Newark Rugby Community Foundation
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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