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…
As Safer Internet Day 2026 approaches on 10 February, schools across the UK are preparing to explore this year’s theme: the safe and responsible use of AI. With artificial intelligence now embedded in the apps, games and digital tools children use daily, teachers are looking for accessible, age‑appropriate ways to help pupils understand how AI…
February brings a series of key moments in the school calendar; from LGBTQ+ History Month to Safer Internet Day, Children’s Mental Health Week and World Book Day. To support teachers during one of the busiest months of the year, Premier League Primary Stars has launched a new set of free, ready-to-use resources designed to enrich…
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…
Football has the power to inspire, unite, and transform lives and now teachers can learn how to use it as a force for good in the classroom. Premier League Primary Stars and EA SPORTS FC FUTURES are hosting a free live webinar designed to help educators tackle behaviour challenges and support pupil wellbeing through the…
Maths Week England (11–15 November) is the perfect opportunity to show pupils that maths is everywhere – even on the football pitch! Premier League Primary Stars is offering two exciting, free resources that bring numbers to life through sport. ⚽ Season Stats Dashboard This interactive tool uses real Premier League player and match data to…
Premier League Primary Stars has teamed up with EA Sports FC to launch a brand-new, free teaching resource designed to energise classrooms and playgrounds across the UK. The activity pack, titled Positive Play with EA Sports FC, blends football and gaming to inspire pupils to get active, build teamwork, and develop leadership skills – all…
