Primary school teachers can register for free resources and parents can nominate schools by visiting Premier League Primary Stars
Children from Redbridge Primary School had a day to remember recently when Southampton first-team player Nathan Redmond came along to take part in lessons as part of the Premier League Primary Stars initiative.
The school is one of 27 that are working with the Saints Foundation and PL Primary Stars, the Premier League's most ambitious community programme to date which aims to support 10,000 primary schools by 2019.
It uses the appeal of professional football clubs to engage children aged 5-11 during their studies, through free teaching resources, and the impact is certainly being felt at Redbridge Primary.
Headteacher Donna Clarke says: "What I really like about it, it focuses on PE and develping children's attitudes and skills within sports, and all of the positive elements of that you can apply across all aspects of life, but it also focuses on PSHE, English and Maths.
"It's open to all children irrespective of whether they are interested in sport or not."
Redbridge Primary was renamed the Nathan Redmond School in honour of the visit and the Saints winger got fully involved in the day, taking part in a whole-school assembly and well as a PSHE lesson.
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"Everything in sport, you need the foundation of education, and that's why this is so important," Redmond told the Daily Echo. "It's brilliant to be able to give back to the children and have a Premier League team so close to the school and community."
Running alongside this is the new Premier League Primary Stars Kit and Equipment scheme, which gives teachers the opportunity to get their hands on a full team kit or a range of useful equipment for their school that can be used for different subject areas.
Teachers can apply for the chance to receive free kit or equipment for their school by registering for the programme at PLPrimaryStars.com.
Parents can also nominate their school via the website. This year’s application window opens from 24 April-9 June.
