Recently, a group of our Year 7, 8 and 9 girls had the fantastic opportunity to attend the FA Barclays Game On – Go Lead leadership event, held at Springwest Academy. The event was designed to empower girls through football and to inspire them to become confident leaders both on and off the pitch.

Throughout the day, our girls took part in an engaging mix of interactive workshops and practical football activities, all focused on developing leadership skills, confidence, teamwork and communication. The girls explored what it means to be a Football Activator, learning how to design, organise, officiate and deliver football activities for others.

One of the highlights of the event was the opportunity for the girls to take ownership of sessions, working collaboratively to plan and lead activities while supporting and encouraging one another. The programme also helped them to recognise potential barriers to girls’ participation in sport and to develop strategies for making football more inclusive and enjoyable.

The experience gave our students valuable insight into leadership roles within sport, allowing them to see how their skills can be applied in school, in the community and beyond. They returned inspired and motivated, with a clear vision of how they can continue to promote girls’ football and lead activities for their peers. This was an empowering opportunity that showcased the confidence, enthusiasm and leadership potential of our students. We are incredibly proud of how our girls represented the school and look forward to seeing how they put their new skills into action back at school.