What Is the Paediatric First Aid Course?
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Norwich is a 12-hour accredited programme created for anyone who looks after infants and young children as part of their role. You can complete the training across two classroom-based days, or choose a blended option that allows you to study the theory remotely before attending a single day of practical training.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to respond confidently to medical emergencies involving babies and children, including CPR, choking incidents, serious illnesses, and everyday injuries. Once you successfully complete the course, you’ll be awarded a nationally recognised certificate that remains valid for three years.
✅ This course meets Ofsted and EYFS requirements, helping you stay compliant when working in nurseries, early years settings, schools, and other childcare environments.
Who Should Take Paediatric First Aid in Norwich?
Paediatric First Aid training is essential for a wide range of roles where the safety and well-being of children is a responsibility. This course in Norwich is suitable for individuals working across early years and childcare settings, including:
- Registered childminders and nannies
- Nursery and pre-school practitioners
- Staff supporting after-school clubs and holiday programmes
- Teachers working in early years and primary education
- Foster carers are responsible for the children in their care
In addition to professional roles, the course is valuable for parents and guardians who want to feel better prepared to respond to medical emergencies involving babies and children at home.
What Will You Learn in the Course?
This Paediatric First Aid course in Norwich combines practical skills with essential knowledge to help you respond effectively to emergencies involving infants and children. Delivered over a 12-hour (two-day) programme, the training builds your confidence to manage a wide range of real-life situations, including:
- Assessing emergencies: carrying out scene checks, completing primary and secondary assessments, and understanding when and how to seek further medical assistance.
- CPR and life-saving techniques: performing infant and child CPR, placing casualties into the recovery position, and responding appropriately to seizures.
- Everyday injuries and incidents: managing choking, bleeding, burns and scalds, bites and stings, minor wounds, bruising, splinters, and nosebleeds.
- Managing medical conditions: dealing with asthma attacks, severe allergic reactions (including the correct use of an adrenaline auto-injector), diabetes-related emergencies, meningitis, and febrile convulsions.
- Serious injuries and environmental risks: recognising and treating shock, fractures, and head, spinal, or chest injuries, as well as responding to poisoning, electric shock, and extremes of temperature.
Entry Requirements
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Norwich has no formal academic entry requirements, making it accessible to a wide range of learners. You must be at least 16 years old and able to take part in hands-on first aid practice, including floor-based activities.
How Is the Course Delivered?
You can complete this Paediatric First Aid training through a two-day classroom-based course, with each day lasting approximately six to seven hours. Alternatively, a blended learning option is available, allowing you to complete the theory online at home before attending a single day of practical training in the classroom. Both delivery methods meet Ofsted and EYFS standards and result in the same accredited qualification.
How Is the Course Assessed?
Assessment is carried out through a combination of practical demonstrations, trainer observation, and a short written assessment. This approach ensures you can apply your knowledge confidently and meet the assessment criteria set out under Ofsted and EYFS guidance.
Will I receive an Ofsted and EYFS-recognised certificate?
After completing the course, you will receive an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate that Ofsted and EYFS recognise. The qualification is valid for three years and confirms your compliance with current early years and childcare requirements.
On-Site Paediatric First Aid Training in Norwich
For nurseries, schools, and childcare providers, delivering Paediatric First Aid training on your own premises can be a practical and efficient option. Our on-site training in Norwich allows you to:
- ✓ Schedule training around dates that work for your team
- ✓ Deliver training to multiple staff members at the same time
- ✓ Minimise disruption by removing the need for staff travel
- ✓ Tailor the course content to reflect the specific risks within your childcare environment
Norwich Location and Nearby Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Paediatric First Aid Course in Norwich is delivered at a centrally located venue within the city, making it straightforward to attend whether you are based in the city centre or travelling in from nearby areas. The venue benefits from strong public transport links and convenient road access, with parking options available close by for those arriving by car.
We welcome learners from across Norwich and surrounding parts of Norfolk, including Thorpe St Andrew, Eaton, Hellesdon, Taverham, Costessey, Wymondham, Aylsham, Dereham, Attleborough, North Walsham, Diss, and Great Yarmouth. This central location makes the course accessible to childcare professionals, parents, and guardians travelling from within the city and neighbouring towns, all within a reasonable commuting distance.
Other First Aid Courses Available in Norwich
Depending on your role or workplace requirements, you may need additional first aid qualifications in addition to Paediatric First Aid. In Norwich, we also offer Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the comprehensive First Aid at Work (FAW) course to support different risk levels and responsibilities.
You can explore all available options by visiting our First Aid Courses in Norwich page, or view the Paediatric First Aid course overview for nationwide course details.
Why Book with Hurak?
Hurak connects learners with trusted training providers across the UK. When you book Paediatric First Aid training in Norwich through Hurak, you can expect:
- ✓ An extensive network of approved and accredited training providers
- ✓Certification that meets Ofsted and EYFS requirements
- ✓Clear, upfront pricing with the option to pay in instalments via Klarna
- ✓A well-established platform trusted by more than 100,000 learners
