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About us
We’re passionate about giving people the confidence to act when it matters most. We deliver high-quality, practical first aid training for schools, nurseries, businesses, and community organisations across the UK. All of our courses meet the latest UK guidelines and are fully accepted by OFSTED and the HSE, giving you complete peace of mind. What truly sets us apart is that every one of our trainers comes from an emergency services background, bringing real on-the-ground experience to every session. Our training is hands-on, engaging, and based on real-life scenarios, ensuring every participant leaves feeling confident, capable, and prepared.
Paediatric First Aid (12 Hour)
This Paediatric First Aid qualification is designed for nurseries, early years settings, and anyone working with infants and young children.
It meets the requirements set out by Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. The course is delivered through a blended learning format, consisting of 1 classroom-based training day, and 1 day of online learning.
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
This Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is designed for those who require basic first aid training to deal with emergencies in the workplace. It meets the standards set out by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
The course is delivered over one practical training day (6 hours) and covers a wide range of emergency situations and illnesses, preparing participants to respond confidently and effectively.
This Anaphylaxis First Aid course is designed for anyone responsible for caring for individuals with severe allergies, including staff in schools, colleges, nurseries, and workplaces.
Over the duration of this three-hour practical session, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence to recognise and respond effectively to an anaphylactic emergency. Participants will gain hands on experience in administering our training autoinjector's (epi-pens).
This First Aid at Work (FAW) course is ideal for anyone responsible for providing first aid in the workplace, including nominated first aiders in offices, schools, factories, and other professional settings.
Over the course of this three-day practical training, participants will develop the skills and confidence to respond quickly and effectively to a wide range of workplace emergencies.
Level 3 Basic Life Support is taught over a three hour classroom session with an experienced Instructor. Learners can expect to focus on the most important life saving techniques and will feel confident in applying these skills at the conclusion of this course.
This course follows the latest guidelines from the UK Resuscitation Council and is practical in nature. Three CPD points are available by completing this course.
Emergency Paediatric First Aid (6 Hour)
Emergency Paediatric First Aid is taught over one classroom day (6 hours). This course is suitable for nannies, schools, babysitters, sports coaches and for anyone else who would like a basic understanding of paediatric first aid.
Childminders, nursery school workers and after school clubs should enrol on the longer 12 hour paediatric first aid qualification.
Fully Compliant with OFSTED, EYFS and HSE Standards
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) requires employers to use first aid training providers who are fully competent and have robust quality assurance processes in place. At ER First Aid, we exceed these expectations. We are regulated by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB), ensuring all our courses — including paediatric first aid — meet rigorous, independently verified standards. Because of this, our training is compliant with the standards set out by both the HSE and OFSTED, giving you complete confidence in the quality, compliance, and reliability of the certification you receive.