Barclays Girls’ Football in Schools
Girls in the Game
We want to build on the success of the Lionesses in the Euros and World Cup, using this platform to inspire more girls in Herefordshire to play football.
As a partnership we will have a focus on:
- curricular and extra-curriculum provision (including teacher training and CPD)
- leadership
- competition
- links to opportunities in the community
School can access more support, resources and find information about programmes at www.girlsfootballinschools.org
Teacher Training and Development - Primary
KS1 – FA Shooting Stars with Disney (Active play through storytelling and Girls football clubs)
Using the inspiration of Disney stories, children become active through activities which support development of social skills, creativity, teamwork, communication and confidence
Watch the video here.
KS2 – PlayHers
An inclusive girls’ football programme powered by England Football and the Premier League, designed for primary school teachers to deliver with Key Stage 2 (7–11-year-olds) grow in confidence, build essential life skills and enjoy the game, no matter their experience or ability. PlayHers uses the power of football to support girls to develop self-belief, resilience, teamwork and social skills, and take pride in what they can achieve both on and off the pitch.
See more here
Contact emma@strideactive.org for training dates for the above
Teacher Training and Development - Primary
KS3/4 – Go Teach
The training will explore how teachers can engage girls in curriculum physical education through football, identify and develop life skills and support girls to be empowered to lead football-related activity for others.
Watch the video here.
KS3 – Go Lead
Barclays Game On GO Lead is designed to help girls become confident leaders and positive role models through football. The programme equips Girls’ Football Activators with the knowledge, skills and resources to plan, organise and deliver football activities that encourage more girls to get involved.
KS4 – Go Coach and Go Referee
Go Coach: an extra-curricular programme for KS4 girls, using coaching as a powerful way to develop confidence, communication, organisation, teamwork, and leadership.
Go Referee: an extra-curricular programme for KS4 girls, using the role of refereeing to build calm, confident communication, independent thinking, and real-world leadership skills.
Contact emma@strideactive.org for training dates for all the above
Competition
We will link with our school games competitions to support girls to take part in competitive and participation events.
These events will also have leadership roles, coaching, organising and officiating, for young people to get involved and develop skills for life.
Events will be shared with schools throughout the year and uploaded to our events page
Herefordshire FA also run local events and leagues throughout the year for schools. You can find out more by emailing Kyle Williams (Football Development Officer) at Kyle.Williams@herefordshirefa.com
Football in the Community
There are lots of opportunities for girls to get more involved in football in their communities:
Wildcats Centres
SSE Wildcats Girls’ Football Clubs provide girls with regular opportunities to play football and take part in organised sessions in a fun and engaging environment created exclusively for girls.
Find your local centre here
Ladies Football Teams
From competitive 11v11 football and 6aside football to walking football and recreational sessions, there is something for everyone
Find out more about opportunities in Herefordshire here
