Know the Score: Fair Play Assembly

DOWNLOAD THE ACCOMPANYING POWERPOINT ON THE INTO FILM WEBSITE

This assembly is suitable for use with learners aged 7 and over to explore the concepts of fairness, respect and fair play in football and how it can apply to daily life.

The assembly kicks off with a discussion of different football, imagery before discussing the racist abuse that Marcus Rashford, and other black players in the England team, received in the 2021 Euros final match. Learners are then asked to look at an example of an incident in a football themed film before discussing how fair play, respect and good conduct could change this situation; there are two options, Early Man for younger learners and Bend it Like Beckham for use with students aged 11 and older. The assembly concludes with learners reflecting on how they can exhibit fairness and fair play in their daily lives.