What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Grantham is a 12-hour accredited qualification designed for individuals responsible for caring for babies and children. The training can be completed entirely in the classroom over two days or through a blended learning option, which combines distance learning from home with one day of in-class practical training.
This course covers child and infant CPR, choking, common injuries, and severe medical conditions. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a recognised certificate that is 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 Grantham?
The Paediatric First Aid Course is a requirement for many professionals working with children. It’s suitable for:
- Primary and early years teachers
- Nursery and pre-school staff
- After-school and holiday club workers
- Registered childminders
- Foster carers and nannies
It also benefits parents and guardians who want the confidence to handle emergencies at home.
What Will You Learn on the Course?
This Paediatric First Aid training in Grantham covers both the theory and practice of responding to emergencies involving babies and children. Throughout the full 12-hour (2-day) programme, you will gain the confidence to handle a wide range of situations, including:
- Resuscitation skills: infant and child CPR, placing a casualty in the recovery position, and managing seizures.
- Medical conditions: asthma attacks, meningitis, diabetes, allergic reactions (including the safe use of an adrenaline auto-injector), and febrile convulsions.
- Common incidents: responding to choking, external bleeding, burns, scalds, bites, stings, cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, and nosebleeds.
- Emergency response: carrying out scene surveys, primary and secondary surveys, and knowing when to summon help.
- Other risks: treating shock, fractures, head, spinal and chest injuries, as well as managing electric shock, poisoning, and temperature extremes.
How Is the Course Delivered?
This course is available as a full 2-day classroom programme (around six to seven hours per day) or as blended learning. With blended delivery, you’ll complete the online study at home before attending one practical day in class. Both formats meet Ofsted and EYFS requirements and lead to the same recognised certificate.
How Is the Course Assessed?
To earn this qualification, learners are assessed through practical demonstrations, trainer observation, and a short written test. These assessment methods meet the standards set out by Ofsted and EYFS guidelines, ensuring that the certification is fully recognised.
Will I Get an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate. This certificate is fully recognised under Ofsted and EYFS standards and is valid for three years.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid in Grantham
Many nurseries and schools opt for on-site training to cater to their specific needs. Our on-site Paediatric First Aid course in Grantham offers the following benefits:
- ✓ Reduce travel time and costs
- ✓ Train your staff as a group
- ✓ Adapt the course to the risks in your setting
- ✓ Choose dates that suit your schedule
Grantham Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid training takes place at a conveniently located venue in Grantham town centre, ensuring easy access for both local learners and those coming from surrounding areas. The venue is well connected by local transport links and offers nearby parking for those driving to the course.
We welcome learners from across the region, including Sleaford, Bourne, Stamford, Melton Mowbray, Ancaster, and the surrounding villages. This makes the course easily accessible to childcare professionals working in nurseries and schools, as well as parents and guardians living in Grantham and the nearby areas.
Other First Aid Courses in Grantham
Various industries require different types of first aid training. Along with Paediatric First Aid, you'll also find Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the comprehensive First Aid at Work (FAW) course available in Grantham.
For more details, visit our First Aid Courses in Grantham hub to explore all options, or check out the Paediatric First Aid course overview for national information.
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