Barclays Equal Access for Girls
In 2019 Barclays announced the biggest ever investment into UK female sport by a brand. Barclays are the sponsor of both the Men’s Premier League and the Women’s Super League – the top divisions of English football for both males and females.
Barclays aim to ensure that all school aged girls have equal access to football in schools as their male peers. Barclays believes in the power of football and its ability to speak to the nation and create confidence and opportunities for young people. For example, 80% of girls show more confident behaviour having played football.

In support of the Biggest Ever Football Session there will be various activities running on Friday 8th March where female students will have the opportunity to play and be involved in football.

Before school – small sided games in the sport hall from 8am-8:25am.

PE lessons – girls with PE on Friday 8th March will take part in competitive football matches on the 3G instead of their current activity.

Break time – small sided games in the sport hall from 10:45am-11am.

Barclays Biggest Ever Football Session runs on International Women’s Day which is a day to celebrate the social, cultural, economical and political achievements of women.
Between 1921 and 1970 the FA had banned women from playing football. On International Women’s Day it would be amazing to see as many female students as possible involved and having the opportunity to play in celebration of how far women’s rights have come.

Girls football club takes place every Monday after school 3-3:45pm on the 3G and is open to all year groups.

If you are interested in attending (even just to try it out!) then make sure you are signed up to attend the club or see the PE team for more information.