Paediatric First Aid (Blended)

Course Overview

This is our standard Paediatric First Aid course, split across two days to fit more easily around a busy setting. Children respond to emergencies differently from adults, and this course still covers everything a first aider working with infants and children needs — the qualification and syllabus are identical to the two-day in-person course.

The key difference is delivery. Day 1 covers all of the theory and is delivered live online, so delegates can join from home, from a staffroom, or wherever suits — no need to close a room or free up a whole classroom for a full day. Day 2 is the hands-on practical day, delivered in person at your premises with infant and child manikins, where delegates practise the physical skills and complete their assessment.

For nurseries, schools and childminders juggling ratios and room bookings, this means only one day of on-site disruption instead of two — while still meeting the same Ofsted requirements and EYFS framework standards as the standard course.

How the Blended Format Works

• Day 1 (Virtual): live, trainer-led theory session covering all core knowledge — not pre-recorded or self-paced
• Delegates join individually or as a group from your setting, with just a device, camera and stable internet connection
• Day 2 (In-Person): practical skills, scenario practice and assessment at your premises, using infant and child manikins
• Same trainer, same paramedic clinical insight, same Ofsted-recognised certificate on completion

What You’ll Learn

• CPR for infants and children
• AED use for children
• Choking in infants and children
• Unconsciousness and the recovery position
• Febrile convulsions and seizures
• Anaphylaxis and auto-injector use
• Asthma and breathing difficulties
• Head injuries, falls and fractures
• Burns and scalds
• Meningitis: signs and response
• Poisoning and swallowed objects
• Basic safeguarding awareness

Who Is It For?

• Nursery and early years settings wanting to reduce classroom/room downtime (required by Ofsted)
• Childminders and nannies fitting training around other commitments
• School staff and teaching assistants with limited timetable flexibility
• After-school and holiday club staff
• Parents or carers who want to be better prepared