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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Course Details

  £700 per person (includes all assessment + certification fees)
Group discount = £600 per person for groups of three or more booked by 20th March (use discount code PPP3SG3). Payments are displayed in £ pounds but will be charged in $ SDG.

 Dates

13th, 14th & 15th May

 Session Times

9.30am - 5.30pm (SGT)

 Venue

Wings of Dawn, Blk 35 Mandalay Road, 13–37 Mandalay Towers, Singapore 

 Total Qualification Time


60 hours

 Assessment

Written reflective accounts based on practice (online)

Please note that assessments are based on putting PARS into practice with children.

 Trainer

Dr. Shelly Newstead (UK)

Please note this course will be delivered in English only.

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 20 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

Meet Your 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!