RugbyAges 3–5 · Early Years

Rugby Explorers

Where the journey begins.

What is the programme about?

Rugby Explorers is our early years participation programme introducing children aged 3–5 to rugby through fun, non-contact sessions focused on movement, confidence and fundamental skills. Delivered at Barnby Road Academy Sports Hall on Tuesday evenings, the programme creates the missing link between our highly successful schools work and formal club membership — giving families a structured, affordable pathway into Newark Rugby Club from the very beginning.

Session details

Barnby Road Academy Sports Hall

Tuesday evenings

45 minutes

£6.00 per child

Term	Dates	Cost
Autumn	22 September – 15 December 2026	£66
Spring	5 January – 23 March 2027	£66
Summer	13 April – 27 July 2027	£90
Annual total		37 sessions — £222 per year

Combined Mini Membership of £165 per year reduces the effective session cost to approximately £4.45 per session.

What we offer

45-minute non-contact sessions every Tuesday evening
Agility, balance, coordination, catching, throwing and teamwork
£6.00 per child, per session — paid termly in advance
Autumn term: 22 Sep – 15 Dec 2026 (11 weeks, £66)
Spring term: 5 Jan – 23 Mar 2027 (11 weeks, £66)
Summer term: 13 Apr – 27 Jul 2027 (15 weeks, £90)

The benefits to you

Builds confidence and social skills in a safe, fun environment
Develops fundamental movement skills from an early age
Creates a clear, affordable pathway into Newark Rugby Club
Structured progression into the Club's expanded U6 multi-sports programme

How to get involved

Sessions are open to children aged 3–5. To book a place or find out more, contact us using the form below or email info@newarkrugbyfoundation.org.

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Schools Programme

Reaching every school. Inspiring every child.

What is the programme about?

Our schools work is the engine of everything we do. We currently work with 30 primary and secondary schools (18 primary, 12 secondary) across Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire, delivering curriculum-linked coaching, festivals, competitions and personal development sessions. Our network of schools is not just a reach figure — it is the platform that enables us to identify talent, build relationships and create the progression opportunities that follow.

What we offer

Curriculum-linked coaching, tag rugby and contact rugby
Inter-school festivals, competitions and tournaments
Personal development, values and mentoring sessions
Clear progression routes into club rugby and Young Leaders
Coverage across 18 primary and 12 secondary schools

The benefits to you

Improves physical literacy and active participation
Builds confidence, teamwork and resilience
Creates visible progression routes into club rugby
Supports schools' PE and personal development curriculum

How to get involved

We work with schools across Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire. If your school is not yet part of our network, contact us to discuss how we can work together.

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RugbyAges 7–18 · KS2 to Post-16

Player Pathways & School-to-Club Transition

Bridging the gap between school and club.

What is the programme about?

Funded through the NLD (Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & Derbyshire) Rugby partnership, our Player Pathways programme is one of our most strategically important areas of work. The Foundation generates significant participation through schools — Player Pathways exists to convert that participation into sustained club membership at Newark Rugby Club. We identify players, support their transition, and work closely with the Club to ensure a warm welcome and a clear pathway into age-grade rugby.

What we offer

Identification of players ready to join Newark Rugby Club
Structured transition support and introductions to Club coaches
Ongoing liaison between Foundation and Club throughout transition
NLD-funded — no cost to participants
Clear handover process ensuring every player feels welcomed

The benefits to you

Removes the barriers between school rugby and club membership
Provides a warm, supported introduction to Newark Rugby Club
Creates sustained participation and long-term club membership
Builds the pipeline for age-grade rugby at the Club

How to get involved

Player Pathways is delivered through our schools network. If you are a young player, parent or school interested in the transition programme, contact us to find out more.

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Education & Personal DevelopmentAges 14–18 · KS4 & Post-16

Young Leaders & Qualifications

Leadership, qualifications and a platform to grow.

What is the programme about?

Young Leaders develops the next generation of coaches, officials and community leaders. Participants gain nationally recognised coaching and refereeing qualifications, build leadership skills through volunteering and mentoring, and develop the confidence and employability attributes that open doors beyond rugby. Young Leaders is a direct feeder into our Post-16 offer and our Careers & Employability programme.

What we offer

Nationally recognised coaching and refereeing qualifications
Structured volunteering and mentoring opportunities
Leadership skills, communication and teamwork development
Direct progression route into Newark Rugby Academy
Employer-recognised skills and employability attributes

The benefits to you

Gain qualifications that are recognised by employers and universities
Build a CV with real leadership and coaching experience
Develop confidence, communication and teamwork skills
Create a clear pathway into Post-16 education and employment

How to get involved

Young Leaders is open to young people in secondary school and beyond. Contact us to find out about current cohorts and how to get involved.

