Premier League Reading Stars is a programme developed by the National Literacy Trust and the Premier League. It harnesses the excitement around football to increase reading progress levels and encourage greater engagement with reading amongst reluctant and less able readers, primarily in Years 5 and 6. The programme supports the delivery of the statutory requirements for the English Programme of Study for England and Wales and is delivered over 10 x one-hour sessions or “Fixtures”.

Premier League Reading Stars uses football-related resources and texts, including poetry and news articles, to give pupils the opportunity to practise key literacy skills such as comprehension and inference, the difference between fact and opinion, and evaluating online texts. All planning tools, teaching resources and recommended reading lists are available online and can be downloaded for free. There are also three training videos to help schools implement the programme effectively.

Cost: Free with registration.

About Premier League Primary Stars: Premier League Primary Stars is a programme that uses the appeal of the Premier League and professional football clubs to enhance children’s interest in and enjoyment of key curriculum areas. Launched in 2017, the programme provides primary schools in England and Wales with access to free digital resources covering PE, PSHE, English and Maths.

About The National Literacy Trust: NLT is an independent literacy charity working with schools and communities to give disadvantaged children the literacy skills to succeed in life. The charity runs literacy programmes, CPD training courses for teachers, and provides online resources and tools to its members. It also undertakes research into all aspects of literacy and campaigns to raise awareness of literacy issues.