There are several streams of funding available to support football in schools

www.footballfoundation.org.uk may help with the supply of kit.

The  Goalpost Sceme Administrator should be contacted if you need help in replacing goalposts Tel 020 7534 4268 Fax 029 7287 0459

ESFA offer bursaries to teachers who wish to complete coaching qualifications. Contact Lorna Hartwel at ESFA HQ on 01785 785870. Upto 75% may be payable.

The premier league are supporting schools in the most deprived areas but are considering applications from all. Put English Schools FA as a qualification area for funding. Applications on their website via ESFA website.

All team managers are reminded that girls are now allowed to play in boys teams upto the end of year 8. The opposite also applies and boys are allowed to play in girls teams. Schools who do have mixed teams will need to inform the opposition if changing facilities are required. The guidance was given out at the AGM but I will post a Qand A document on the website later.