Podcast Summary
Title: Inspiring Children Through Football | Premier League Primary Stars with Nick Perchard
Episode: Spring 2025 – Episode 1
Date: 4th February 2025
Join Lucy and Jonathan as they welcome Nick Perchard, Director of Community at the Premier League, to explore how football can inspire children to stay active, improve their wellbeing, and develop key life skills.
Nick discusses his role in leading social impact initiatives and how football clubs are working with schools through the Premier League Primary Stars programme.
They explore the benefits of football-related resources in education, strategies for supporting children’s mental health, and the competitions and activities available to help teachers and students.
Discover exciting initiatives like the Harry Kane resilience resources and the impact of providing new kits for girls’ teams to encourage participation.
Learn how Primary Stars is making a difference in schools and inspiring the next generation. For all the essential resources, visit PLPrimaryStars.com.
About Nick
Nick is the Director of Community at the Premier League, where he leads the delivery of its community strategy. A passionate advocate for football’s power to drive positive change, Nick spearheads initiatives like Premier League Primary Stars, which inspires learning and ambition in more than 19,000 primary schools across England and Wales. By integrating football into education, the programme has engaged 1.1 million children and over 70,000 teachers, equipping young people with skills across all subjects and fostering essential life skills such as resilience, teamwork, and respect.
🎙 Episode Chapters:
- 00:00 – Introduction and Welcome
- 01:13 – Nick Perchard’s Role and Premier League’s Social Impact
- 02:32 – Overview of Premier League Primary Stars
- 05:33 – Engaging Children Through Football
- 08:16 – Supporting Children’s Mental Health
- 14:07 – Resources for Teachers and Schools
- 18:46 – Getting Started with Premier League Primary Stars
- 26:28 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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