The Educator Magazine U.K. May-August issue - Magazine - Page 30
Empowering Pupil Wellbeing:
Free Premier League Primary
Stars Webinar and Resources for
Mental Health Awareness Week
As Mental Health Awareness Week (13–19 May 2025)
approaches, schools across the UK are being encouraged to
prioritise emotional wellbeing in the classroom - and
Premier League Primary Stars is here to help.
They are offering teachers a to join their free Mental Health
Webinar, “Nurturing Pupil Wellbeing” – taking place on
Thursday 15 May at 16:00–16:45, and a comprehensive
suite of curriculum-linked PSHE resources, designed to
support pupils’ confidence, resilience, and overall mental
health.
The webinar will be featuring a guest from the Mental
Heath Foundation, Claire-Marie Roberts and Ruth Elborn
for 45 minutes. The session will offer practical strategies to
boost pupils’ self-esteem, wellbeing, and resilience – with
insights on the power of physical activity. The webinar also
includes interactive polls and a live Q&A panel.
This comes at a critical time - 95% of teachers report
increased pupil anxiety this school year, with 86%
observing lower self-esteem. But there's good news too:
80% of teachers say their pupils are doing more to look
after their wellbeing after using Premier League Primary
Stars resources.
With figures like these, it’s clear that classroom-based mental
health support is more crucial than ever. Premier League
Primary Stars is uniquely placed to provide this through
football-themed, accessible, and teacher-friendly resources,
alongside the webinar.
All resources are free, curriculum linked and designed
specifically for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. These
flexible, easy-to-use materials are perfect for use during
Mental Health Awareness Week and throughout the school
year.
These include:
• Self-Esteem: Helps pupils identify their strengths and
unique qualities, encouraging them to value who they are
and recognise the power of a positive mindset.
• Building Self-Esteem: Offers practical, interactive
classroom activities that develop pupils’ confidence, self
worth, and emotional awareness through team-based
reflection and discussion.
• Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: Explores the link between
physical and mental health, helping children understand
how daily habits like sleep, movement, and nutrition impact
their wellbeing.
• Premier League Wellbeing Stars – A whole-school
initiative that encourages pupils to plan and take part in
their own Wellbeing Week, promoting teamwork and goal
setting.
• Resilience & Actions and Reactions – Resources
supporting emotional regulation, self-control, and
decision-making through real-life scenarios and role play.
• Video content featuring youth mental health champion
Dr Alex George
Explore all wellbeing resources HERE and webinar HERE.
Premier League Primary Stars is already making an impact in
87% of primary schools across England and Wales, with
a teacher community of more than 70,000 teachers.
By blending the motivational power of football with
practical, curriculum-aligned teaching tools, the programme
helps teachers make a real difference to their pupils' lives both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, visit Premier League Primary Stars
website or follow @PLCommunities on social media for
updates and inspiration..
