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Scotsman
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Over half of parents believe gender bias prevents girls from taking part in football
Girlguiding and McDonald's Fun Football have teamed up to offer Brownies FREE access to football | No credit Over half of parents believe gender bias and stereotypes discourage girls from taking part in football coaching sessions, research has revealed. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A poll of 1,000 British parents with children aged five to 11 revealed that 30 per cent believe the cost of football lessons is also a barrier to their daughters taking part in the sport. With over half (52 per cent) pinning gender bias and stereotypes as another. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad To tackle this, Girlguiding and McDonald's Fun Football have teamed up to offer Brownies FREE access to football and an exclusive badge to celebrate their achievements nationwide. All Brownies (girls aged 7–10) will be offered free access to an additional four weeks of Fun Football sessions taking place in their local areas throughout July. It comes as 61 per cent of parents say that key tournaments and milestones in the women's game have a direct impact on girls' participation. Fun Football ambassador & Lioness Beth Mead said: 'Having fun is what football is all about. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Having visited many Fun Football sessions recently, you could really see how much the kids enjoyed themselves. 'It's amazing to be part of something that helps children fall in love with the game, just like I did. 'Now with the new partnership with Girlguiding, even more girls will get the chance to try football for the first time, get a special badge, and feel part of something exciting.' The collaboration aims to spark interest and enthusiasm for football among girls while promoting the sport's inclusivity. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad McDonald's Fun Football is a nationwide grassroots initiative designed to get children active and enjoying the beautiful game in a fun, pressure-free environment. The programme offers free coaching sessions led by qualified coaches, focusing on building confidence, teamwork, and a love for football, regardless of skill level. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and enjoyment, McDonald's Fun Football, now together with Girlguiding, is helping to inspire the next generation of girls, one kick at a time. All Brownies (girls aged 7–10) will be offered free access to an additional four weeks of Fun Football sessions in their local areas throughout July | Mark Robinson 'More girls will get the chance to try football for the first time' It follows the research that also revealed 85 per cent of parents agree that their daughter's involvement in football has a positive impact on their overall well-being and development. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With 74 per cent noticing a rise in girls' participation in the sport since 2020, the launch of the McDonald's Fun Football and Girlguiding partnership couldn't be more timely. Angela Salt, Girlguiding CEO, said: 'Our exciting new partnership with McDonald's Fun Football helps us to continue challenging outdated gender stereotypes still holding girls back. 'In Girlguiding, we believe girls can do anything - and that includes football, whether learning the basics or landing a penalty shot! ' As a young girl, we weren't really allowed to play, but now and as a weekly footballer myself, I know first-hand how much fun it can be. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad ' It's a great sport to play and to watch and I'm delighted that even more girls will now have the opportunity to get involved this summer. 'Building their confidence on the pitch and celebrating their achievements with a special badge.' Girlguiding provides a space for over 300,000 girls and young women across the UK. It aims to help women have fun and try new things without judgment or the many pressures girls face in today's world, from everyday sexism, online pressures and social anxieties. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Andrew Moys, McDonald's Vice President Impact, added: "We're incredibly proud of our long-standing commitment to grassroots football, and with the McDonald's Fun Football programme, our mission is to make it not only the largest but also the most inclusive free football initiative in the UK. 'This year, we're thrilled to be teaming up with Girlguiding and providing a platform for more girls to kick-start their football journey. 'It's a powerful step towards making football more accessible and inclusive for all.' McDonald's Fun Football will have provided over 750,000 children with access to free football sessions across more than 1,600 locations and 300,000 hours of free coaching, ahead of a landmark summer of women's football. Four extra weeks of McDonald's Fun Football sessions have been added across July, available for all children aged 5-11. Head to this website here to sign up for your free local session now.
