A PRIMARY school in Darlington has received new sporting equipment to kick off the new term.

Pupils attending St Augustine’s RC Primary School, in Darlington, have been given a free Premier League Primary Stars equipment pack to use in their PE lessons.

Stocked full of items including Nike match footballs, training bibs and numbered and lettered floor markers, the Premier League equipment pack will aid teacher delivery of active lessons across the curriculum.

The equipment pack was awarded to the school following their successful application to the Premier League Primary Stars education programme, which uses the appeal of football to inspire children at primary schools across the country.

The scheme offers primary school teachers free curriculum-linked resources in English, Maths, PE and PSHE, and opportunities for schools to enter competitions.

A spokesperson for the school said: “There are lots of fantastic, good quality resources that can be used in our PE lessons and by our playground leaders to encourage more active break and lunchtimes.

"There are also some lovely resources such as markers with letters on and foam dice that will be ideal for encourage more active maths and English lessons.”

Richard Scudamore, executive chairman of the Premier League said: “The Premier League Primary Stars kit and equipment packs provide a fantastic boost to schools at the start of the new school year.

"We hope that coupled with the free downloadable online resources, we can inspire children to do their best in the classroom and on the sports field.”