86% report a rise in low self-esteem
- 80% said pupils began taking more active steps to look after their wellbeing after using the Premier League resources
With figures like these, it’s clear that classroom-based mental health support is more crucial than ever. Premier League Primary Stars is uniquely placed to provide this through football-themed, accessible, and teacher-friendly resources.
All resources are free, curriculum linked and designed specifically for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. These flexible, easy-to-use materials are perfect for use during Mental Health Awareness Week and throughout the school year.
These include:
- Self-Esteem: Helps pupils identify their strengths and unique qualities, encouraging them to value who they are and recognise the power of a positive mindset.
- Building Self-Esteem: Offers practical, interactive classroom activities that develop pupils’ confidence, self-worth, and emotional awareness through team-based reflection and discussion.
- Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: Explores the link between physical and mental health, helping children understand how daily habits like sleep, movement, and nutrition impact their wellbeing.
- Premier League Wellbeing Stars – A whole-school initiative that encourages pupils to plan and take part in their own Wellbeing Week, promoting teamwork and goal setting.
- Resilience & Actions and Reactions – Resources supporting emotional regulation, self-control, and decision-making through real-life scenarios and role play.
- Video content featuring youth mental health champion Dr Alex George
Explore all wellbeing resources HERE.
Premier League Primary Stars is already making an impact in 87% of primary schools across England and Wales, with a teacher community of more than 70,000 teachers. By blending the motivational power of football with practical, curriculum-aligned teaching tools, the programme helps teachers make a real difference to their pupils’ lives – both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, visit Premier League Primary Stars website or follow @PLCommunities on social media for updates and inspiration.
