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We know that the biggest challenge facing our primary schools isn’t a lack of teaching – it’s the engagement gap. Every educator has seen it: students who are physically in the room but disconnected from the lesson.

We don’t believe in just shouting louder to get their attention. We believe in changing the frequency. By bringing the elite standards and global appeal of the Premier League directly into Nottinghamshire primary schools, we turn that disengagement into ambition.

When a school partners with Nottingham Forest Community Trust, they gain an extension to their teaching team. Our staff are HLTA Level 3/4 qualified lead coaches who deliver a high-quality PE curriculum audited to the highest national standards.

Our model is designed to up-skill teachers, building their confidence and expertise to ensure a sustainable legacy of physical literacy across entire schools.

Football provides a unique lens through which pupils can view the world. We use our position as a Premier League club to transform core subjects into engaging, real-world experiences:

• Premier League Reading Stars: We turn reluctant readers into confident book lovers through our 10-week evidence-based programme. The results: 3 in 4 pupils make six months of reading progress in just ten weeks.
• Career Mode Maths: We bring numeracy to life using real-world Premier League statistics and player data, proving to children that maths has a place far beyond the textbook.

We are proud of the fun we bring to school, but we are driven by the impact we leave behind. Our commitment to Nottinghamshire is backed by rigorous, validated data:

• – 97% of pupils report feeling more excited and engaged in their learning after working with us.
• – 85% of participants reported an improvement in their mental wellbeing.
• – 97% of parents say our team has positively supported their child’s personal development and character.
• – 83% of junior participants agreed that they show resilience.
• – For every £1 invested, Nottingham Forest Community Trust delivers over £13 of value to the community. A testament to the long-term strength of our school partnerships.

Secure Your Partnership for 2026/27

Bring Premier League Primary Stars programme into your school for the 2026/27 academic year.

Whether you are looking to close the attainment gap, address persistent absence, or strengthen staff CPD, Nottingham Forest Community Trust can support your school’s priorities with high-quality, curriculum-linked delivery.

To explore our full primary offer or discuss your school’s priorities for 2026/27, contact our Schools Manager, Jordan Ferrer at jordan.ferrer@nottinghamforest.co.uk or enquire here.