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Education & Personal DevelopmentAges 16+ · Post-16

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Post-16 education, rugby and a pathway to the future.

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Rugby Explorers

Fun, non-contact rugby sessions for children aged 3–5, delivered on Tuesday evenings at Barnby Road Academy Sports Hall.

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Schools Programme

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Education & Personal DevelopmentAges 16+ · Post-16

Careers, Skills & Employability

Opening doors to careers and long-term opportunity.

What is the programme about?

Next Phase is our careers and employability strand — connecting young people with employers, training providers, apprenticeship opportunities and career insight. We work with businesses across Newark & Sherwood to provide work experience, employer talks, mentoring and direct employment pathways. Our employer partners are not simply funders — they are active participants in creating opportunities for the young people we work with.

What we offer

Work experience placements with local and regional employers
Apprenticeship pathways and training provider links
Employer talks, career insight and mentoring
Connections to colleges and further education providers
Employer partners actively engaged in programme delivery

The benefits to you

Gain real work experience with local and regional employers
Explore apprenticeship and training routes beyond school
Build connections with employers who are actively hiring
Develop the skills and confidence to take the next step

How to get involved

Next Phase is open to young people aged 16 and over. Contact us to find out about current opportunities, employer events and how to get involved.

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Rugby Explorers

Fun, non-contact rugby sessions for children aged 3–5, delivered on Tuesday evenings at Barnby Road Academy Sports Hall.

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NLD-funded programme identifying talented young players and supporting their transition from school rugby into Newark Rugby Club.

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Education & Personal DevelopmentAges 4–11 · Primary

TREDS Active

Healthier, more active, more resilient children.

What is the programme about?

TREDS Active is a school-based sport and physical activity programme that supports primary schools to improve physical literacy, wellbeing, attendance, behaviour, leadership and personal development. Inspired by the values of rugby, the programme embeds a dedicated TREDS Coach in each participating school for one day per week across the full academic year. Rugby remains an important part of delivery and identity, but becomes one component within a broader physical activity, personal development and community engagement framework. This positions the Foundation to contribute not only to sport participation, but also to attendance, behaviour, wellbeing, leadership development and community cohesion.

The TREDS framework

TREDS Active is built around five core values drawn from the ethos of rugby. These values provide a consistent behavioural framework across all delivery and are transferable across every sport and physical activity.

T

Teamwork

Working together, supporting others and contributing positively.

R

Respect

Respecting self, others, school and community.

E

Enjoyment

Developing confidence, belonging and positive experiences.

D

Discipline

Taking responsibility, making positive choices and developing self-regulation.

S

Sportsmanship

Demonstrating fairness, resilience and integrity.

Five delivery pillars

The programme is organised around five pillars that together create a whole-school approach to physical activity, personal development and community engagement.

MOVEPhysical Literacy & Curriculum PE

Developing agility, balance, coordination, confidence and motivation through curriculum PE support, fundamental movement skills and a wide range of sports including rugby, football, cricket, basketball and more.

CONNECTMentoring Through Sport

Targeted support for pupils experiencing low confidence, behaviour or attendance concerns, SEMH challenges or social isolation — using trusted adult relationships and structured activity to build resilience and positive behaviours.

LEADLeadership Development

Creating opportunities for Year 5 and Year 6 pupils to develop leadership skills through Playground Leaders, Sports Leaders, Peer Mentors, Wellbeing Champions and more.

THRIVEInclusion, Wellbeing & Active School Culture

Supporting a whole-school approach to physical activity with particular priority given to girls, SEND pupils, Pupil Premium pupils and the least-active children.

GROWCommunity & Family Engagement

Extending the benefits of physical activity beyond the school day through family challenges, community festivals, volunteering opportunities and pathways into local sport and activity.

What we offer

One dedicated TREDS Coach per school, one day per week, 39 weeks per year
Approximately 292.5 annual contact hours per school
Curriculum PE support across a wide range of sports and physical activities
Physical literacy development — agility, balance, coordination, confidence and motivation
Mentoring through sport for pupils with low confidence, SEMH challenges or attendance concerns
Leadership development for Year 5 and Year 6 pupils
Active lunchtime provision and after-school club delivery
Inclusive activities prioritising girls, SEND pupils, Pupil Premium and least-active children
Staff development, co-delivery and capacity building
Termly and annual impact reporting for each school

The benefits

Increased physical activity, confidence and wellbeing for children
Improved attendance, behaviour and school engagement
Stronger leadership opportunities and pupil voice
Enhanced inclusion — reducing participation inequalities across priority groups
Increased staff confidence and sustainable improvement in PE delivery
Stronger connections between schools, families and community organisations

How to get involved

TREDS Active is available to primary schools across Newark & Sherwood. To find out more about partnering with us, contact us at info@newarkrugbyfoundation.org or use the enquiry form below.

