The Playground Test The swings are moving. The laughter is loud. A child arrives at the playground, eyes wide, ready to run straight into all of it — then stops. The climbing frame is out of reach. The slide has no ramp. The roundabout, too fast and too open, isn't safe. One by one, the options disappear. They watch the other children play from a distance, and that distance feels enormous. For some families, the playground isn't a place of freedom. It's a place of limits. Pro

Sean has enjoyed a wide variety of sports and activities from a young age, playing football from age six right up until his recent retirement from the game. He was also a committed member of a local judo club and proudly represented the East Midlands at the Special Olympics in 2009, where he achieved remarkable success, bringing home two gold medals, one individually and one as part of a team. More recently, Sean has been an active participant in sessions run by Enrych and Wh

When Tom, 26, began receiving support from Enrych in 2024, he had recently finished college and was looking for some additional support to build his independence. Tom has been attending Meadow Barn View since July 2020, using their services and supporting the café team several days each week. During that time, he has stayed active while building new skills, friendships and confidence. He initially supported in the kitchen with baking, washing up and salad preparation — althou

Keenan is a Let's Get Moving Champion!   Active Together - Let's Get Moving   Keenan regularly attends our local boccia, badminton and table tennis sessions at Whitwick & Coalville Leisure Centre . Since attending the sessions, Keenan has gained more confidence when meeting new people and being in new situations, which has helped him become more comfortable and outgoing. Keenan loves attending our boccia and multisport group. As well as being active at the group, he also enjo

Paul is a London-born family man who now calls Leicestershire home. Having lived in several places throughout his life, including London and Spain, Paul experienced a major life change when he found himself living alone for the first time following the loss of his mum. With much of his family based in London and Spain, Paul began spending more time at home on his own. Moving to Leicestershire has been a positive change for Paul, who values the friendliness of the local commun