Worksheets
The worksheets include fun educational tasks for all ages, such as crosswords, word searches, even some Manchester United maths and geography, plus an additional challenge sheet to test your creativity.
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A powerful partnership
Ulster University’s Educational Partnerships Team and Manchester United Foundation, raising aspirations on the Derry~Londonderry Campus.
Ulster University’s Educational Partnership work in schools is designed to widen participation and increase attainment in post-primary sectors in preparation for engagement in higher-level learning.
The partnership with Manchester United Foundation focuses on delivering positive outcomes. It uses football to engage and inspire young people across the Foyle Learning Community to build a better life for themselves and unite the communities in which they live. Aidan McLaughlin leads the operational delivery of the Manchester United Foundation/Ulster University partnership work at Derry~Londonderry Campus. Dedicated staff and volunteers deliver football coaching, educational programmes and personal development sessions. Working alongside Ulster University Academics, young people are given an insight into courses and University life. The United the Business Programme supports pupils to develop business and entrepreneurial skills to increase their engagement in education and give them greater confidence in their own abilities.
At the forefront of the scheme is the Foyle Learning Community, which has a leading role in educational attainment in the city and reflects Ulster University’s commitment to opening doors to higher education. Ulster University aims to create shared spaces for education that can bring together communities while offering aspiration-raising engagement for young people.
Claire Gordon, Educational Partnerships Manager at Ulster University said:
“Partnership working is a key pillar in Ulster University’s strategic plan. The collaboration between Ulster University, the Manchester United Foundation, and the Foyle Learning Community creates exceptional opportunities for young people, to inspire ambition and develop essential life skills. The activities aim to help them make more informed decisions about their future and build confidence that they can carry with them through education and future careers”.
Helpful Resources
Play Safe Booklet
The Play Safe booklet, supported by Manchester United global partner adidas, provides coaches, teachers and young people the tools to play football at a safe distance.
The resources include 21 warm-ups, drills and games making over 300 combinations that can be adapted for all age groups and abilities.
Inclusive Football Workouts
These sessions have been designed by the disability and inclusion team in line with the Foundation’s ambition to provide online activities and challenges to support people of all abilities through the pandemic.