Rhyl Journal
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
McDonald's Fun Football offer free Brownies football sessions
It comes as over half of parents believe gender bias and stereotypes discourage girls from taking part in football coaching sessions, research has revealed. A poll of 1,000 British parents with children aged five to 11 revealed that 30% believe the cost of football lessons is also a barrier to their daughters taking part in the sport. With over half (52%) pinning gender bias and stereotypes as another. A post shared by McDonald's Fun Football (@funfootballuk) To tackle this, Girlguiding and McDonald's Fun Football have teamed up to offer Brownies free access to football and an exclusive badge to celebrate their achievements nationwide. This is due to the study also finding that 61% of parents say that key tournaments and milestones in the women's game have a direct impact on girls' participation. Fun Football ambassador and Lioness Beth Mead commented: 'Having fun is what football is all about. 'Having visited many Fun Football sessions recently, you could really see how much the kids enjoyed themselves. 'It's amazing to be part of something that helps children fall in love with the game, just like I did. 'Now with the new partnership with Girlguiding, even more girls will get the chance to try football for the first time, get a special badge, and feel part of something exciting.' Sign up for a free local McDonald's Fun Football session online. The collaboration aims to spark interest and enthusiasm for football among girls while promoting the sport's inclusivity. McDonald's Fun Football is a nationwide grassroots initiative designed to get children active and enjoying the game in a fun, pressure-free environment. The programme offers free coaching sessions led by qualified coaches, focusing on building confidence, teamwork, and a love for football, regardless of skill level. The free McDonald's Fun Football sessions are available from July (Image: Girlguiding/McDonald's Fun Football) With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and enjoyment, McDonald's Fun Football, now together with Girlguiding, is helping to inspire the next generation of girls, one kick at a time. It follows the research that also revealed 85% of parents agree that their daughter's involvement in football has a positive impact on their overall well-being and development. With 74% noticing a rise in girls' participation in the sport since 2020, the launch of the McDonald's Fun Football and Girlguiding partnership couldn't be more timely. Angela Salt, Girlguiding CEO, said: 'Our exciting new partnership with McDonald's Fun Football helps us to continue challenging outdated gender stereotypes still holding girls back. 'In Girlguiding, we believe girls can do anything - and that includes football, whether learning the basics or landing a penalty shot! 'As a young girl we weren't really allowed to play but now and as a weekly footballer myself I know first-hand how much fun it can be. Girlguiding provides a space for over 300,000 girls and young women across the UK (Image: Girlguiding/McDonald's Fun Football) 'It's a great sport to play and to watch and I'm delighted that even more girls will now have the opportunity to get involved this summer. 'Building their confidence on the pitch and celebrating their achievements with a special badge.' Girlguiding provides a space for over 300,000 girls and young women across the UK. It aims to help women have fun and try new things without judgment or the many pressures girls face in today's world, from everyday sexism, online pressures and social anxieties. Andrew Moys, McDonald's Vice President Impact, added: "We're incredibly proud of our long-standing commitment to grassroots football, and with the McDonald's Fun Football programme, our mission is to make it not only the largest but also the most inclusive free football initiative in the UK. 'This year, we're thrilled to be teaming up with Girlguiding and provide a platform for more girls to kick-start their football journey. 'It's a powerful step towards making football more accessible and inclusive for all.' Recommended reading: 16 per cent of pupils have skipped school after being 'priced out the system' McDonald's announces new menu for May 2025 with 2 new items - Full list HMRC is reminding parents to apply for a £1,354 boost before key deadline McDonald's Fun Football will have provided over 750,000 children with access to free football sessions across more than 1,600 locations and 300,000 hours of free coaching, ahead of a landmark summer of women's football. Four extra weeks of McDonald's Fun Football sessions have been added across July - available for all children aged five-11. Visit the McDonald's Fun Football link above to sign up for your free local session now.
Scotsman
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Over half of parents believe gender bias prevents girls from taking part in football
Girlguiding and McDonald's Fun Football have teamed up to offer Brownies FREE access to football | No credit Over half of parents believe gender bias and stereotypes discourage girls from taking part in football coaching sessions, research has revealed. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A poll of 1,000 British parents with children aged five to 11 revealed that 30 per cent believe the cost of football lessons is also a barrier to their daughters taking part in the sport. With over half (52 per cent) pinning gender bias and stereotypes as another. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad To tackle this, Girlguiding and McDonald's Fun Football have teamed up to offer Brownies FREE access to football and an exclusive badge to celebrate their achievements nationwide. All Brownies (girls aged 7–10) will be offered free access to an additional four weeks of Fun Football sessions taking place in their local areas throughout July. It comes as 61 per cent of parents say that key tournaments and milestones in the women's game have a direct impact on girls' participation. Fun Football ambassador & Lioness Beth Mead said: 'Having fun is what football is all about. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Having visited many Fun Football sessions recently, you could really see how much the kids enjoyed themselves. 'It's amazing to be part of something that helps children fall in love with the game, just like I did. 'Now with the new partnership with Girlguiding, even more girls will get the chance to try football for the first time, get a special badge, and feel part of something exciting.' The collaboration aims to spark interest and enthusiasm for football among girls while promoting the sport's inclusivity. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad McDonald's Fun Football is a nationwide grassroots initiative designed to get children active and enjoying the beautiful game in a fun, pressure-free environment. The programme offers free coaching sessions led by qualified coaches, focusing on building confidence, teamwork, and a love for football, regardless of skill level. