In-House Paediatric First Aid Training Courses
Expert in-house training delivered at your workplace covering London & UK nationwide
Children are naturally curious and full of energy, which makes accidents more likely. At First Aid Safety, we offer paediatric first aid courses designed for childcare professionals and parents, giving you the skills to respond confidently in emergencies, ensuring you’re fully prepared to protect the children in your care.
Our courses include the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid, meeting OFSTED requirements and is designed for professionals on the OFSTED compulsory register, the one-day Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid, and a short, flexible first aid course for parents and caregivers focused on babies and young children.
Each course teaches practical, age-appropriate life-saving skills, helping you manage injuries and emergencies with confidence. All regulated courses are accredited by Qualifications Network UK, and the certificates are valid for three years.
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Course Description | In-house | Duration - 2 days
This comprehensive, OFSTED-compliant course equips professionals working with babies and children with essential first aid skills. Ideal for those on the OFSTED compulsory register, it’s perfectly suited to early years settings such as nurseries and Montessori schools.
You’ll 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 | 1 day
This course focuses on core first aid skills for children, ideal for teachers, school staff, and professionals working in the early years settings. You’ll learn vital skills to manage and treat common injuries and handle serious illnesses.
This course prepares you 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 | 3 hours
Tailored specifically for parents, this short course provides essential life-saving skills for responding to emergencies involving babies and young children. You’ll learn how to manage choking in infants, perform baby CPR, and handle a range of situations such as bleeds, shock, and allergic reactions.
This course is practical and hands-on, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to care for your child in an emergency.
Prices: £449.00 up to 6 learners | £499.00 up to 12 learners
Why choose in-house paediatric first aid training with First Aid Safety?
In-house training can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your business, ensuring the scenarios are relevant to your workplace and helping save you time and money by training your staff together.
What are the Benefits of In-House Training?
Significantly reduce your training cost
Cost-effective compared to open public courses
Promote a safety culture where your team are confident in dealing with first aid
Control your own learning environment by hosting your training in-house
Save time by getting your staff qualified together
Encourages interaction and team bonding between your staff
Train on a date and time that suits your business requirements
Liaise and coordinate your training needs with a single training provider
What you’ll learn in paediatric first aid training
Our courses teach practical skills that are easy to understand and crucial in emergencies:
Child and Baby First Aid Basics
Gain confidence in handling common injuries such as cuts, bruises, burns, and fractures. You’ll learn how to treat minor wounds to prevent infections to administer child CPR using the correct protocols.
CPR Training for Infants and Children
Paediatric CPR is different from adult CPR and requires specific techniques. You’ll learn the proper method for performing 30 chest compressions and rescue breaths on infants and children, making sure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
Opening the Airway and Rescue Breathing
In cases where breathing is impaired, you’ll practice techniques such as the “chin lift” to open the airway and understand how to perform rescue breathing by covering both the mouth and nose in infants. Knowing how to open and maintain the airway correctly can improve rescue breaths given to a child.
Choking Relief for Infants and Children
Choking can be particularly dangerous for infants and children. In our courses, you’ll practice back blows and chest thrusts specifically designed for babies, which are essential to know if an object becomes lodged in the airway.
Recognising Serious Conditions
Learn to recognise signs of serious conditions like allergic reactions, asthma, and shock, so you know when to call 911 or seek further emergency medical help. We cover the importance of acting swiftly and how to gauge a child’s responsiveness in situations that might not immediately appear as emergencies.
First Aid Kit Essentials
Understanding what to keep in your first aid kit is vital. You’ll become familiar with essential items, from bandages to plasters, and learn how to use each one effectively. Having an aid kit on hand, whether at home or in a childcare setting, ensures you’re always prepared.
Why choose First Aid Safety?
Since 2012, First Aid Safety have delivered Ofqual-regulated first aid training courses to employees from a wide range of industries, from aviation to finance. Partnered with Qualifications Network UK (QNUK), an awarding body that develops and offers qualifications regulated by Ofqual, we are committed to providing high-quality courses that meet HSE requirements and are fully tailored to each workplace.
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 in real situations.
With a comprehensive network of experienced instructors available nationwide, we can deliver regulated training courses at your premises on a date and time that works for you.
Paediatric first aid training FAQs
Paediatric first aid training is ideal for anyone responsible for the safety and well-being of babies or young children. This includes parents, grandparents, babysitters, childminders, nursery staff, teachers, sports coaches and after-school club leaders. Even if you don’t work in childcare, these courses provide valuable life skills that everyone can use to keep children safe.
The one-day paediatric first aid course provides essential skills for handling the most common emergencies involving children and infants. It covers CPR, choking, minor injuries, recovery position, and managing breathing difficulties. This course is suitable for parents, caregivers, and childcare environments where Ofsted compliance isn’t required.
However, the two-day paediatric first aid cdourse offers a much deeper level of training. It includes everything from the one-day course plus additional modules such as managing severe asthma attacks, anaphylaxis, fractures, head and spinal injuries, burns, seizures and long-term medical conditions. This course meets Ofsted and EYFS requirements, making it essential for nurseries, early years settings, and other childcare settings that are on the OFSTED compulsory register.
View our quick reference guide to see what’s included in the 1-day and 2-day paediatric first aid courses.
Yes. Every paediatric first aid course we offer includes a fully accredited certificate upon successful completion. This certification is recognised across the UK and is valid for three years. For childcare professionals, the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid helps meet requirements set by Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidance.
Yes, CPR training is included in all our paediatric first aid courses. It covers cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques specifically for infants and children. You’ll learn how to check for responsiveness, perform 30 chest compressions, and deliver effective rescue breaths to children. We also cover the correct chin lift technique to open the airway and ensure each breath is delivered effectively.
Paediatric first aid certificates are valid for three years. To remain compliant with EYFS and Ofsted requirements, it is recommended to complete a renewal course before the certificate expires. Speak to our team if you need to review your paediatric first aid certificate.
Yes, all courses cover choking emergencies for both infants and children. This includes how to perform back blows, chest thrusts and appropriate CPR techniques if the child becomes unresponsive.
Absolutely. Our two-day paediatric first aid course meets EYFS and OFSTED requirements, making it ideal for schools, nurseries, after-school clubs, and early years settings.
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