Ahead of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, the England Women’s football team is calling on you to challenge perceptions around women’s football within your schools and communities. It’s simple to take part. Think about what your big idea is, what format you’re going to showcase it in; then submit your students’ ideas by 1st July 2022! What are you waiting for? Get behind the England Women’s team and show your support for challenging perceptions to win the chance for your students’ work to be shared by The FA on one of their media channels. To support students as they prepare entries, you can use: stemcrew.org/resources/assembly/ stemcrew.org/resources/challenge-perceptions/

This resource introduces the different perceptions, often negative, that can arise within sport. Using examples from the elite level of the game, students are asked to watch or read stimulus materials, and discuss as a group what they think and feel about it. Explore this PHSE teaching resource to better understand why negative perceptions can develop in a sporting context, and how to approach these challenging topics. Use this as starter activity to build understanding of how to approach challenging topics as well as improving discussion and debating techniques. This resrouce can be used to alongside other PSHE and STEM resrouces at stemcrew.org/englandwomen SUMMER TERM 2022: Use this resrouce as students prepare to submit entries to #ChangeTheGame - stemcrew.org/resources/challenge-perceptions/

This Assembly resource introduces the England Women’s football team, builds understanding of the women’s game and explains why keeping active is important for a healthy lifestyle. The slides introduce the theme of challenging perceptions, not only about women’s football, but also about accessibility and participation in sport in general. Whilst the assebmly can be used in isolation, it can be used alongside other PSHE and STEM resources at stemcrew.org/englandwomen

Building resilience is more important now than ever. Develop an understanding of ‘Resilience ‘ Explore the concept of a growth mindset Discussing how to face challenges Explore the concept of ‘resilience’ and find out how to develop a growth mindset. STEM Crew have created this resource, complete with a detailed presentation, including hands on activities to inspire and engage your students. This is perfect for blended learning as it can be easily used in school or at home. Listen to INEOS TEAM UK talk about their approach the challenge of sailing in the America’s Cup. Highlighting how being resilient, working hard and staying focussed can help you achieve your goals. Find more assets and remote learning projects on STEM Crew.org https://www.stemcrew.org/resources/resilience-workshop/