Think Big connects young people to the world of tech and opportunity and is a partnership between Nottingham Forest Community Trust and Ideagen that promotes the benefits of a career in tech for young people.

Ideagen, a fast-growing software company, and NFCT have joined forces to help inspire young people from diverse communities across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to embrace technology careers.

Our aim is to use the power of football to get young people interested in technology-based jobs as a viable, exciting and rewarding career path. As well as some technical skills, young people will be taught softer skills that will help with their employability longer term.

The programme is for key stage 4 students in mainstream, SEND and AP schools in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. CEO of Ideagen, Ben Dorks and CEO of NFCT Graham Moran aim to impact on the career aspirations and opportunity awareness of local young people.

The project will result in inspired young people who are aware of and prepared for roles in tech.

For more information, head to the Think Big website.

By combining the draw of Nottingham Forest with the power of sport, we regularly engage young students and inspire them to learn, be active and develop important life skills from both inside and outside the classroom.

In partnership with the Premier League, Nottingham Forest Community Trust is delighted to be able to deliver its flagship Primary School programme to young people across Nottinghamshire.

Premier League Primary Stars uses the combined appeal of the Premier League and professional football clubs to inspire children to learn, be active and develop important life skills. Available to every primary school in England and Wales, Primary Stars seeks to inspire girls and boys aged 5-11 in the classroom, the playground and on the sports field.

Teaching materials cover subjects ranging from English and Maths to teamwork and PE, with free-to-download activity ideas, worksheets, lesson plans, fun assemblies and exclusive videos. 

The programme includes:

Weekly full day delivery split equally between classroom and PE lessons

Inclusive after-school club

Classroom support from professional coaches (minimum FA Level 2 qualified)

AFPE Level 3 trained coaches

CPD for teachers

Literacy, Maths and Mental Health resources/interventions

To find out more or enquire about the Premier League Primary Stars programme please email: tom.norton@nottinghamforest.co.uk