Islington secures funding to get children playing football
CEA@Islington’s School
Sport Co-ordinator Programme (SSCO) and
Islington Council have secured funding to start a new football initiative
in six Islington primary schools. The ‘3 Lions’ initiative was devised by the
Football Association (FA) to encourage more children to play football.
A five-week coaching programme culminated today in competition between all
schools at Mount Carmel College
. St Joseph's Primary School
emerged victorious.
The 3 Lions initiative aims to concentrate on introducing groups of children
in Years 3 and 4 to football, particularly those that may not get as many
opportunities to play football outside school.
The coaching scheme is currently being expanded to include a further 18
Islington primary schools, who will go on to receive coaching and equipment
that will enable the children to get a real taste for the game.
For more information, please contact CEA@Islington's Communications Department: