Positive Activity Referral Scheme (PARS)

About the Positive Activity Referral Scheme (PARS)

The Positive Activity Referral Scheme (PARS) aims to introduce young people and their families to a supportive physical activity pathway, helping them increase their activity levels in a safe and encouraging environment. The scheme focuses on building self‑confidence and reducing anxiety around sport and physical activity.

Offer for Blaby District Residents

Blaby residents can access the PARS 12‑week Leisure Membership at Enderby Leisure Centre. This membership provides young people and their families with access to a range of local sport and leisure facilities. Each participant is assigned a PARS Co‑ordinator, who will support the family throughout the process and help them make the most of the offer.

Support for Oadby & Wigston Residents

Families living in Oadby and Wigston will be signposted to Everyone Active. Everyone Active will then contact the family directly with the relevant PARS information and next steps

PARS is a supportive initiative designed to help young people and their families use physical activity as a positive tool to overcome a wide range of challenges. The scheme not only benefits physical health, but also plays an important role in improving mental wellbeing. Through regular participation and guided support, young people can build confidence, reduce anxiety, and develop new and more positive relationships.

Ross WhittinghamActive Blaby Co-ordinator

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Reasons To Refer:

  • Improve understanding of sport and physical activity• Promote the mental and physical benefits of engaging in such activities• Provide opportunities to access activities and sport within the community
  • Help to improve self-efficacy and reduce anxiety towards sport and physical activity
  • Providing the opportunity to socialise with others outside of school
  • Promote the long-term sustainability of participating in sport and physical activity
  • Help to play a part in improving self confidence

Who can Refer?

Referrals to the scheme can be made by various partners including:

  • Schools
  • HomeStart
  • Children and Family Wellbeing Service
  • Armed Forces Covenant
  • Police Services
  • Care Leavers Association
  • Support and Care Workers
  • Voluntary Organisations supporting Young People and their families (e.g. Centre for Fun and Families)

How to Refer:

If you are working with a young person aged 8–16 who you feel would benefit from the Positive Activity Referral Scheme (PARS), please complete the PARS Referral Form below.

Please note 

✔ Blaby District residents

  • Eligible for the PARS 12‑week Leisure Centre Membership at Enderby Leisure Centre.
  • This is currently the only offer available for Blaby residents.

✔ Oadby & Wigston Borough residents

  • Not eligible for Blaby District offers.
  • Will be signposted to Everyone Active at Parklands for support.

For referral queries or general programme enquiries, please contact the PARS Co-ordinator by emailing PARS@blaby.gov.uk

PARS Referral Form

Please note that submitting a referral does not guarantee acceptance onto the scheme. However, we will always do our best to support young people and their families by helping them access the most suitable programmes or services where appropriate.

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