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On-site First Aid Courses for Schools
Our in-house first aid training can be delivered at your school and tailored to your staff's roles and responsibilities.
First Aid Safety offers accredited first aid courses for early years settings, primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), helping you meet statutory requirements while ensuring staff are prepared to respond confidently to first aid emergencies.
Course Description | In-house | Duration - 2 days
Designed for early years practitioners, including those required to meet EYFS first aid requirements and those on the OFSTED compulsory register, including nurseries, reception classes and childcare providers. This comprehensive, OFSTED-compliant course equips professionals working with babies and children with essential first aid skills.
Early years staff will learn how to manage choking, recognise the symptoms of major childhood illnesses, and confidently provide effective first aid to paediatric casualties.
Prices: £929.00 up to 6 learners | £999.00 up to 12 learners
Course Description | In-house | Duration - 1 day
Ideal for nurseries, preschools, childminders and primary schools where staff work with infants and young children. Early years professionals will learn vital skills to manage and treat common injuries and handle serious illnesses.
This course prepares staff to respond effectively to emergencies involving children of all ages, covering life-threatening incidents such as CPR, bleeds and choking.
Prices: £545.00 up to 6 learners | £595.00 up to 12 learners
Course Description | In-house | Duration - 3 days
Recommended for secondary schools that require fully qualified workplace first aiders. Teaching and support staff will learn to master CPR, recognise and handle major injuries or illnesses, and understand how to manage serious medical emergencies.
This course is HSE-compliant, helping your organisation meet legal requirements for first aid provision.
Prices: £1199.00 up to 6 learners | £1399.00 up to 12 learners
Course description | In-house | Duration - 1 day
Suitable for secondary schools, colleges and school support staff who require essential workplace first aid training. This one-day course covers CPR, choking, bleeds, shock and management of minor injuries.
It is ideal for developing core first-aid skills and knowledge, providing confidence in dealing with serious incidents and common workplace injuries where a swift response is extremely crucial.
Prices: £549.00 up to 6 learners | £599.00 up to 12 learners
Course description | In-house | Duration - 3 hours
This course is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively to anaphylactic emergencies.
It is ideal for healthcare professionals, caregivers, teachers, and anyone responsible for the safety and well-being of individuals at risk of severe allergic reactions.
Prices: £525.00 up to 6 learners | £549.00 up to 12 learners
Benefits of completing first aid for schools training
In-house first aid training with First Aid Safety:
Helps your school or early years setting meet EYFS Statutory Framework and Department for Education guidance
Is delivered on-site at your school for convenience
Can be tailored to your school's environment and emergency scenarios
Builds staff confidence when responding to injuries and medical emergencies
Benefit from regulated training delivered by experienced first aid instructors
First aid courses for schools: in-house pricing
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Courses |
Price for up to 6 learners |
Price for up to 12 learners |
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£545.00 |
£595.00 |
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£929.00 |
£999.00 |
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(1 day) |
£545.00 |
£595.00 |
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£1199.00 |
£1399.00 |
Case Study: Delivering in-house first aid training for Education First
Education First (EF) is an international educational institute that specialises in language training, educational travel, academic degree programs, and cultural exchanges.
With centres in Brighton, Eastbourne, Oxford, Manchester, Bristol, London, and Cambridge, EF needed first aid training delivered to their educational staff across 7 locations.
First Aid Safety:
1. Introduced a unified first aid training solution for all EF’s UK locations, ensuring every staff member received the same high-quality instruction regardless of location.
2. Ensured that the first aid training delivered was up-to-date, accredited and relevant to teaching staff, with practical, education-specific examples.
3. Delivered a customised introductory first aid training course for summer school staff to ensure consistent preparedness across all levels of staff.
Key stats
1500 + staff trained
Training partners since 2015
On-site training delivered across 7 sites
Created a bespoke introductory first aid and fire safety course for summer school staff
Why choose First Aid Safety for school first aid training?
Since 2012, First Aid Safety have delivered Ofqual-regulated first aid training courses to teachers, school staff and childcare providers. We are partnered with Qualifications Network UK (QNUK), an awarding body that develops and offers qualifications regulated by Ofqual.
The First Aid Safety team is committed to providing high-quality first aid courses for schools that meet HSE requirements, EYFS guidance and Ofsted regulations.
Our courses are delivered through interactive teaching methods, including engaging Q&A sessions and hands-on practical activities.
This approach ensures learners gain essential first aid knowledge and the confidence to apply their practical skills to emergencies involving both children and adults.
With a comprehensive network of experienced instructors available nationwide, we can deliver regulated training courses at your school or childcare setting on a date and time that works for you.
First Aid Training for Schools FAQs
First aid training for schools provides teachers and support staff with the essential skills and knowledge needed to respond effectively to medical emergencies involving both students and staff.
The training typically covers key life-saving skills, including CPR, responding to choking incidents, managing common childhood injuries and understanding how to provide immediate care until further medical support is available.
First aid training is crucial for school staff because it allows them to respond quickly and effectively to a range of emergencies, whether they involve students or staff.
It helps to create a safer environment, improves staff confidence and ensures the school complies with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance.
First aid training for schools is designed for all school staff, including teachers, support staff, teaching assistants and administrators.
UK schools should first conduct a first aid needs assessment to determine how many trained first aiders are needed and which level of training is appropriate.
Schools are legally required to provide “adequate and appropriate" first aid arrangements according to HSE guidance.
However, it is up to the individual school to complete a comprehensive first aid needs assessment to determine the level of first aid training required and the number of staff that need to be trained.
First aid training for schools typically lasts one day (approximately six hours), and it can easily be delivered during an INSET day.
Comprehensive courses, such as the 2-day Paediatric First Aid or the 3-day First Aid at Work courses, require more time to cover the additional topics.
Yes, First Aid Safety offers on-site first aid training for schools.
Our experienced instructors can deliver the training at your school on a date and time convenient for your staff. On-site training reduces costs by training multiple staff members together.