Free resources launched to boost girls’ confidence in PE

Premier League Primary Stars is offering a new set of free teaching resources aimed at making football and PE lessons more inclusive, especially for girls, who remain less likely than boys to participate in sport.

With inclusivity and confidence at the heart of the initiative, the new materials provide practical classroom tools designed to help teachers foster a supportive environment where all pupils feel encouraged to get involved in physical activity.

Active Allies promotes allyship and teamwork among pupils, encouraging boys and girls alike to support each other and challenge negative attitudes towards girls’ participation in sport. The resource includes classroom activities linked to PSHE and PE curricula, helping schools embed inclusion into everyday learning.

Meanwhile, Tackling Gender Stereotypes gives teachers structured lesson plans to challenge outdated views about who can take part in football or physical education. The aim is to help children think critically about gender roles, while building empathy, respect, and self-confidence—skills that extend far beyond the sports field.

The resources come as part of a wider push to close the gender gap in school sports. So far, Premier League Primary Stars has reached over 1.1 million pupils each year in more than 19,000 primary schools across England and Wales. Teachers using the programme report a boost in confidence when delivering inclusive PE lessons, as well as increased pupil enjoyment—particularly among girls—and better classroom collaboration overall.

By combining football with role models and engaging, inclusive content, Premier League Primary Stars is equipping schools to actively challenge stereotypes and inspire a new generation of confident, active children.

Both Active Allies and Tackling Gender Stereotypes are available now, free to download for all primary schools.