Paediatric First Aid (Blended Learning) Course
Standard workplace first aid courses often fall short during infant medical emergencies. Younger casualties present unique anatomical challenges. Because of this, Ofsted and the EYFS enforce strict safety rules. Our specialised Paediatric First Aid (Blended Learning) course satisfies these legal duties perfectly. It protects children while building genuine operational confidence.
Statutory Compliance & Early Years Frameworks
Childcare providers need active safety planning to meet their legal duty of care. The current EYFS framework enforces clear rules. For example, early years settings must keep a qualified first aider on site at all times. This individual must be available whenever children are present.
Additionally, a qualified first aider must accompany children on all off-site outings. These strict ratio regulations also apply to childcare apprentices and placement students. You cannot count unqualified staff in your statutory ratios. Fortunately, our course meets all DfE Annex A criteria perfectly. Ofsted and the ISI accept this qualification without reservation.
How the Paediatric First Aid (Blended Learning) Timeline Works
Early years settings are busy, high-energy environments. Taking staff away for two full days creates massive logistical issues. Because of this, our blended model splits the 12-hour syllabus into two manageable phases:
- Phase 1: Interactive Online Theory (Approx. 6 Hours): Study at your own pace on any digital device. You will take short quizzes as you progress. On completion, you receive a digital certificate. We value eco-friendly practices, so do not print this copy. Simply show the PDF screenshot on your phone when you arrive. Alternatively, our team can look up your status directly.
- The 6-Week Learning Window: Awarding bodies require strict training continuity. You must complete the entire course within six weeks. Therefore, do not start your online modules too early. Keep your learning within six weeks of your practical day.
- Phase 2: Classroom Practical Mastery (1 Day): Spend a focused, face-to-face learning day with our expert instructor. This day focuses entirely on hands-on skills, realistic scenarios, and final assessments.
Clinical Standards & Paediatric Age Categories
Our training modules align strictly with the latest life-saving guidelines. You will master specific resuscitation skills for early years demographics. Following Resuscitation Council UK rules, you will practice on multiple age brackets. This includes infants, young children, and adolescents to ensure total care coverage.
Comprehensive Course Syllabus
This statutory course covers an extensive array of life-saving topics. The modules ensure you remain fully competent across all childcare, nursery, and educational settings:
- Assessment & Scene Management: The specific role and legal duties of a paediatric first aider. Learn to evaluate scenes, prevent cross-infection, and maintain accurate records.
- Critical Life-Threatening Emergencies: Infant, child, and adolescent CPR methods. Master AED operation, airway clearing, choking protocols, and the recovery position.
- Trauma, Wounds & Severe Injuries: Treating major bleeding and shock. Learn the initial management for fractures, sprains, concussions, and domestic burns safely.
- Acute Medical Conditions & Illnesses: Recognising allergic reactions and using an auto-injector during anaphylaxis. Learn to manage asthma, diabetic issues, and critical meningitis signs.
- Early Years Conditions: Supporting an infant experiencing a febrile seizure or an epileptic seizure. Learn to manage childhood fevers and severe dehydration safely.
Attendance Continuity & Late Arrival Policy
Awarding bodies enforce strict contact-time criteria for statutory certificates. You must arrive fully prepared for each module. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, we must turn you away. As a result, you will forfeit your place and all paid booking fees.
Classroom Schedule & Daily Breaks
We structure the practical day to maximise your comfort. The course covers a large amount of vital curriculum. Therefore, training runs promptly from 9:00am to 6:00pm. The practical modules are intensive, so please allow for a brief over-run. We provide one hour of total rest breaks to keep everyone fresh:
- Morning: 15-minute scheduled coffee and comfort break.
- Lunchtime: 30-minute allocated break for lunch.
- Afternoon: 15-minute scheduled coffee and comfort break.
Assessment & Testing Criteria
We assess candidates across two distinct classroom components. These rules apply to all certification routes:
- Theory Paper: Candidates sit a multiple-choice exam at the end of the day, requiring a 70% score to pass.
- Practical Observation: Tutors evaluate your hands-on mechanics during drills. You must accurately demonstrate floor CPR, requiring a 100% pass mark.
Certification Options Explained
We offer two distinct certification routes for this qualification. Both options carry the exact same legal validity and industry standing. You will practice the same skills and meet the same high standards. The only difference lies in the final exam paperwork.
Our default route issues digital PDF certificates through Chris Garland Training. Alternatively, you can select an Ofqual regulated certificate for an extra fee. Both qualifications remain valid for three years.
Course Prerequisites & Age Requirements
Please ensure all attendees meet these requirements before arriving at our training centre:
- Physical Capability: You must be physically capable of demonstrating floor-level procedures on paediatric manikins. This includes kneeling to perform continuous CPR to pass the qualification.
- Language Guideline: We hold all assessments and exam papers in English. You need a functional level of literacy to take the course. We recommend a GCSE baseline. Candidates can bring a paper translation dictionary.
- Age Parameters: This course suits anyone aged 16 or over who wants to become a workplace first aider. We also welcome candidates aged 14 to 16. They receive a valid certificate but cannot be a sole responsible person.
Candidate Numbers & Group Parameters
We maintain strict educational safety standards. To ensure every student receives dedicated tutor feedback, we operate clear participant thresholds:
- Minimum Group Size: We require a baseline of 4 candidates to run a scheduled open public course or a private group session.
- Maximum Group Size: Awarding organisations limit us strictly. We allow a maximum of 12 candidates per instructor to maintain safe tracking dynamics.
- Larger Corporate Teams: We can easily bring a second qualified assessor into the classroom to accommodate your team. This service depends on calendar availability and requires an additional fee.
Venues & Private Corporate Training
Our open, scheduled paediatric courses take place at our dedicated training centre in Knutsford, Cheshire. Please review our Joining Instructions page for specific venue directions and local parking options.
Our instructors can deliver private training for your workplace team anywhere across the UK. For private group bookings, we gladly adapt our practical training scenarios. This ensures they align with your specific environment. Visit our dedicated Corporate & Bespoke Training Quotations page to arrange a private session.
