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Paediatric First Aid

Calm, confident care for babies and children.

Paediatric first aid courses for nurseries, childminders, schools, nannies and parents, built around the emergencies you're most likely to face.

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Paediatric First Aid

The full paediatric qualification for early years settings and childminders.

What you'll learn

  • Roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
  • Assessing an emergency
  • Recovery position
  • CPR and defibrillation
  • Choking
  • Head, neck and back injuries
  • Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions
  • Meningitis

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Who it's for
Early years staff with a level 2 or 3 childcare qualification who need to count in EYFS staff-to-child ratios, and registered childminders and assistants.
Qualification
Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF). Ofqual regulated.
Blended option
Blended learning available: 1 day e-learning + 1 day classroom.
Entry requirements
Minimum Level 3 English, as the course is delivered in English.
What to bring
Comfortable clothes, as you'll practise on the floor. We provide all the equipment.
How you're assessed
Practical assessment by your trainer throughout the course, plus a short multiple-choice theory paper.
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Duration
2 days
Certificate
Valid for 3 years
Level
Level 3 (RQF)
Price
£195 per person
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Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Would you know what to do if you saw a child in need of first aid?

What you'll learn

  • The roles and responsibilities of an emergency paediatric first aider
  • Assessing an emergency situation
  • Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child
  • Recovery position
  • CPR and defibrillation
  • Choking
  • Minor injuries
  • Bites and stings

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Who it's for
Early years staff with a level 2 or 3 childcare qualification who need to count in EYFS staff-to-child ratios, and anyone who cares for infants and children.
Qualification
Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF). Ofqual regulated.
Entry requirements
Minimum Level 3 English, as the course is delivered in English.
What to bring
Comfortable clothes, as you'll practise on the floor. We provide all the equipment.
How you're assessed
Practical assessment by your trainer throughout the course, plus a short multiple-choice theory paper.
Fact sheet
Coming soon
Duration
1 day
Certificate
Valid for 3 years
Level
Level 3 (RQF)
Price
£120 per person
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Training a whole group?

We'll train your whole setting together.

Book any of these courses as a private session for your group, on dates that suit you. We bring the manikins, training equipment and everything else.

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Questions

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Does the 12-hour course meet Ofsted and EYFS requirements?

Yes. Our Paediatric First Aid course is the full 12-hour Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF), which meets the EYFS requirements for paediatric first aid training.

Can we train the whole nursery at once?

Yes. We can run a private course at your setting, often on a training day or a weekend.

Do I need any experience?

No. The courses start from the basics and build your confidence step by step.

Ready for the moment it matters.

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