PRIMARY schools can apply for free football kit and equipment under a new educational initiative to inspire children to be active.

The Premier League Primary Stars kit and equipment scheme offers primary schools the opportunity to apply for free resources which can be used for active classroom sessions and PE lessons.

The scheme is run in partnership with Nike and delivered by the Football Foundation.

Nick Perchard, head of community at the Premier League, said: “The Premier League Primary Stars kit and equipment scheme gives us the opportunity to provide free resources to primary schools taking part in the programme.

“The kit and equipment includes footballs, floor spots and giant dice to help with active lessons.

“We are offering primary schools the opportunity to apply for free kit and equipment.

“We hope this year’s process will be as successful as last year and that it will encourage teachers who have not yet signed up to the programme to get involved with Premier League Primary Stars.”

This year’s application window closes on Friday, April 6, and successful applicants will receive their kit from September 2018.

•Go to www.plprimarystars.com/kit-scheme for more information and how to apply.