What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Forest Gate is a 12-hour accredited qualification tailored for those responsible for the care of babies and children. The training can be taken over two days in a classroom setting, or through a blended learning approach, which combines online study with one practical day in class.
The course covers vital skills such as infant and child CPR, treating choking, handling common injuries, and managing severe medical conditions. Upon successful completion, you will receive a recognised certificate, valid for three years.
✅ Fully Ofsted and EYFS compliant, this training ensures you meet legal and professional standards for working in nurseries, schools, and childcare settings.
Who Needs Paediatric First Aid in Forest Gate?
The Paediatric First Aid course is a requirement for a wide range of professionals who work with children. It’s suitable for:
- Nursery and pre-school staff
- Foster carers and nannies
- Registered childminders
- Primary and early years teachers
- After-school and holiday club workers
- Parents and guardians who want to feel confident handling emergencies at home
What Will You Learn on the Course?
The Paediatric First Aid training in Forest Gate covers both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for responding to emergencies involving babies and children. Over the 12-hour (2-day) course, you’ll build the confidence to manage a variety of situations, including:
- Emergency Response: Conducting scene surveys, performing primary and secondary surveys, and knowing when to seek help.
- Resuscitation Skills: Infant and child CPR, placing a casualty in the recovery position, and managing seizures.
- Medical Conditions: Recognising and treating asthma attacks, meningitis, diabetes, allergic reactions (including the safe use of adrenaline auto-injectors), and febrile convulsions.
- Common Incidents: Treating choking, external bleeding, burns, scalds, bites, stings, cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, and nosebleeds.
- Other Risks: Handling shock, fractures, head, spinal, and chest injuries, as well as managing electric shock, poisoning, and extreme temperatures.
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Paediatric First Aid course is available in two formats: a full 2-day classroom programme, or blended learning. In the blended format, you'll complete online theory from home before attending one practical day in class. Both formats meet Ofsted and EYFS requirements and lead to the same recognised certificate.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for the Paediatric First Aid course in Forest Gate. Learners must be at least 16 years old and able to participate in practical first aid activities.
How Is the Course Assessed?
To obtain the qualification, learners are assessed through practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a short written test. These assessment methods ensure that the training meets the standards set by Ofsted and EYFS, ensuring the certificate is fully recognised.
Will I Get an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Upon successful completion, you will receive an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate that is fully recognised under Ofsted and EYFS standards, and it will remain valid for three years.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Forest Gate
For nurseries, schools, and childcare providers in Forest Gate, on-site Paediatric First Aid training is a convenient option. Our on-site courses allow you to:
- ✓ Train your staff as a group, in one session
- ✓ Select dates that work with your schedule
- ✓ Reduce travel time and associated costs
- ✓ Adapt the course to suit the risks in your specific setting
Forest Gate Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid training is conducted at a central venue in Forest Gate, making it easily accessible whether you're based locally or traveling from surrounding areas. The venue is well connected by public transport, with various bus and train routes, and offers ample parking for those driving to the location.
We welcome learners from all over the area, including Stratford, East Ham, Ilford, Upton Park, Wanstead, and other nearby locations. This makes the course easily accessible for childcare professionals working in nurseries and schools, as well as for parents and guardians in and around Forest Gate.
Other First Aid Courses in Forest Gate
In addition to Paediatric First Aid, Forest Gate also offers other first aid courses that may be required by workplaces. These include the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the full First Aid at Work (FAW) courses.
Explore all of our first aid options in the area by visiting our First Aid Courses in Forest Gate page, or for national information, check out the Paediatric First Aid overview page.
Why Choose Hurak?
When you book Paediatric First Aid training with Hurak in Forest Gate, you’ll benefit from:
- ✓ Training delivered by approved, accredited providers
- ✓ Ofsted & EYFS compliant certification
- ✓ A trusted platform used by over 100,000 learners
- ✓ Clear, transparent pricing with flexible Klarna instalment options
