PARS is an alternative approach to working with children in their leisure time. Based on the practice of the UK adventure playground pioneers, the PARS model of playwork practice was developed from research by Dr Shelly Newstead and is now used by professionals (and increasingly parents) all over the world.  

PARS empowers adults to enable children make their own choices about how they spend their free time. Research has found that PARS practitioners are less likely to intervene in children’s self-directed activities and are more open to children’s risk-taking behaviours, which increases children’s social and emotional development and resilience (Chan et al, 2020). 

EYFS Team

Here at Ecclesall Kids club we have an EYFS team this group will collectively look after your children and monitor their wellbeing and progress throughout their time at the club. Please see our meet the keyworker sheets below to get to know them better!