Changing the Game: How Bradford Led the Women’s Football Revolution
Developed with support from the National Football Museum, this pack tracks the pioneering and radical history of football in Bradford. From the Manningham women in the 1920s who packed out Valley Parade with thousands of spectators to the grassroots teams still challenging perceptions and breaking barriers today, learners will hear the stories of the football mad women and girls who just wanted a chance to play and found it in our city.
This pack includes a specially commissioned poem by Bradford poet and football coach Kirsty Taylor (Kirsty Bratfud) and a range of discussion points and activities to get all learners thinking about gender, sport and the breaking of barriers.
- Recommended for: Ages 7-14 (Key Stage 2 and 3 Learners)
- Includes: Discussion prompts / Poetry / Creative writing activities
- Links to: Physical education / Sport / Creative writing / Poetry / English / PSHE / History
Pack content at a glance
- Story – Discover hidden stories from Bradford’s communities
- Investigate – Prompts and questions to spark discussion, reflection, writing, worksheets, or other follow-up activities after hearing the story.
- Get Inspired – An artwork that helps learners connect with the historical context and themes.
- Learn and Create – Creative activity ideas inspired by the story and artwork, encouraging imaginative responses.
- Dig Deeper – Suggestions for extension activities, further exploration, and links to additional resources.
