Course Overview: Our Paediatric First Aid Course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and practical skills to respond confidently 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.
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.
- 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, OFSTED Standards ensuring your skills meet current regulatory requirements.
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.
