Stoatwobbler Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2010/aug/03/premier-league-free-schools The typical footballer's understanding of the three Rs might normally extend no further than studying the flicks and tricks of Rooney, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. But that could all be set to change following the Premier League's announcement that it is exploring how to set up its own education system through the "free schools" policy. Following the widespread popular backlash to England's dismal performance at the football World Cup this summer, Michael Gove's schools reforms have struck a chord with the Premier League. Richard Scudamore, the League's chief executive, is seeking meetings with officials from Gove's Department for Education with a view to setting up schools where the curriculum is based around sport. "I think there will be a radical development," said Scudamore. "I can envisage the day when there is a Premier League school. We are working with the clubs and we are taking a look at Michael Gove's education reforms to see clubs having relationships with schools. "If you have an elite athlete why not work on their education? We need coaching, schools and schooling to be very closely embedded for football." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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