PPP2 for Wraparound Childcare Providers
Let kids be kids!
Learning PARS helps adults to provide fun and freedom for children in their out of school time. The PARS model enables adults to make decisions about when and how to get involved in children's activities in real time.
A professional approach
Learning PARS provides adults with a technical language to describe their professional playwork approach to other adults and an NCFE certificate to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
Empowered adults, happy children!
Adults who use PARS tell us they are more relaxed and happier at work, and teams work better together when they are all using PARS playwork practice. Children have much more fun and are more relaxed too!
I find the PARS model very empowering. I have sent several of my staff on PARS training as having the PARS model under their belts motivates them to develop their practice. I always tell people that PARS reminds you why you went into playwork in the first place!
Maureen Blake, The Newcroft Club Ltd, Cambridgeshire
I did PARS training first by myself, but could immediately see the benefits of the model for my setting So I organised in-house training so that we could explore how to put it into practice as a whole staff team. This then gave us common ‘reference points’ to discuss issues as they arose – and of course helped us to develop our reflective practice as a team!
I always felt that to do playwork meant that your setting had to be a free for all and couldn’t see how I could do that in my school based clubs. Now I understand that you’ve got to do playwork in the context of your setting, your environment and your kids I’ve been able to have that conversation with the Head teachers of my schools and it’s been really well received!
Laura Troop, Jumping Jacks After School Club, Wirral
PPP2 for Wraparound Care Providers
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Dates: April 17th & 24th and May 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd 2025
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Times: 9.30 - 11.30am (UK)
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Live teaching: 12 hours
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Total Qualification Time: 25 hours
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How PPP2 works
Teaching
PPP2 includes six sessions (2 hours each) of live teaching via Zoom with a PPP4 qualified PARS Licensed Trainer. The course materials include handouts and two course handbooks which you will use to help you complete your assessments.
Practice
During the PPP2 course you will be asked to try out some of the PARS model whilst supervising children in your setting. You will not be assessed in your workplace.
Assessment
Your assessments are completed through case studies and multiple choice texts which are provided online. You will receive feedback from your dedicated PARS assessor and supported throughout the assessment process.
Meet your trainer
Craig Judson, UK
Craig Judson started his playwork journey in 2006 and since then has enjoyed opportunities to learn more and develop his practice, including passing his PPP4 qualification. Craig currently manages a charity called MASKK in Sheffield, UK and also provides introductory training to settings through Sheffield Play Partnership. Through PARS Craig hopes to be able to help inspire more people to become playworkers and to become involved in this great profession!
Patrick Jones - Course author
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to attend previous PARS training before I join PPP2?
No, there is no requirement for previous PARS training or playwork experience before joining a PPP2 programme.
Will I need to do homework on PPP2?
Yes, afraid so! PPP2 is a NCFE accredited Customised Qualification, so all participants need to do weekly assignments during the course to demonstrate how they can put PARS playwork into practice when working with children. These assignments are assessed by our Assessment Team who will give feedback on each assignment.
How long does PPP2 take?
PPP2 is taught online over 6 weeks in two hour sessions. In addition there are another 13 TQT (Total Qualification Time) hours in which you will need to do private study, apply PARS in your settings and complete your assessments.
What is included in the cost of the course?
The cost for PPP2 includes all live teaching sessions and course materials, assessment and certificate from NCFE. There is nothing else you will need to pay once you have joined the course!
Once I get my PPP2 qualification, can I teach others to use PARS?
No. To teach PARS to others, you must be qualified to PPP4 and be a PARS Licensed Trainer. For more information on how to join the international PARS training team, please get in touch!
How long does my PPP2 Customised Qualification last?
Technically there is no expiry date for your NCFE certificate. However, we strongly encourage you to continuously develop your PARS playwork practice and you can find plenty of opportunities to do so here!
My staff really benefit from having the PARS framework which helps them not only to describe their playwork practice, but also to make those playwork decisions in the first place. We now have a model which helps us to describe our practice in a professional way without having to resort to programming activities to demonstrate that we are professionals who know what we are doing.
Adam Smart, Smartkidz, Cambridge, UK