Our paediatric first aid courses are designed for professionals responsible for the safety and wellbeing of children in a range of environments.
This includes:
Nurseries and early years settings
Schools and academies
Childminders and childcare professionals
After-school and holiday clubs
Community organisations
This training supports organisations in meeting these requirements while ensuring staff are prepared to act effectively in emergency situations.
As part of our wider first aid training services, we offer a structured approach to paediatric training based on your organisation’s needs.
A two-day course designed for those working in early years settings who require full certification aligned with EYFS guidance.
Flexible delivery combining online modules with in-person practical assessment.
Group and Workplace Training
On-site training delivered directly at your premises, ideal for team bookings.
H2: What Paediatric First Aid Training Covers
This training focuses on essential skills required to respond to a range of child-related emergencies.
Training typically includes:
Assessing emergency situations involving infants and children
CPR and defibrillation using age-appropriate techniques
Managing an unresponsive casualty
Choking and breathing difficulties
Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
Head injuries and fractures
Seizures and febrile convulsions
Burns, bleeding, and shock
The emphasis is on practical learning, ensuring delegates can apply their knowledge confidently in real scenarios.
Our training supports compliance with national frameworks and regulatory standards.
This includes:
Early Years Foundation Stage requirements
Health and safety responsibilities within childcare settings
Ofqual-regulated certification pathways where applicable
Certificates gained through accredited courses are typically valid for three years.
We provide first aid training for schools and childcare providers with flexible delivery options designed to minimise disruption.
Training can be delivered:
At your workplace
At our training centre in Chesterfield
For small groups or full teams
We support organisations across the surrounding areas, including:
Dronfield
Sheffield
Clay Cross
North Derbyshire
When selecting a provider for EYFS first aid training, experience and credibility are essential.
New Perceptions Training offers:
A registered nurse with over 20 years of clinical experience
A Qualsafe-accredited training centre
Ofqual-regulated qualifications
A focus on practical, scenario-based learning
If you are looking for paediatric first aid training, New Perceptions Training provides structured, compliant training delivered by an experienced healthcare professional.
Whether you require on-site training for your team or prefer to attend at our training centre, we can support your organisation with flexible options.