In April 2025, Premier League Primary Stars (PLPS) successfully concluded a training cycle of physical education teachers in Karnataka. The initiative has been delivered in partnership between the Department of School Education and Literacy, Government of Karnataka, the British Council and the Premier League.

The Operational Alliance Agreement (OAA) between the Government of Karnataka and the British Council was signed in October 2024. Over the course of the following five months, more than 60 government school Physical Education teachers from across the state have received 12 days of face-to-face training, including best-in-class coaching techniques, educational resources and hands-on learning experience. 
 

In the first phase of the training, teachers gained knowledge and practised their skills in delivering high-quality physical education sessions to their learners. Latter phases of the training cycle focused on strengthening teachers’ confidence and on developing their skills to share the PLPS methods and approaches with their peers, enhancing scalability of the training.

In February 2025, the partnership brought back more than 60 teachers to continue to develop their skills and confidence to deliver high-quality PE and PSHE sessions in their schools and communities. The 4-day course was co-delivered by Connor Richards from Southampton FC's Saints Foundation, who shared his experience supporting teachers across Southampton.
 

The final phase of the training concluded on Friday 4 April with a closing ceremony joined by representatives from the Government of Karnataka, the Department of School Education, the British Deputy High Commission and the Premier League.

Since 2007, the Premier League and British Council have worked together to develop the skills of more than 40,000 football coaches, referees, and educators, working with more than 2.1 million children and young people in 29 countries. In India, the partnership activities have supported over 7,300 educators and coaches across 18 states, benefiting more than 124,000 students. Following Delhi, Goa, Odisha and Tamil Nadu, Karnataka becomes the fifth state in India where Premier Primary Stars programme has been implemented.