The Autumn term is underway, and teachers are always looking for practical ways to support wellbeing, confidence, and resilience in the classroom throughout the year.
With World Mindfulness Day on 12th September, Premier League Primary Stars is offering free, ready-to-use resources that help children build life skills just like professional footballers.
The timing is particularly inspiring following the Lionesses’ historic win, which provides a real-world example of resilience, teamwork, and determination for pupils to emulate.
Resilience resource: learning from the pros
The refreshed Resilience resource features inspiring stories from Harry Kane and the Lionesses, giving pupils the tools to:
- Build confidence
- Learn from mistakes
- Develop a growth mindset to turn “I can’t” into “I can”
These resources are perfect for linking curriculum learning with real-life role models, showing pupils how resilience and perseverance apply both on and off the pitch.
Alongside resilience, the Healthy Body, Healthy Mind resource helps pupils understand the connection between physical activity and mental wellbeing. It provides practical classroom activities and lesson plans to help children:
- Stay active and healthy
- Manage stress effectively
- Build routines that support both body and mind
Together, these resources give teachers a ready-to-use toolkit for promoting emotional wellbeing, personal development, and life skills across the school year.
Why it matters
Research shows that 1 in 3 young people have little or no confidence, highlighting the need for tools that build resilience and self-belief (Hark’s Listen Up report, 2025).
Premier League Primary Stars combines the universal appeal of football with curriculum-linked learning to engage pupils while supporting their wellbeing. Teachers report:
- 92% of pupils enjoy sport more
- 96% see improvements in teamwork
- 80%+ notice gains in confidence and attitudes towards PSHE
Since its launch, the programme has reached over 19,000 schools, delivered through 103 professional football club community organisations, and engaged 1.1 million children digitally each year. Backed by £61.9m of Premier League investment, it’s trusted nationwide to boost both learning and personal development.
How you can access the resources
Both the Resilience resource and Healthy Body, Healthy Mind pack are free and available to all primary schools in England and Wales. They can be downloaded here: https://plprimarystars.com/healthy-body-healthy-mind
By using these resources, teachers can give pupils the skills to build resilience and wellbeing this term, just like the pros, while tying lessons to World Mindfulness Day and the inspirational Lionesses’ legacy.
