The recommend Paediatric First Aid training requirements are the following:

Nanny, Au Pair, Babysitter:
Paediatric First Aid – 6 hours
There is no set minimum that this course should take. Our syllabus meets the needs of the Voluntary part of the Ofsted Childcare Register, which many Nannies are now opting to join.

Registered Childminder:
Paediatric First Aid – 12 hours. In line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework ( EYFS) our course covers all topics required by Ofsted.

Nursery or Pre - School:
Paediatric First Aid – 12 hours. In line with the EYFS our course covers all topics required by Ofsted.

Foundation Stage Teachers:
Paediatric First Aid – 12 hours. The EYFS requires that at least one person in a school holds a twelve hour certificate in PFA. The EYFS guidance applies to those who deal with 4, 5 and rising 6 year olds.

School staff Teaching & Support:
Emergency First Aid for Schools - 6 hours. In line with the guidance from The Department of Children, Schools and Families, this course is child orientated and suitable for all school staff who support First Aiders.

After School clubs:
Emergency First Aid for Schools - 6 hours Or Paediatric First Aid – 12 hours . Ofsted will expect the course to be relevant to the age of the children. If under 5’s are present we recommend the 12 hour course.

The general guidance, as we see it, is if under 5’s are involved then even if the 12 hour course is not a requirement we still recommend it. The guidance from Ofsted regularly highlights the need for the training to be relevant to the age of the child / children being cared for.

It is important to note that changes regularly occur, so relevant websites are listed below so you can stay up-to-date!

1 Day Paediatric First Aid Course

This course is suitable for Nannies wishing to join the Voluntary part of the Ofsted Childcare Register (OCR). It is also suitable for Au Pairs, Babysitters, Parents and anybody who cares for children and needs a basic course.

Delivered by paediatric specialists it includes both theory and practical sessions.

This one day (6 hour) course is delivered at your venue and can be run at the weekend by arrangement.

The OCR required syllabus covers such topics as:
- First Aid Priorities
- Dealing with an Emergency
- Choking – Child and Baby
- Resuscitation (CPR) – Child and Baby
- Anaphylaxis
- Bleeding and Shock
- Burns & Scalds
- Eye & Ear injuries
- Fractures
- Childhood illnesses including Meningitis and Febrile Convulsions

Certification is dependent on successful continuous assessment, there is no final examination. Those delegates who complete the course, and are deemed to have reached the required standard, are awarded a certificate that is valid for three years.

Emergency First Response Care for Children Course

The course includes both primary care (CPR) and secondary care (first aid) skills. The primary care portion of the course prepares the rescuer to render aid to an infant or child with a life-threatening emergency such as choking or cardiac arrest. Secondary care focuses on developing secondary patient care skills and building the rescuer's confidence to render first aid to an infant or child in need when emergency medical services are either delayed or unavailable. The Care for Children course content is based on guidelines from the Pediatric Working Group of ILCOR.

2 Day Paediatric First Aid Course

This two day course is a requirement of all Childcare Practitioners who require registration by OFSTED, this includes Childminders, Nannies, Nursery Practitioners, Pre School and After School Club Staff. This course meets the criteria required by The Department for Education and Skills (DFES). Certification is dependent on successful continuous assessment of the delegate, there is no final examination. Those delegates who complete the course, and are deemed to have reached the required standard, are awarded a certificate that is valid for three years. As with all courses the aim of this course is to provide knowledge and confidence in dealing with first aid and medical emergencies involving the children in your care.

A range of subjects is covered including:

Responsibilities and reporting
Assessment of the situation
Dealing with an unconscious casualty
Resuscitation
Heart Attacks
Choking
Control of bleeding
Shock
Fractures Burns
Head Injuries
Poisons
Bites and stings
Fainting
Epilepsy
Anaphylaxia
Infantile convulsions
Meningitis
Diabetes

Level 2 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Poole First Aid Training are pleased to offer the Level 2 Award in Paediatric First Aid accredited qualification. The course provides theoretical and practical training in First Aid techniques that are specific to infants aged 0 to 1, and children aged from 1 year old to the onset of puberty. Candidates will become familiar with the role of the paediatric first aider and be able to assess and react appropriately to an emergency situation including being able to provide first aid for a child and an infant.

The Level 2 Award in Paediatric First Aid consists of 2 units and is to be provided over a period of 2 days with a minimum contact time of 6 hours per unit. Training Centres can offer a 1 day course covering Unit 1 of the qualification. Candidates successfully completing only the 1 day course will gain a Credit Certificate only, not the full Level 2 Award in Paediatric First Aid.

For the purposes of Registered Childcare provision and Early Years childcare within England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the Candidate must successfully complete the full 2 day Level 2 Award in Paediatric First Aid.

The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage is a document published by The Department for Children, Schools and Families and applies to Early Years childcare within England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Statutory Framework states that ‘at least one person who has a current paediatric first aid certificate must be on the premises at all times when children are present. There must be at least one person on outings who has a current paediatric first aid certificate.’ The Level 2 Award in Paediatric First Aid is recognised as a qualification that fulfills this need.

Any of these courses can be run at your pre-school or school setting at no extra cost, please contact us for further information

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