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Paediatric First Aid

Our Paediatric First Aid training is designed for schools and early years settings, giving staff the confidence to respond quickly and effectively when a child is unwell or injured. Blending essential theory with hands-on practice, the course covers CPR, choking, seizures, bleeding, burns and more — all tailored to the realities of working with children.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework requires all early years providers in England to have at least one person who has a current and full paediatric first aid certificate on the premises and available at all times when children are present. Providers should also take into account the number of children, staff and layout of the premises and increase their paediatric first aid provision accordingly to ensure that a paediatric first aider is available to respond to emergencies quickly.

This two day (12 hour) blended course covers both on and off the school site.

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About EVOLVE Advice First Aid Training

At EVOLVE Advice, our mission is to equip your team with more than just practical first aid — we build confidence, clarity and capability. As part of our wider educational visits support, our First Aid Training is tailored specifically for schools, outdoor education settings, and visit leaders — designed to meet the unique challenges of learning beyond the classroom.

Our courses are delivered by experienced trainers who understand both first aid and the realities of operating in school and outdoor environments. You’ll get hands-on practice, scenario-based learning, and clear, straightforward guidance you can apply the moment you return to your setting.

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- Role and responsibilities of first aider
  - Incident and casualty assessment
  - CPR and AED
  - Unresponsive casualty not breathing normally
  - Unconscious casualty breathing normally
  - Recovery position
  - Management of a seizure
  - Choking casualty
  - Shock
  - External bleeding
  - Fractures
  - Head, neck and back injuries
  - Eyes, ears and nose conditions
  - Chronic medical conditions or sudden illness
  - Body temperature
  - Electric shock
  - Burns and scalds
  - Poisonous substances
  - Allergic reaction and anaphylaxis
The Paediatric First Aid has been specifically designed to meet the criteria set by the Department for Education’s EYFS Framework and is ideal for:
- Those who have gained a level 2 and/or level 3 childcare qualification and have entered into an early years setting and wish to be included in the staff to child ratios to comply with EYFS requirements.
- Registered childminders and assistants who are required to hold a current and full paediatric first aid certificate in order to comply with the EYFS requirements.
- Anyone who has a non-professional involvement with infants and children, such as parents, grandparents and want to learn key paediatric first aid skills.
  Newly qualified entrants to an early years setting who have completed a level 2 and/or level 3 qualification on or after 30th June 2016, must also have either a full paediatric first aid or an emergency paediatric first aid certificate within three months of starting work.
On successful completion you will be issued with:
- A digital certificate
- A metal pin badge for your lanyard
This course is accredited by the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) Find out more about accreditation and why it matters, here.
The course is delivered in two parts:
6 hours self guided e-Learning
6 hours practical face to face course
At your School/Venue:
1-6 people - £828 inc. VAT (£690 + VAT at 20%)
7-12 people -£1320 inc. VAT (£1100 + VAT at 20%)
13+ - £enquire