Girls Football Partnership

Girls Football Schools Partnership

Abbeyfield School is proud to be Barclays Mid-Wiltshire Girls Football Partnership School, 1 of only 150 Girls Football Hubs across the Country. Being a Girls Football Hub gives our schools the opportunity to access new and exciting initiatives that will support the Football Association and the Youth Sport Trust’s vision to give every girls equal access to football in schools by 2024.

By 2024 we aim to have:

· 75% of schools providing football in the curriculum for girls

· 90% of schools providing football participation opportunities for girls

There are lots of training and resources that schools can access.

Girls Football in schools website www.girlsfootballinschools.org

This website has been designed as a one-stop-shop for all schools to access, support, practical resources and useful information to develop girls football provision in your school

The FA Shooting Stars programme inspired by Disney:

This programme is made up of two initiatives; Active Play Through Story Telling and Girls’ Football Clubs, both have been developed to support the engagement of girls aged 5-11 years old. There are some fantastic resources available to support you in delivering these sessions including story books, flipbooks and videos, as well as ‘take home’ adventure passports so children can share their experiences with parents/carers.

The FA Shooting Stars Active Play Through Storytelling programme inspired by Disney has been developed to support girls aged 5-8 in developing their physical literacy, speaking and listening skills through creative play and storytelling. The resources are designed to achieve the learning objectives based on Key Stage 1 Literacy and PE.

The FA Shooting Stars Girls’ Football Club programme inspired by Marvel has been developed to truly capture the imagination of Primary age girls, using super-human powers, high-tech gadgets and superheroes. There are resources available for both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

Barclays Game On – GO Lead

Barclays Game On – GO Lead, programme offers girls 11-16 years the opportunity to learn to lead and then practice their leadership skills by delivering opportunities for their peers to participate in football. Offering this approach not only supports leadership skills but also increases opportunities for girls to participate in football led by girls, with the expectation to that the next generation of the female workforce will start to grow and develop.

We are delighted to be the Barclays Mid-Wiltshire Girls Football Partnership School, if you have any questions please contact Jessica Pierce jep@abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk

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Abbeyfield School – Barclays Girls’ Football Lead School

Abbeyfield School is proud to be recognised as a Barclays Girls’ Football Lead School, championing girls’ participation, leadership, and confidence through football.

As a Lead School, we are part of a national movement committed to giving every girl the opportunity to play, belong, and thrive through the power of the game. This recognition highlights our ongoing work in building a positive culture around girls’ physical activity and promoting football as a space where girls feel included, supported, and inspired.

What Being a Lead School Means

Being a Barclays Girls’ Football Lead School means we are at the forefront of:

✅ Increasing participation in girls’ football
✅ Creating inclusive opportunities for all abilities
✅ Building confidence through leadership roles
✅ Linking school sport with community sport pathways
✅ Inspiring positive attitudes towards girls in sport

What We Offer at Abbeyfield

At Abbeyfield, girls are encouraged not only to play, but also to lead.

Through our Sports Ambassador Programme and strong community links,

our students take on roles such as coaching, officiating, organising events,

and mentoring younger players.

We deliver:

Weekly girls’ football training sessions
Girls-only extracurricular sports clubs
Leadership opportunities through event delivery
Links with primary schools to inspire younger pupils
Festivals and competitions for girls across the local area

Inspiring the Next Generation

Our biggest girls’ football event welcomed over 400 pupils from local primary schools — the largest hosted in the south west. This is just one example of how we are removing barriers and helping girls see sport as a place they belong.

Through football, Abbeyfield girls develop:

Confidence
Communication
Leadership
Teamwork
Resilience
A strong sense of pride and identity

Voices from Our Community

🌟 School Quote

“At Abbeyfield, we believe girls should have the freedom to step forward, take space, and lead with confidence. Football gives them the platform not only to take part, but to thrive, inspire others, and shape the culture of sport for future generations.”

🌟 Student Quote

“Being part of girls’ football at Abbeyfield has made me feel confident and proud. I’ve gone from just joining in to helping others feel brave enough to give it a try too. It’s more than sport – it feels like a team that lifts you up.”

A Message of Inspiration

Our commitment as a Lead School is driven by the belief that when girls see strong role models, they become them, just like the incredible Lionesses, who have inspired a new generation of girls to dream bigger, play harder, and step into leadership with pride.

The future of the game is bright and it’s being built right here at Abbeyfield.

Barclays Game On GO Referee Case Study - October 2025