How football is helping kids learn

A new scheme has been launched in Gloucestershire to help kids struggling in class, by using football skills.

NFLA Education is an online tool developed by the Non-League Football Association and Gloucestershire based Prospect Training.

They want teachers to use the website to help during lessons and say it will help youngsters who struggle to learn through the usual methods of teaching.

The scheme's ambassador is former Man United star Lee Sharpe, who told Heart why it is such a good idea:

Listen to the interview

Check out more on the scheme online at www.nlfaeducationonline.com