Paediatric & Early Years OFSTED Approved (Blended)
Blended Paediatric First Aid training provides essential life-saving skills for anyone responsible for the care of infants and young children, while offering greater flexibility for busy learners. This two-day Paediatric First Aid blended course combines online learning with face-to-face practical training, ensuring learners gain both strong theoretical knowledge and hands-on confidence.
The course focuses on the most common paediatric emergencies found in early years settings. These include choking, unconsciousness, breathing difficulties, bleeding, burns, head injuries, and allergic reactions. As a result, learners feel prepared to respond quickly and safely when emergencies occur.
This blended Paediatric First Aid course is ideal for staff working in day nurseries, private nursery schools, pre-schools, and before and after-school clubs. It is also suitable for childminders, parents, and carers providing care in home settings. Learners complete the theory element online through our secure learning portal, allowing them to study at their own pace and fit learning around work and family commitments.
Following the online study, learners attend face-to-face practical training led by an experienced instructor. These sessions focus on hands-on paediatric first aid skills, realistic scenarios, and safe emergency responses. Therefore, learners develop the confidence and competence needed to act effectively in real situations.
This blended Paediatric First Aid qualification is Ofsted approved and meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the Early Years and Childcare Register. It is also ETFS approved, supporting early years providers in meeting their legal and regulatory responsibilities.
Overall, this blended Paediatric First Aid training offers a flexible, compliant, and effective route to high-quality paediatric first aid education, helping create safer environments for babies and young children.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this Paediatric & Early Years First Aid course, you will be able to:
- Understand the responsibilities of a paediatric first aider in line with OFSTED and EYFS standards.
- Manage an emergency situation, including assessing the scene and conducting a primary survey.
- Perform CPR on infants and children, including the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
- Place an unresponsive infant or child in the recovery position.
- Recognise and respond to choking incidents in babies and young children.
- Provide first aid for common injuries including cuts, bruises, sprains, and fractures.
- Treat burns, scalds, bleeding, and head injuries.
- Recognise signs and provide first aid for medical emergencies such as seizures, asthma attacks, allergic reactions, diabetic episodes, and meningitis.
- Understand how to respond to suspected cases of poisoning or drowning.
- Administer first aid for eye injuries, foreign objects, and bites or stings.
- Maintain accurate incident records and follow reporting requirements.
- Promote a safe environment and support the welfare of children in your care.
Course Format
This is a blended learning course, made up of:
- 6 guided learning hours online via our awarding organisation’s portal (self-paced, completed before the practical day)
- 6 hours of face-to-face classroom training led by a qualified first aid instructor
Certification
On successful completion of both the online and classroom elements, candidates will receive a Paediatric First Aid Certificate, valid for three years. This qualification meets all requirements set out by OFSTED, the EYFS framework, and the Department for Education for early years first aid provision.
Related Courses
We also offer a range of paediatric first aid courses including Emergency Paediatric First Aid & Emergency First Aid for Schools
Course Location & Service Areas
We deliver in-house training at your workplace or chosen venue, tailored to your needs and schedule. This flexible approach removes the need to send staff off-site for essential learning.
Our experienced trainers deliver courses across Manchester and Greater Manchester, supporting organisations throughout the North West.
We also provide on-site training throughout England, covering major cities, towns, and regions nationwide, including North England, South England, London, and Surrey.
Wherever and however the training is delivered, all sessions are led by experienced Prima Cura Training instructors and meet the same high standards.
