Positive Activity Referral Scheme (PARS)

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The Positive Activity Referral Scheme aims to provide an introduction to the physical activity pathway for young people and their families to increase their activity levels. We aim to improve self-confidence whilst reducing anxiety towards sports and physical activity.

The PARS 12-week Leisure Membership at Enderby Leisure Centre, provides access to young people and their families to sport and leisure facilities in their local area. Participants are assigned a PARS Co-ordinator who will support in gaining the family access to this offer.

 

PARS is a great initiative that is designed to help young people and their families use physical activity as a way to overcome a wide range of challenges they are facing. Not only does it have a positive impact on their physical health, but also their mental health, and through the scheme helps them develop new and improved 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 between 8 – 16 years and feel they could benefit from the Positive Activity Referral Scheme, then please complete the PARS Referral Form below.

Please note 

  • We currently only offer support to residents of Blaby District and Oadby and Wigston Borough.
  • Leisure Centre PARS membership is only valid at Enderby Leisure centre

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

PARS Referral Form

*A referral does not guarantee acceptance onto the scheme, however we will do our best to support participants and their families to access more suitable schemes or services if appropriate*

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