First Aid
Paediatric First Aid Course
A 2-day course built for anyone caring for babies and young children, from registered childminders and nursery staff to parents and grandparents, covering the paediatric emergencies most likely to come up in an early years setting.
Who it’s for
This course is aimed at early years professionals, registered childminders and their assistants, and parents or grandparents who want proper paediatric emergency skills. It meets EYFS statutory requirements for early years settings in England, so it’s a common choice for anyone registering as a childminder or joining a nursery team.
What you’ll learn
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Does this course meet EYFS requirements for childminders?
Yes. This 2-day, Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course meets the EYFS statutory framework’s paediatric first aid requirement for registered childminders and early years staff in England.
Is there a shorter option for nurseries needing to fill a gap quickly?
Yes, our Emergency Paediatric First Aid (Level 3) course is a 1-day alternative for early years staff who need to meet EYFS requirements more quickly. See the full course catalogue for details.
How long does the certificate last?
The Paediatric First Aid certificate is valid for 3 years, after which a requalification course keeps it current, in line with EYFS and Qualsafe guidance.
Can this be delivered on-site at our nursery?
Yes. We regularly deliver Paediatric First Aid on-site for nursery and childcare teams. Get in touch with your group size and location and we’ll send a quote.
Ready to book?
Email us to book a place, or ask about bringing this course on-site for your whole team.