BBC News School Report gives 11-14 year old students in the UK the chance to make their own news reports for a real audience.
Using lesson plans and materials from the BBC website,a dn with the support from BBC staff, teachers help students develop their journalistic skills to become School Reporters.
Here is the latest reports from some of our students:
Kate Fights for Football
Kate, year 8, from Guildford County School is passionate about football. She has played for many years but now an FA rule has stopped her from going after her dream. When you get to the age of 11 and above, you are not allowed to play mixed football. Boys feel that they have to hold back when tackling and playing with the girls. Kate wants to stop this rule so she can play next season. She has started a petition and written to local MP Anne Milton and the FA. Kate and her mum may also appear in BBC 4 and/or 96.4 Eagle Radio to share her opinion and views. Guildford County School BBC School Reporters have interviewed pupils and teachers from the school about whether they agree with the FA rule, and if what Kate’s doing is good or not.
“Anyone should be able to play football”- Andrew, year 8
“I think it is very sexist, females should be given a chance. Just because boys might feel inferior about the girls being better than them” – Mrs Baker, MFL teacher at Guildford County School
“I don’t agree with the FA because the girls may be good at football. It should be our choice not theirs”- Rachel year 8
“I don’t see the point in having a rule, because girls are just as good as boys.” Year 7
“It’s unfair and sexist, because girls are just as good as boys. It’s discrimination.” –Izzy, Year 8
“If there’s someone you like on the team you may try to show off, but when you show off it goes all wrong and might result in bad playing. Boys are stronger and faster than girls.” –Toby, year 8.
“Girls should be able to do whatever they want, and no one cares if it’s mixed.” –Ellie, Year 8.
If you agree with Kate’s opinion, sign her petition at:










