Paediatric First Aid Course in Sheffield

What Does the Paediatric First Aid Course Involve?

The Paediatric First Aid Course in Sheffield provides 12 hours of essential training for anyone who works with or regularly cares for babies and young children. You can complete the programme across two classroom-based days or choose a blended option that combines online study with a practical session delivered in person.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to respond to a range of child and infant emergencies, including CPR, choking, everyday injuries, and more serious medical situations. After finishing the training, you’ll receive a widely recognised certificate that remains valid for three years.

Who Should Complete Paediatric First Aid in Sheffield?

This course is designed for anyone responsible for the day-to-day safety and wellbeing of babies and young children. It supports a wide range of roles in childcare and education, including:

• Early years and primary school teachers
• Nannies, au pairs, and foster carers
• Staff working in nurseries or pre-school settings
• Professionals running after-school or holiday clubs
• Registered childminders providing home-based care

It’s equally valuable for parents, carers, and guardians who want practical skills to respond confidently to childhood emergencies at home.

What Skills Will You Develop During the Course?

This Paediatric First Aid Course in Sheffield blends practical demonstrations with essential theory to help you respond calmly and confidently to emergencies involving infants and young children. Over the full 12-hour programme, you’ll explore a broad range of topics, such as:

• Understanding injuries and sudden illness: recognising and managing asthma attacks, meningitis, allergic reactions (including how to use an adrenaline auto-injector), and febrile convulsions.
• Immediate emergency actions: assessing a scene safely, completing primary and secondary surveys, and knowing when professional medical support is required.
• CPR and lifesaving techniques: delivering infant and child CPR, placing casualties in the recovery position, and responding to seizures.
• Common childhood incidents: handling choking, bleeding, burns, scalds, stings, grazes, bumps, splinters, and nosebleeds.
• Managing serious injuries and external risks: supporting casualties with fractures, head, spinal or chest injuries, as well as responding to poisoning, electric shock, and extreme temperatures.

How Is the Course Delivered?

The Paediatric First Aid Course in Sheffield can be completed entirely in the classroom over two consecutive days or through a blended option that combines online learning with a single in-person practical session. Both delivery routes follow EYFS and Ofsted standards and result in the same recognised certificate.

Entry Requirements

There are no academic or professional prerequisites for joining the Paediatric First Aid Course in Sheffield. Learners must be at least 16 years old and able to take part in the practical elements of the training.

How Is the Course Assessed?

Assessment is based on a mix of practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a short written component. These methods ensure that learners meet the competency expectations set out by EYFS and Ofsted.

Will I Receive an Ofsted/EYFS-Recognised Certificate?

Yes. After completing all course requirements, you’ll be awarded an accredited Paediatric First Aid certificate. This is fully recognised under EYFS and Ofsted guidelines and is valid for three years.

On-Site Paediatric First Aid Training in Sheffield

For nurseries, schools, and childcare providers in Sheffield, on-site training offers a convenient way to ensure staff receive practical first aid instruction tailored to their environment. This option allows your team to learn together while keeping disruption to a minimum.

• ✓ Schedule training on dates that align with your operational needs
• ✓ Minimise travel requirements by having the trainer come to your site
• ✓ Train your whole team together for a consistent approach to childcare safety
• ✓ Tailor elements of the course to the specific risks or layout of your setting

Sheffield Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From

Our Paediatric First Aid training is delivered at a central Sheffield venue, providing easy access whether you're based in the city centre or travelling from nearby areas. The location is well connected by major bus and tram routes, and those driving in will find convenient parking options close by.

We regularly welcome learners from across Sheffield and neighbouring communities, including Hillsborough, Nether Edge, Heeley, Walkley, Burngreave, Darnall, Handsworth, and Meadowhall. This makes the course suitable for childcare practitioners working in nurseries and schools, as well as parents and guardians living in and around Sheffield.

Other First Aid Courses in Sheffield

Many organisations require different types of first aid training depending on their workplace needs. Alongside Paediatric First Aid, learners in Sheffield can also access the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course and the full First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification.

To explore all locally available options, visit our First Aid Courses in Sheffield hub, or view the Paediatric First Aid course page for national course details.

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• ✓ Training delivered by approved providers with recognised expertise
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