School Of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is an education inclusion charity founded in 2012 to empower and support young people living in complex and challenging circumstances.

Every week of term time in UK secondary schools, we’re supporting 1,000 young people at risk of exclusion or struggling to engage in their education. SOHK uses rugby to foster an environment of genuine acceptance, where the sport becomes a platform for participants to improve their confidence, communication skills, commitment, self-control, and ability to work effectively within a team. Through group learning and one-to-one mentoring, SOHK helps young people (re)engage with education and safeguard their wellbeing.

With school exclusions soaring - up 35% in just one year - SOHK’s work has never been more critical. Too many young people are being left behind, struggling with disruptive behaviour, and ultimately removed from the system. We are committed to keeping them in mainstream education, unlocking their potential, and allowing them to thrive.

Help us level the playing field.