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Paediatric First Aid
Course Overview:
Our Paediatric First Aid Course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to confidently respond to emergencies involving infants and young children. This comprehensive course is Ofsted compliant and meets the requirements of the EYFS statutory framework in England and the NMS in Wales, ensuring you are fully prepared to manage a wide range of situations safely and effectively, including those requiring emergency first aid.
Duration: 12 hours (1 classroom day + 1 online day)
Delivery:
Blended Learning: Complete approximately 6 hours of interactive online modules at your own pace. This flexible pre-learning prepares you for the practical session and allows you to study around your schedule, making it an ideal choice for first aid training.
In-Person Practical Training: Following your online learning, attend 6 hours of hands-on classroom training where you will practice essential skills and apply what you learned online in realistic scenarios. This can be conducted at your location (In House) with your team.
Certification: On successful completion of both the online and practical components, you will be awarded a certificate valid for three years. This training and certification fully comply with the latest HSE and OFSTED Standards, ensuring your skills meet current regulatory requirements for paediatric first aid.
This course is designed for anyone who works with, supports, or cares for infants and young children. It’s particularly suitable for:
Nursery and Early Years Staff – Including nursery practitioners, pre-school workers, and childminders who are required to meet EYFS 2025 and CIW statutory standards.
Teachers and Support Staff – Those working in schools or educational settings who may need to respond to first aid incidents involving children.
Parents, Guardians, and Carers – Anyone responsible for the day-to-day care of infants or young children who wants the confidence to act in an emergency.
Trainee Early Years Educators – Individuals completing early years qualifications who must demonstrate competence in paediatric first aid.
Group Bookings
Group Bookings: We offer group training sessions for up to 12 participants at a total cost of £550. This option is ideal for nurseries, schools, or organisations looking to train staff together at their own venue.
We offer further discounts for groups over 12 participants.
Our paediatric first aid course is split into two parts:
- Online Pre-Course Module: Before attending the in-person session, learners complete an online module covering a wide range of medical conditions that may affect children in your care, including asthma and other common emergencies.
- 6-Hour In-Person Training: During the practical session, you will learn:
- Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
- Consent and legal requirements
- Primary and secondary surveys
- Recovery position
- CPR and AED usage
- Seizures, choking, burns, anaphylaxis, and shock
This training meets the guidance set out by OFSTED, ensuring you are fully prepared to respond confidently in emergencies.
A full paediatric first aid course that meets OFSTED requirements should last a total of 12 hours. This can be delivered in two ways:
- Two days of in-person training
- Blended learning: one day online (pre-course module) followed by one 6-hour in-person session
This flexible format ensures you complete all essential topics while fitting around your schedule.
Your paediatric first aid certificate is valid for three years from the date you pass the course. However, the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) strongly recommends annual refresher training to keep your skills up to date and maintain confidence in emergency situations.
Yes, paediatric first aid training is suitable for parents, although it is mainly aimed at professional care providers such as nursery staff, EYFS practitioners, and school staff. Parents can still gain valuable skills to handle medical emergencies and respond confidently in their child’s care.
During the course, parents will learn how to manage common conditions such as:
- Fever and high temperatures
- Choking or airway obstructions
- Seizures
- Burns and scalds
- Allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis
This practical knowledge equips parents to act quickly and safely in emergencies at home or elsewhere.
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