Global charity Right To Play’s Save Her Seat project has supported thousands of girls to overcome barriers, learn and develop critical life skills The project is funded by the UK government through UK Aid Match, and donations from the public and LFC Foundation Girls in rural Tanzania are thriving thanks to a project that has…
National School Sports Week (6–12 July) is around the corner, arriving right when pupils’ energy levels – and patience for sitting still – are wearing thin before the summer break. It’s the perfect excuse to swap a chunk of classroom time for movement, games and a bit of friendly competition. Premier League Primary Stars has…
Reluctant readers don’t always need more books pushed at them – sometimes they need a different way in. That’s the thinking behind Go All In Together!, a free on-demand workshop from Premier League Primary Stars and the National Literacy Trust, created to mark the National Year of Reading 2026 and hosted by TV and radio…
The last week of term rarely goes to plan – reports are written, classrooms are half packed up, and attention spans are at zero. For teachers after something low-effort but meaningful to fill those final lessons, Premier League Primary Stars has three free wellbeing resources that fit the bill. Resilience, created with the Harry Kane…
It’s the classic end-of-term trap: pack up in July with good intentions, then arrive back in September already behind. Premier League Primary Stars’ free Autumn Term Planner aims to break that cycle, helping teachers map out lessons early, find curriculum-linked resources, and build key awareness dates into their timetable from day one. The planner flags…
Global charity Right To Play and LFC Foundation – the official charity of Liverpool Football Club – have launched a new project to improve early childhood education for hundreds of thousands of children in Ghana, as part of the long-term partnership between the two organisations. The three-year project will strengthen national and district kindergarten education systems through the delivery of high-quality, play-based teacher training across Ghana. This will help improve…
For many Year 6 pupils, the move to secondary school is one of the most emotionally loaded moments of their school career. Excitement and anxiety often sit side by side – and while teachers want to help, finding the right tools to open those conversations in a meaningful, manageable way isn’t always easy. Premier League…
National School Sports Week (6–12 July) is a brilliant opportunity to celebrate physical activity, build team spirit, and send pupils into the summer feeling confident and included. But brilliant PE doesn’t have to mean extra workload. Premier League Primary Stars has a range of free, curriculum-linked resources that teachers can pick up and use with…
National Writing Day – celebrated on 24 June – is one of the most energising dates in the primary calendar. But with the end of term fast approaching, finding the time and motivation to deliver something fresh and meaningful can feel like an uphill battle. That’s where Premier League Primary Stars comes in. Its suite…
Last week (21-22 May) at Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Molineux Stadium, more than 450 young people from across England and Wales had the experience of a lifetime over two days of competition at the 2026 Premier League Primary Stars Football Tournament. Having come through regional qualifiers for the right to represent their local club, the players had…
Just half of Britain’s 13-to-16-year-olds say marriage is important to them in adulthood Instead, the next generation to become adults put their focus on financial independence, networks of friends and property Despite a clear vision for their future, only half (52%) feel ready for adult life Nine in 10 (86%) say they would feel more ready if…
With pupil wellbeing and belonging under real pressure in UK schools, simple tools that help build positive relationships are more valuable than ever. Recent DfE data highlights ongoing concerns around pupils’ sense of safety, enjoyment and belonging at school, and also reveal that many children continue to face online harm and bullying, reinforcing the need…
A brand-new teaching resource from Premier League Primary Stars, developed in collaboration with EA SPORTS FC FUTURES – offering schools an innovative, completely free way to foster teamwork, inclusion, and active play. Playground Champions, now available for Key Stage 2, taps into pupils’ passion for football and gaming to help schools create more positive, engaging…
Teachers from Merseyside were among the first to experience a new initiative from the Premier League Primary Stars and EA SPORTS FC, designed to promote teamwork and inclusion in schools. On Thursday 27 November, educators joined a special webinar and panel discussion at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium to explore how football can help pupils develop…
The Premier League and EA SPORTS FC have teamed up to launch a free education resource designed to build teamwork and support a positive and inclusive football culture in primary schools. The new Positive Play with EA SPORTS FC resource complements existing PE and classroom practice and is available to every primary school in England…
Help take learning outside the classroom with Go Ape Win a high ropes experience for up to 30 pupils at Go Ape locations across the UK (T&Cs apply. See website for full details). The more shares and entries, the higher your chances, so make sure to spread the word and get your whole class…
As teachers prepare to mark World Mental Health Day (10 October), Premier League Primary Stars is stepping up with a suite of free, curriculum-linked resources designed to spark meaningful classroom discussions on wellbeing. Used in more than 20,000 primary schools, the programme has been shown to make a real difference. By combining the power of…
The Premier League has announced an increased commitment to supporting secondary education, with more young people across England and Wales set to benefit from its Premier League Inspires programme in the 2025/26 school year. Delivered through professional football club charities, Premier League Inspires uses the power of football to empower young people to develop personal,…
This October, global charity Right To Play will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special five-day exhibition in central London. The 25 Years of Play exhibition will run from 7–11 October 2025 at ST.ART Gallery, Eastcastle Street, and will be free and open to the public daily. Bringing together striking photography and film,…
Sports and physical education resources supplier Davies Sports has announced a new partnership with the Association of Colleges (AoC) Sport, becoming the organisation’s first official sports equipment partner. The partnership will see Davies Sports support all of the AoC Sport’s National Championships in 2025/26, supplying equipment across a range of sports. As part of…
The UK’s only inclusive festival for autistic people is back in Derbyshire this September, offering families a safe and welcoming place to play and explore. Spectrum Autism Festival is set to take place at Lea Green Activity Centre near Matlock in Derbyshire on Saturday 13th September. 850 visitors from across the East Midlands are expected…
Players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised £1 million to date for global development charity Right To Play. This vital support is helping the charity to transform the lives of vulnerable children in its programmes around the world using the power of play. Right To Play UK has received funding raised by players of…
YPO is collaborating with ElevationX to deliver free school workshops about sustainability for year 5 and 6 school children. Aimed at Key Stage 2 and 3 students, Power to Drive allows school children to learn about electricity and energy by building and racing electric cars. The free workshops delivered by ElevationX staff are aimed at increasing…
LFC Foundation and global charity Right To Play have launched a new project to transform children’s lives in Ethiopia, as part of the long-term partnership between the two organisations. The three-year project will improve reading skills and mental well-being among vulnerable children in Debre Birhan City, in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. The…
Children with special educational needs can join in and make friends more easily as 300 playgrounds throughout the UK become more inclusive 18.02.2025: A trip to the park can be challenging and lonely for children with additional needs who may struggle with verbal communication. To prevent that, councils around the country are installing hundreds…