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Education & Personal DevelopmentAges 7–11 · KS2 Primary

TRY Again — Primary

Rugby for confidence, teamwork and belonging — KS2.

What is the programme about?

TRY Again uses the values and culture of rugby union to help KS2 children build confidence, resilience, emotional awareness and positive relationships. The programme combines fun, active, game-based learning with supportive mentoring to re-engage pupils in school life and strengthen their sense of belonging. Beginning with Years 5 and 6, the programme creates a progression pathway where pupils who demonstrate positive growth become TRY Again Young Leaders — supporting sessions with younger children, acting as role models and reinforcing their own learning through responsibility.

What we offer

Weekly 45–60 minute sessions: warm-up, tag rugby skills, team missions and guided reflection
Play–Reflect–Apply model with a weekly rugby value focus
Phased, top-down delivery model — starting with Year 6, then Year 5, building peer leadership capacity
TRY Again Young Leaders pathway: older pupils become assistant mentors and playground role models
Weekly Home Link Card and end-of-programme Family Rugby Festival with certificates
Full SEND adaptations including visual cue cards, structured turn-taking and non-verbal reflection

The benefits to you

Increased confidence, self-belief and willingness to participate
Improved emotional regulation, resilience and ability to manage big feelings
Better teamwork, communication and peer relationships
Reduced low-level disruption and improved behaviour choices
Stronger relationships with trusted adults and renewed engagement in school
Peer leadership development — pupils progress from participant to role model to young leader

How to get involved

TRY Again Primary is available to KS2 schools across Newark & Sherwood. The programme is designed for cohorts of 6–12 pupils in Years 3–6 who would benefit from additional support with confidence, emotional regulation, behaviour or social skills. Contact us to discuss how we can work with your school.

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Curriculum-linked coaching, festivals and personal development across 30 primary and secondary schools in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire.

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NLD-funded programme identifying talented young players and supporting their transition from school rugby into Newark Rugby Club.

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Education & Personal DevelopmentAges 11–16 · KS3 & KS4 Secondary

TRY Again — Secondary

Rugby for confidence, teamwork and belonging — KS3 & KS4.

What is the programme about?

TRY Again empowers young people to rebuild confidence, identity and purpose by fostering a sense of belonging and inspiring positive contribution within their school community. Through the culture and values of rugby, the programme combines high-energy rugby sessions with structured mentoring to develop self-regulation skills — helping students manage emotions, make positive choices and improve behaviour. By reconnecting students with learning and encouraging active participation, TRY Again supports them to re-engage with school life and future pathways, creating an environment where they feel valued and motivated to succeed.

What we offer

60–90 minute weekly sessions combining rugby skills, team challenges and competitive gameplay
Structured mentoring focused on emotional regulation, confidence and belonging
Life skills workshops covering revision, leadership, resilience and workplace readiness (Gatsby-aligned)
A Play–Reflect–Apply session model linking rugby scenarios to real-life behaviour
End-of-term celebration event and impact reporting to schools and funders
Delivery on-site at school or at Newark Rugby Club

The benefits to you

Improved attendance, engagement and reduction in behaviour incidents
Stronger emotional regulation, resilience and maturity
Greater confidence, self-esteem and sense of belonging
Improved communication, teamwork and relationship skills
Reconnection with education, sport and positive future pathways
Exposure to career pathways in sport and related industries

How to get involved

TRY Again is available to secondary schools (Years 7–11) across Newark & Sherwood. The programme is designed for cohorts of 6–12 pupils who are disengaged, at risk of exclusion, or facing social, emotional or mental health challenges. Contact us to discuss how we can work with your school.

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Rugby Explorers

Fun, non-contact rugby sessions for children aged 3–5, delivered on Tuesday evenings at Barnby Road Academy Sports Hall.

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Schools Programme

Curriculum-linked coaching, festivals and personal development across 30 primary and secondary schools in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire.

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Player Pathways & School-to-Club Transition

NLD-funded programme identifying talented young players and supporting their transition from school rugby into Newark Rugby Club.

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Young Leaders & Qualifications

Nationally recognised coaching and refereeing qualifications, leadership development and volunteering opportunities for young people.