As the Premier League dedicates its October match rounds to No Room for Racism, pupils from primary and secondary schools have been meeting players, hearing their stories and learning what it means to be an ally. Every Premier League match between 17 and 25 October is dedicated to No Room for Racism, the League’s…
Premier League Primary Stars has launched The Power of Positive Voices, a brand-new free assembly resource that brings the stories of Premier League players into the classroom this Black History Month. Primary schools marking Black History Month this October can now download The Power of Positive Voices, a brand-new free assembly resource from Premier League…
Year 8 pupil Seb met Brighton & Hove Albion forward Femi Azeez and anti-racism campaigner Leroy Rosenior at a No Room for Racism workshop, and came away determined to be an ally to everyone. Pupils in Sussex got the chance to hear first-hand what racism in football really looks like when Brighton & Hove Albion…
Young reporter Myla met Brentford players Josh Dasilva and Nathan Collins at a special Premier League Primary Stars session about fairness, equality and inclusion in football. Pupils had a lesson with a difference this month when they met two Brentford players to talk about racism, fairness and why football is for everyone. The session, run…
Premier League Primary Stars has launched The Power of Positive Voices, a brand-new free assembly resource that brings the stories of Premier League players into the classroom this Black History Month. Primary schools marking Black History Month this October can now download The Power of Positive Voices, a brand-new free assembly resource from Premier League…
A new free resource is helping teachers map out the term ahead in minutes – with every key date and awareness event already on the calendar. With the new school year now in full swing, staying on top of key dates and awareness events can feel like a job in itself. A new free resource…
A new season, a fresh start: these free PSHE resources are designed to help pupils build confidence, resilience and self-esteem from day one. A new school year is the perfect moment to help pupils build the confidence and resilience they’ll need to take on new challenges. Premier League Primary Stars has released a set of…
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…
July is Disability Pride Month, a month dedicated to celebrating disabled people and building greater understanding around accessibility and inclusion. For schools, it’s a timely moment to reflect on how inclusive PE lessons really are for pupils with SEND, who can sometimes find this the hardest part of the day to access. That’s where Sensory…
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…
As the summer term gathers pace, many teachers are looking for ways to keep pupils motivated and focused – without adding to already full workloads. A new free resource from Premier League Primary Stars, created in partnership with the National Literacy Trust, aims to do exactly that. Media Match Day uses the excitement of a…
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…
With the Premier League season drawing to a close later this month, football is once again dominating playground conversations. But for many schools, the moment is about more than just match results – it’s an opportunity to address some deeper challenges around inclusion, confidence and participation in sport. Despite significant progress in recent years, barriers…
Talking about mental health in primary classrooms can feel daunting. Teachers know these conversations matter – but finding age‑appropriate, practical ways to start them isn’t always straightforward. As Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May) approaches, Premier League recommends turning to an unexpected ally: football. Through Premier League Primary Stars, teachers can use a suite of…
This Mental Health Awareness Week, the theme is Action – for yourself, for someone else, for all of us. For teachers looking for a way to take that action in the classroom, a new campaign from The FA and Barclays has everything you need. Made for This Game: Breaking Barriers is a national education initiative…
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…
World Maths Day (26 March) offers teachers a brilliant opportunity to spark children’s curiosity and build confidence in numeracy. This year, Premier League Primary Stars is helping schools celebrate with a suite of free, curriculum‑linked resources that make maths meaningful, active, and exciting – all through the universal appeal of football. Developed with teachers, clubs…
Schools across the country are invited to take part in a high‑energy, football‑inspired literacy event this World Book Day, as Premier League Primary Stars in collaboration with National Literacy Trust team up to host The Great Big Footy and Booky Quiz 2026. Taking place on Thursday 5 March 2026, the free 45‑minute live quiz is…
As schools across the country prepare for Children’s Mental Health Week (9–15 February), Premier League Primary Stars has launched a suite of free wellbeing resources designed to help teachers support pupils’ emotional health in simple, age‑appropriate ways. The materials – which include lessons, infographics and confidence‑building activities – are aimed at KS1 and KS2 pupils…
As schools across the UK mark LGBTQ+ History Month this February, Premier League Primary Stars is supporting teachers with an enhanced version of its popular Stand in Someone Else’s Shoes inclusion resource – now featuring Pick a Path, a brand‑new interactive digital learning game designed to help pupils explore empathy, allyship and inclusivity. The…
