PARS Playwork

PARS is the first holistic model to describe and define professional playwork practice. Created by Dr Shelly Newstead from research & now used internationally.

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Adults who use PARS are less likely to intervene in children's self-directed activities and are more open to children's risk-taking behaviours (Chan et al, 2020). https://t.co/ap4Zfkiamx

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@eromdap Thanks for persevering and our apologies, we've been snowed under! Do sign up to https://t.co/GNH3Rt7SVV for updates about new courses.

[Dr Shelly Newstead @shelnews]

Voting Rights for children - why not, argues Mike Weimann! (10% off until end of Jan using code 2610).

[Dr Shelly Newstead @shelnews]

Having such a great morning sitting in on a PPP2 in #HongKong ! Amazing to see PARS #playwork practice being delivered around the world in so many different languages https://t.co/0AYH1RdiE0

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New FREE episode! Pete Moorhouse shares how to set up safe woodworking areas in early years. Learn essential tools, safety tips, and why woodworking builds children's confidence and problem-solving skills. Perfect for beginners! https://t.co/UFeG7rAplC

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If you work with children in Australia, check out our blog and find out how @PARSPlaywork qualifications help you to provide great services for kids! https://t.co/YBjyUMUCgN

[The Childhood, Law & Policy Network (CLPN) @CLPN_ac]

Call for papers by early-career academics for an edited collection on "Young researchers who will change the world."

Abstracts are due by 31 July.

The abstracts will be reviewed by students aged 8-15.

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New dates for 2025 & 2026 now available for our internationally accredited PPP2 wraparound childcare courses, included in the DfE Workforce Toolkit https://t.co/RXPbpd0jRL

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More #playwork accredited programmes in #Singapore - early bird rate closes on 21st July! https://t.co/4pzdyhDRyL

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A new book on the #playcycle for practitioners who work with children will be published in August - 20% off now for pre-orders! https://t.co/TQvifXZ7ry

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New @parsplaywork newsletter just out - sign up for regular updates at https://t.co/LxntQyemzu
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Well it's that time of the year again....12-hour conference programme coming soon, sign up to find out more! https://t.co/LxntQyemzu

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Don't leave it too late to claim your free place and bursary if you work in #wraparoundchildcare in Norfolk, UK - next PPP2 for Wraparound Childcare starts on 12th June!

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The PARS HK Hub goes from strength to strength! 💪🏻

We are delighted that Min Sham, another member of the team at PARS HK Hub, has also recently passed his PPP4 qualification to become a PARS Licensed Trainer 🎉

#playwork #play #outdoorplay #adventureplaygrounds #hongkong

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Do you work or volunteer with children in Sheffield, UK?

Join PARS Licensed Trainer, Craig Judson, at MaTReC in #Sheffield for this PPP2 Customised Qualification, starting on 9th June.

Find out more > https://t.co/dhWJok91E0

[Dr Shelly Newstead @shelnews]

What a fantastic few days in #Singapore teaching PPP3 @PARSPlaywork! A real joy to work with people with such commitment to empowering children. Good luck with the assessments to our PARS pioneers in Singapore and the Philipinnes!

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We are delighted that Phoebe Hui, another member of the team at PARS HK Hub, has also recently passed her PPP4 qualification to become a PARS Licensed Trainer 🎉

#playright #HongKong

[Dr Shelly Newstead @shelnews]

Some local authorities are funding places on this course - do get in touch for more details!