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…
Mounting pressure on schools and teachers to continue delivering a high-quality education amid reduced resources is raising concerns about their ability to deliver effective change. A new report from Commercial Services Group, based on responses from 500 school leaders and teachers, and 500 parents in England, found 89% of parents remain happy with their child’s education and…
Big-screen special effects experts lend their cutting-edge skills to help teach school children about rail safety Each week, 77 children put themselves at risk of harm on Britain’s railway Schools are getting innovative new hard-hitting films ahead of rail safety becoming a compulsory part of the national curriculum later this year. Production techniques more commonly seen on the big screen are…
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…
Over 210,000 young people reached through the programme since 2023 and more than 146,000 engagements in 2025/26 alone Creative industry partners donated £1.5 million in-kind through time, expertise, and resources in 2025/26 ScreenSkills is now wrapping up the programme ahead of the announcement of a new refreshed Creative Careers Service With 146,000+ engagements…
As schools across the UK prepare to mark World Creativity and Innovation Week (15–21 April) and Creativity and Innovation Day on 21 April, many teachers are looking for meaningful ways to help young people stretch their imaginations and develop original ideas. To support this, Samsung is offering a suite of free, ready‑to‑use resources through its…
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…
Discovery Education today announced the return of the digital learning challenge designed to keep children engaged over the school Easter holidays. The DoodleLearning Spring Challenge encourages children to practise maths and English for just a few minutes each day using Doodle’s award-winning learning programmes. Last year’s seasonal Doodle challenges saw record participation, with…
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…
New Veloce-powered teaching resource launches at E.ON UK’s New Energy Academy for National Careers Week The resource supports the updated Department for Education (DfE) careers guidance on real‑world learning and work experience The new resource includes short videos featuring engineers and athletes including Kevin Hansen, Charlie Martin, Chloe Grant, Heather Cowell and Chelsea Pitman, Efe…
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…
This World Wildlife Day, Why Not Get Your School Involved in Cakes for Apes. A Sweet Way to Support Orangutan Conservation and Your School With just a month to go until World Wildlife Day – We are asking schools to join the fun and help protect critically endangered orangutans with Cakes for Apes, our…
About Into Film Careers Into Film is the UK’s charity for film and education. Our Careers programme supports educators and young people with free resources, industry encounters and opportunities that open up routes into the screen industries. With National Careers Week approaching, February brings a small number of high-impact resources, events and opportunities designed to…
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…
Premier League Primary Stars is helping teachers kick off the new term with a suite of free resources designed to make spring term organised, inclusive, and inspiring. The Premier League Primary Stars programme reaches 88% of primary schools in England and Wales, using the power of football to engage pupils in learning and active play….
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…
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…
Pupils from Norwich School are celebrating their success after taking part in a popular, UK-wide maths and English learning challenge. 50 pupils at Norwich School received awards after taking part in the 2025 DoodleLearning Summer Challenge, which is designed to motivate children during the school holidays and prevent summer learning loss. Tens of thousands of children around the UK took…
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…
As the UK government calls for urgent reform in Design and Technology education, Samsung’s flagship programme offers a timely solution for teachers and students alike. Samsung has launched the latest edition of its Solve for Tomorrow programme – a free, curriculum-linked initiative designed to help schools deliver engaging, real-world learning in Design & Technology (D&T),…
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…
Anti-Bullying Week (11–15 November) is a vital moment in the school calendar to promote kindness, inclusion and respect. This year, Premier League Primary Stars is supporting schools with a brand-new, free resource: Power for Good, developed in collaboration with the Anti-Bullying Alliance. Using the universal language of football, the Power for Good lesson helps pupils:…
