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www.schoolsfl.com1 Lawfords Wharf, Lyme Street,
London NW1 0SF Email school_at_fantasyleague.com
Tel [phone] Fax [phone]
Schools Fantasy LeagueTeacher presentation
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What is Schools Fantasy League (SFL)?

• Its an online educational resource based on the
  concept of fantasy football
• The idea was conceived in 1999 after requests
  from teachers who identified the educational
  potential from this type of activity
• It was originally launched as part of the DfES
  Maths Year 2000

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What is SFL?

• Its a learning tool that provides links to a
  wide range of curriculum areas including ICT,
  maths, English, business enterprise and
  citizenship
• Over 1,400 schools and 47,000 pupils, teachers
  and parents took part in the 2010/11season

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Where can SFL be used?

• In time-tabled lessons
• As an extra-curricular activity
• At home

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Why schools choose SFL

• SFL is a 'live' programme and not a simulation
• It provides endless opportunities to
  contextualise learning e.g. SFL is data rich,
  it provides opportunities for pupils to research,
  analyse and make decisions
• Pupils communicate with company personnel, who
  will handle their enquiries

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Why schools choose SFL

• Pupils develop skills whilst having fun
• It makes lessons more interesting - and can
  'switch on' disinterested students
• It breaks down pupil/teacher barriers - pupils
  and teachers can all get involved
• No knowledge of football is needed to take part

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Why schools choose SFL

• It provides excellent opportunities to regularly
  celebrate pupil achievement
• Any pupil of any age can take part
• It can provide opportunities for links with other
  schools - feeder schools, extended school
  partnerships and international partners

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Timing

• SEPTEMBER
• Schools receive Start Up packs and promote SFL in
  school
• Pupils decide if they want to get involved and
  then start registering their teams online

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Timing

• OCTOBER
• All pupils must have registered a team by 1st
  October when scoring starts!
• Pupils begin to develop their managerial skills
• as they choose their teams
• Numerous opportunities for curriculum activities,
  e.g. maths and ICT

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Timing

• OCTOBER continued
• First weekly reports sent to League Chairman
• Entrants can start to use their transfers to
  improve their teams

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Timing

• MAY
• Schools that have purchased an Awards pack
  receive trophies, medals and pin badges to
  present to their winners at the end of season
  awards assembly!

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www.schoolsfl.com1 Lawfords Wharf, Lyme Street,
London NW1 0SF Email school_at_fantasyleague.com
Tel [phone] Fax [phone]