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and enjoyment, McDonald's Fun Football, now together with Girlguiding, is helping to inspire the next generation of girls, one kick at a time. All Brownies (girls aged 7–10) will be offered free access to an additional four weeks of Fun Football sessions in their local areas throughout July | Mark Robinson 'More girls will get the chance to try football for the first time' It follows the research that also revealed 85 per cent of parents agree that their daughter's involvement in football has a positive impact on their overall well-being and development. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With 74 per cent noticing a rise in girls' participation in the sport since 2020, the launch of the McDonald's Fun Football and Girlguiding partnership couldn't be more timely. Angela Salt, Girlguiding CEO, said: 'Our exciting new partnership with McDonald's Fun Football helps us to continue challenging outdated gender stereotypes still holding girls back. 'In Girlguiding, we believe girls can do anything - and that includes football, whether learning the basics or landing a penalty shot! ' As a young girl, we weren't really allowed to play, but now and as a weekly footballer myself, I know first-hand how much fun it can be. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad ' It's a great sport to play and to watch and I'm delighted that even more girls will now have the opportunity to get involved this summer. 'Building their confidence on the pitch and celebrating their achievements with a special badge.' Girlguiding provides a space for over 300,000 girls and young women across the UK. It aims to help women have fun and try new things without judgment or the many pressures girls face in today's world, from everyday sexism, online pressures and social anxieties. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Andrew Moys, McDonald's Vice President Impact, added: "We're incredibly proud of our long-standing commitment to grassroots football, and with the McDonald's Fun Football programme, our mission is to make it not only the largest but also the most inclusive free football initiative in the UK. 'This year, we're thrilled to be teaming up with Girlguiding and providing a platform for more girls to kick-start their football journey. 'It's a powerful step towards making football more accessible and inclusive for all.' McDonald's Fun Football will have provided over 750,000 children with access to free football sessions across more than 1,600 locations and 300,000 hours of free coaching, ahead of a landmark summer of women's football. Four extra weeks of McDonald's Fun Football sessions have been added across July, available for all children aged 5-11.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Young people question whether Guernsey is affordable
With Guernsey being one of the few places around the world where people aged 16 can vote in elections, the BBC spoke to a group of young people about the issues that matter to and housing topped the list of issues at a discussion about the island's upcoming election with a Girlguiding group, which draws students from a range of island a 16-year-old Ranger who has signed up to vote, said education and housing were her top priorities."It's incredibly expensive to buy a house, I don't see myself staying on island as I don't think I'll be able to afford it," she said. "It makes me feel sad, as I've grown up here and it's safe and nice, but at the same time if it isn't affordable, I can't really do anything about it." Fourteen-year-old Bella cannot vote, but she said she would be looking out for manifestos prioritising sorting the island's education system. "Education is a top issue for me, as I think there are programmes to make the secondary schools more equal, but more needs to be done," she 2021, the States backed proposals from Education, Sport & Culture (ESC) for three 11-16 schools and a separate sixth form centre at Les Ozouets alongside The Guernsey Institute.A year later, ESC announced La Mare De Carteret High School would be used as a temporary base for sixth form students from September 2025. 'Respectful campaigning' There also a consensus at the Rangers group that candidates should be positive in their campaigning. "I'd really like to see candidates who are passionate about their ideals, I want to see positive and respectful campaigning," said Bella. "If you're not going to respect people who are going to be your future colleagues, I don't want you in a position of power."Emily added: "I want to see politicians who follow through with what they say, and who are actually going to stick with their ideas and gain the trust of the public." Guernsey lowered the minimum age for voting in elections to 16 in proposal from former Culture and Leisure Minister Mike O'Hara was passed by 30 votes to this general election, 1,186 people aged 15-19 have signed up to vote.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Daughter, mother and grandmother achieve gold DofE
Three Worcestershire women from the same family have achieved the same top award - decades apart. Megan Megahey, 21, of Bromsgrove, is the latest member of her family to take home the prestigious gold Duke of Edinburgh's award, which she completed through Girlguiding. She has followed in the footsteps of mother Hazel Megahey, 54, also from Bromsgrove, who completed it in 1990, and 85-year-old grandmother Gillian Watson, from Wythall, who received it in 1959. All three attended a celebration at Buckingham Palace and met the Duke of Edinburgh, who said their three-generation achievement was "quite impressive". After the event, Megan said she was "super proud" and even prouder all three of them had completed the award through Girlguiding. She joined the movement as a Rainbow, aged five. She said: "To have mum and nan both do it as well – we've all done bronze, silver and gold, so it's a massive achievement as a family, for us." Her mother said it had been an "absolute honour" to meet Prince Edward, and for him to take the time to hear the family's story. Mrs Watson, who took part after the award was extended to girls in 1958, said she was "so proud" they had followed in her footsteps. Mrs Watson was in the first group of girls to take part, under a pilot project, and remembered how there were "just six of us in the country who went to the palace". Remembering how there wasn't much for girls to do in the 1950s, Mrs Watson said: "I wasn't interested in messing around and wanted to do something with a purpose." She described how the award had changed over the years, and she had chosen between doing an expedition or a worthwhile project, which she carried out by helping disabled people. To this day, Girlguiding was giving girls "a chance to be girls and to be their own people", she said. All three are still part of Girlguiding Birmingham – Mrs Watson is involved at a county level and her daughter and granddaughter lead Kings Norton-based 188th Birmingham Brownies. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. 'I've been a Girlguiding leader for 60 years' Guides plan huge overhaul of badges Girlguiding
