Positive Activities for Young People (PAYP)
What is PAYP?
Positive Activities for Young People (PAYP) is one of the projects of
Connexions Positive Programmes aimed at young people who are at risk
of social exclusion, community crime and at risk of negative utcomes
provides a range of arts, sports, cultural and educational activities
during school holidays and after school during
term time.
Who is it for?
Young people aged between 12 and 16 years, who are
at risk of negative outcomes such as anti-social behaviour, truancy
and crime.
The programme can be accessed by self-referral or through referral from agencies such as social services.
Where is it available?
PAYP runs in Corby, based at the Lodge Park Sports Centre. A summer
project also runs across the county for Year 11 students, who are most
at risk of dropping out of education or learning.
What does it involve?
Young people referred attend every school holiday until they complete
the programme. 'Positive Futures' also runs after school,
during term time.
Young people participate in a range of activities such as:
- Sports - gym, football, basketball.
- Art & music.
- Cultural issues such as workshops in drugs, bullying, sexual health, and alcohol misuse.
- Accreditation such as the Community Sports Leadership Award, first aid, basic food hygiene and others.
What do young people think?
During the February half term 20 young people participated
in the programme. Here's what some of them said:
"I really enjoyed the basketball. Since coming here I haven't been arrested in just over 2 years." Brandon, age 16
"I've enjoyed the trips, everyone becomes a team and doesn't argue. My swearing has reduced and I'm not so angry." Mark, age 14
"I've enjoyed the trips the most, it's fun and
we have a laugh. I join in more and my confidence has increased. I have
also joined the cadets."
Kevin, age 13
"The best thing has been coming here, doing various sports and trips, and getting to know people. I've improved my anger, I'm able to talk to people and my behaviour has improved in school." Megan, age 15
"I've enjoyed all the activities. Julian has especially helped me through hard times. My behaviour and attitude has improved." Ben, age 14
"I've enjoyed the activities, everything really! Behaviour
at school has improved, I'm healthier as I don't drink as
much and I don't get so angry."
J, age 15
Further information
For further details contact Positive Programmes
Tel: 01536 206079
julian.elkington@gmail.com
jelkington@connexions-northamptonshire.org.uk
