PPP3

PARS Playwork Practice Level 3 - for advanced practitioners

PPP3 is our advanced PARS practitioner programme, particularly suitable for experienced practitioners working in any setting where children spend their free time. 

PPP3 is an in-depth exploration of how you can use the PARS model to evaluate and develop your playwork practice.

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PPP3 is delivered online in two hour sessions over eight weeks. Anyone who works with children can join PPP3 without previous PARS training.

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 17 different countries/regions, including Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, USA and more!

NCFE accredited


PPP3 has been accredited by NCFE under the Customised Qualification. Successful learners will receive a certificate of achievement directly from NCFE. The certificate is evidence of the knowledge and skills gained by completing the qualification.
In this great journey, I found challenges that reshaped my perspective and gained valuable knowledge and skills that will enhance my interactions with children in both my professional and personal endeavors.

Sarah Aweida, Qatar

I now have a whole new vocabulary and understanding to what I do, and I am able to confidently use this in action.

Kelly Wicks, UK

PARS model of playwork practice inspires me a lot in how to play with kids truly, substantially and efficiently from children's perspective, in addition to learning how to observe children’s play and respond appropriately and mingle with children.

Winnie Leung, UK

PPP3 May 2025

  • Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27th and 3, 10, 17, 24th
  • Times: 19.00-21.30 (UK)
  • Live teaching: 18 hours
  • Total Qualification Time: 60 hours
  • Assessment: Written reflective accounts based on practice
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Meet your trainer

Rachel Zetland (France)

Rachel is a PPP4 qualified PARS Licensed Trainer and has been involved in playwork and playwork training since 2015 with the French free play association, Jouer pour Vivre, amongst others. A forest school leader running sessions and training professionals in urban and nature environments, Rachel has been working with early years, in schools and leisure centres for 3-12 year olds, as well as with teens and young adults.   
Patrick Jones - Course author

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!