Inspiring Learning, Confidence, and Wellbeing Through Sport and Education
Catered to primary schools, delivering engaging physical education sessions that not only promote sports participation but also enhance literacy, numeracy and PSHE skills through sport-themed resources. We aim to inspire the next generation by embedding the PLCF core values; Be Connected, Be Inspiring, Be Ambitious and Be Fair.
Premier League Primary Stars is the Premier League’s primary school education programme. It uses the appeal of football to inspire children aged five to 11 to be active and develop essential skills.
More than 100 Club Community Organisations across England and Wales deliver Premier League Primary Stars, supporting pupils in the classroom, the playground and on the sports field.
CONTACT : Macauley.Hobson@barnsleyfc.co.uk
The PE support and coaches have met my expectations with their skill and knowledge, this has led to the children advancing in their work throughout the term much quicker than anticipated, this has allowed for me to push and develop individual skills amongst pupils.
Premier League Primary Stars 23/24 Academic Year in Numbers
- We interacted with 550 students each week
- Across 25 schools
- Supported teachers with 300 PE lessons
- We've delivered 108 PHSE, English and Maths Interventions
- And held 29 competitions
Supporting Teachers, Inspiring Students
Thanks to funding from the Premier League and the Premier League Charitable Fund’s partners, Premier League Primary Stars has now been delivered in more than 19,000 (86.6 per cent) schools across England and Wales.
In 2022, the programme celebrated its fifth anniversary.
Premier League Primary Stars supports teachers in building their pupils’ confidence in key areas, including PSHE, Physical Education, Maths and English. Resources are created in collaboration with subject experts such as the National Literacy Trust.
It is also available as a free series of more than 650 curriculum-linked downloadable resources, developed by teachers for teachers, for every primary school in England and Wales.
Teachers across England and Wales can download free Premier League Primary Stars from plprimarystars.com.
Through Premier League Primary Stars, the Premier League and professional football clubs will:
- Enable children to take part in and enjoy more football, sport and physical activity
- Support teachers with the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver PE and sport
- Help children gain the skills they need to reach their goals
- Increase children's interest, understanding and confidence in English and Maths