welcome to pars!

PPP1 - introducing PARS playwork practice

The PARS model is a decision-making tool for adults who want to free up time and space for children to be children. In this session you will find out;

  • How PARS practitioners think
  • What PARS practice looks like when working with children
  • How PARS practice can be used in a wide range of different job roles
  • How PARS is used all over the world
  • How you can get involved in the PARS international community

You are very welcome to learn more about how PARS  works - and whether it could work for you - in this free online and on-demand course!
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Let children be children!

Join our international community of PARS practitioners

PARS practitioners work with children in all sorts of projects, including zoos, adventure playgrounds, faith-based projects, schools, hospitals, daycare, prisons, environmental projects, playschemes, museums and many, many more. Parents are also welcome to join our PPP2 programmes!

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Get PARS qualified!

Online and in-person accredited programmes for adults who work with children and parents, delivered by local PARS Licensed Trainers around the world.

Learn how to use the PARS model to free up time and space for children to be children and to explain the benefits of your PARS practice to other adults.

Common Threads is an NCFE International Award Centre and our PPP2, PPP3 and PPP4 programmes have been accredited by NCFE as Customised Qualifications.

PPP1

Introducing
PARS

Find out what PARS practice is all about and how it's used around the world.
(not accredited)

PPP2

PARS Beginner

Begin to use parts of the PARS model to let children be children at home and at work. 

PPP3

PARS ADVANCED PRACTITIONER
Learn how to put the whole of the PARS model into practice and master a new technical language to explain your practice to others.

(required to become a PARS Assessor)

PPP4

PARS Expert

Develop an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of PARS. 
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(required to become a PARS Licensed Trainer or Internal Verifier)

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Why do adults around the world love PARS qualifications?

Data from evaluation forms from learners on 14 PARS qualification courses in 2025 in Mexico, Singapore, Thailand, UK,  Hong Kong, Taiwan, mainland China, Australia, Qatar, New Zealand & Indonesia.

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"Gained new skills and knowledge"

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PARS - evidence based practice 

PARS has been published in international academic and practitioner literature and policy guidance in several different languages. 

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