Pupils and staff from a Bushey school are celebrating after being awarded kit and equipment from the Premier League.

Sacred Heart, in Merry Hill Road, will use the Premier League Primary Stars pack, which contains 14 full football kits, for their football teams for both home and away fixtures.

The kit and equipment scheme forms part of the Premier League Primary Stars offer to primary schools in England and Wales. This is a curriculum-linked education programme that uses the appeal of the Premier League and its clubs to inspire children to learn, be active and develop important life skills.

Delivered by the Football Foundation, the Premier League Primary Stars Kit and Equipment Scheme gives teachers a range of equipment that can be used across different curriculum areas.

Paul Longman, Year 6 teacher and PE leader at Sacred Heart, said: “The children are absolutely delighted with the new kit.  A big thank you has to be given to the Premier League for their support.”

Richard Scudamore, executive chairman of the Premier League and Football Foundation Trustee, said: “Congratulations to Sacred Heart on their successful application for a Premier League Primary Stars Kit and Equipment pack.

“We hope this kit, coupled with the free downloadable online resources, will help teachers harness the popularity of football to inspire primary school kids in everything from maths and English to teamwork and sport.”