NCFE accredited
PPP3
PPP3 is our advanced PARS practitioner programme, particularly suitable for experienced practitioners working in any setting where children spend their free time.
The aim of this qualification is to enable practitioners to use the PARS model to develop and evaluate their playwork practice.
PPP3 is delivered online in two hour sessions over eight weeks.
The aim of this qualification is to enable practitioners to use the PARS model to develop and evaluate their playwork practice.
PPP3 is delivered online in two hour sessions over eight weeks.
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PPP3 is for anybody who works with children in their leisure time
Learn with and from other professionals
PPP3 is for adults who work anywhere where children spend their free time, such as out of school programmes, summer camps, disaster relief projects, adventure playgrounds, school playgrounds, playschemes, zoos and more!
Internationally applicable
The PARS model of playwork practice is currently being used in 14 different countries, including Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, USA and more!
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
Meet the trainer
Dr Shelly Newstead (UK)
Shelly created the PARS playwork model as part of her doctoral research at the UCL Institute of Education, London. Shelly has worked in the playwork field for nearly thirty years as a practitioner, trainer, author, editor, publisher and researcher.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I have to attend previous PARS training before I join PPP3?
There is no requirement to complete any other PARS training before taking part in PPP3. However, if you are interested in taking PPP4 (and becoming a PARS Licensed Trainer), then you must complete PPP3 first.
Will I need to do homework on PPP3?
Yes, afraid so! PPP3 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 PPP3 take?
PPP3 is taught online over 8 weeks in two hour sessions. In addition there are another 60 TQT (Total Qualification Time) hours in which you will need to do private study, apply PARS in your settings and complete your assessments.
What does the course cost cover?
The cost of this course is £380 per person, which includes all teaching, assessment, learning resources and certification from NCFE.
How long does my PPP3 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!