‘Equal Access to Football for Every Girl in Dudley’
The Dudley School Sport Partnership host the strategic lead for this role in Dudley. More about the project can be found below.
The FA’s Girls’ Football in Schools programme is a nationwide initiative aiming to give every girl equal access to football in schools, using creative resources, partnerships, and tailored programmes to inspire participation and leadership.
🌟 Overview
- Launched in partnership with Barclays and the Youth Sport Trust, the programme is designed to transform girls’ access to football in both PE lessons and extra-curricular settings.
- Since 2019, it has already empowered 3.8 million girls to play football in schools, proving that football is for everyone and helping girls see themselves as leaders and equals.
🎯 Key Goals
- Equal access by 2028:
- 90% of schools to offer girls equal access to football in PE.
- 90% of schools to provide equal opportunities in extra-curricular football.
Create a cultural shift where girls feel football belongs to them, not just boys.
📚 Programmes & Resources
- Disney Inspired Shooting Stars: Engages girls aged 5–11 through storytelling and creative play, building physical literacy and enjoyment of activity.
- Barclays Game On: Targets secondary schools, using football to develop life skills, confidence, and leadership. Includes pathways like GO Coach and GO Referee.
- Lessons from the Lionesses: Free classroom resources inspired by England’s women’s team success, teaching values like resilience and teamwork.
- Breaking Barriers Guides: Practical support for schools to include Muslim girls and other underrepresented groups.
🏫 Delivery & Support
- Driven by Barclays Girls’ Football School Partnerships, a network of over 300 local partnerships led by education experts.
- Schools can access free CPD, digital resources, and training to embed football into their curriculum.
- The Youth Sport Trust provides day-to-day coaching and support, ensuring programmes are tailored to local needs.
