Paediatric First Aid Training for Schools & Nurseries
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Paediatric First Aid Training for Schools & Nurseries
Course Overview
This Paediatric First Aid course is designed to meet the needs of childcare providers, schools, and nursery staff who are responsible for the welfare of infants and children. It complies with Ofsted and EYFS requirements and provides hands-on training tailored to childcare environments.
Who Needs This Course?
Ideal for:
Nursery and school staff
Childminders
Nannies and au pairs
Parents and carers seeking essential life-saving skills for children
What You’ll Learn
The course covers emergency scenarios involving babies and children, with practical training throughout.
Managing an Unresponsive Child
Recognising and responding to an unconscious infant or child, including CPR techniques.
Choking, Bleeding & Allergic Reactions
How to handle common emergencies including choking, bleeding, anaphylaxis and asthma attacks.
Illnesses & Accidents
Covers febrile seizures, meningitis awareness, and dealing with head injuries and fractures.
Certification & Validity
This two-day (or blended) course meets EYFS and Ofsted Paediatric First Aid standards. Upon completion, attendees receive a certificate valid for 3 years.
How to Book
You can view course dates and book your paediatric first aid course online through our website. We also offer group training sessions for nurseries and schools at your location.
Why Choose Life Force First Aid
We deliver paediatric courses that are practical, reassuring, and delivered by trainers with childcare experience. We focus on building real confidence so participants are ready to act in any emergency involving young children. Fully compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. It's the full 12-hour Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid, regulated by Ofqual through First Aid Awards, and it meets the EYFS requirement for staff to hold a full paediatric first aid certificate. It's the course nurseries, pre-schools and childminders need for their staff ratios.
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You spend one day with us in person at Chiswick (9am-2.30pm) doing all the hands-on practice, and complete the second half online in your own time, on any computer or phone. You get the same full 12-hour certificate as a two-day classroom course, with one less day away from work.
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This is the full 12-hour qualification that EYFS settings need. The Emergency Paediatric course is a shorter 6-hour version covering the emergency essentials, suited to after-school clubs, coaches, nannies and parents. Both run on the same day in Chiswick, so if you're not sure which you need, call us and we'll tell you in a minute.
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Nursery and pre-school staff, childminders, nannies and au pairs, teachers and teaching assistants, maternity and postnatal workers, children's coaches, foster carers, and parents or grandparents who want to be ready for an emergency.
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Nothing to dread. You're assessed by your trainer through practical scenarios during the day, plus a short multiple-choice paper. Our pass rate is 99%.
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Three years. We recommend an annual refresher to keep your skills sharp, and you'll need to retake the full course to requalify after three years.
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Yes. We train whole teams on site across London and the South East, scheduled around you including inset days, evenings and weekends. For six or more people it's usually the most cost-effective option.
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£129 per person on our Chiswick open courses, which includes the online learning, all equipment and your certificate. Group training is quoted per course, not per person.