Paediatric & Early Years OFSTED Approved (Blended)
This Paediatric & Early Years First Aid course is fully aligned with OFSTED, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, and Department for Education (DfE) guidelines. It provides learners with the essential skills and knowledge needed to respond confidently to a wide range of medical emergencies involving babies and young children.
Delivered in a blended format, this course combines the convenience of 6 guided learning hours online—completed through our awarding organisation’s secure learning portal—with 6 hours of practical classroom training, led by experienced instructors.
This format allows learners to build a strong foundation of knowledge online, then develop hands-on confidence in the classroom. The course covers both emergency and non-emergency scenarios and results in a full Paediatric First Aid qualification, valid for three years.
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.
