Teaching resources launched ahead of Anti-Bullying Week

The Premier League has teamed up with the Anti-Bullying Alliance to launch a new set of free, curriculum-linked teaching resources for schools in support of Anti-Bullying Week 2024 (11 to 15 November). 

This year’s focus is on respect for all, regardless of gender, race, or ability, and applying it in real-life situations.

Launched in 2017, Premier League Primary Stars is the Premier League's primary school education programme, helping children to learn through the power of football in more than 19,000 primary schools across England and Wales. 

Available on the Premier League Primary Stars education website, the free resources are designed for children aged seven to 11 and equip teachers with tools to effectively address bullying. Drawing on the expertise of industry leaders, subject matter experts, and the influence of Premier League role models—both on and off the pitch—the football-themed lessons use the sport’s appeal to inspire meaningful classroom conversations, encourage reflection on behaviour, and promote respectful relationships.

Martha Evans, director of the Anti-Bullying Alliance, said: “We are delighted about this collaboration with the Premier League to create school materials for Anti-Bullying Week. Together, we hope to equip educators with the skills they need to promote respect over bullying and make a positive impact on young people's lives." 

The programme provides teachers and parents with access to more than 650 downloadable resources across a range of curriculum subjects at Key Stage 1 (ages five to seven) and Key Stage 2 (ages seven to 11), developed by teachers for teachers, and in collaboration with subject experts.

The 'Choose Respect' teaching pack is the latest Premier League Primary Stars resource to be made available to teachers. 

Offering practical, easy-to-use resources aligned with the English and Welsh PSHE curriculum, the resource helps pupils to explore key concepts like self-respect, respect for others, and understanding how their actions affect those around them. 

Premier League Charitable Fund Chief Executive, Ruth Shaw OBE, added: "The new Premier League Primary Stars Choose Respect resource uses children's passion for football to engage them in learning. Promoting respect in schools is vital for creating safe, inclusive environments where children can thrive. 
"The resource, designed to support children to understand the consequences of actions, during Anti Bullying Week and beyond, is our latest free PSHE offering for primary school teachers. It complements the Premier League Primary Stars suite of more than 650 free primary school resources designed to harness children's love of the sport to help them to develop essential life skills, and to learn and engage in classroom activities.”

Teachers across England and Wales can download the ‘Choose Respect’ resources for free from the Premier League Primary Stars website.