Paediatric First Aid (PFA) Courses for Nursery Practitioners in London with Little Ones Training and Education
Little Ones Training and Education paediatric first aid (PFA) courses places an emphasis on preventing accidents, not just treating them. We provide opportunities for nursery practitioners to learn, grow and develop their paediatric first aid (PFA) skills in a safe, friendly and educational environment.
Little Ones has been working in the early years sector for over 10 years. We use a combination of our understanding as a nanny agency based in London, as well as working alongside the guidelines recommended to nannies, childminders and nurseries, to offer regular paediatric first aid (PFA) courses in London to fit around your nursery team schedule, making it easy to book a course with us.
With paediatric first aid (PFA) courses for nurseries in London up to 3 times a week, Little Ones Training and Education makes it easier for you to achieve the Early Years Foundation Stage Requirements for first aid for nursery practitioners.
Which First Aid Course?
We offer 2 first aid courses in London for nurseries. The first is a 6 hour emergency paediatric first aid course, covered by 1 day of hands on learning at our central London office.
Our 12 hour blended paediatric first aid (PFA) course, is compiled of 6 hours of hands on training with one of our fully qualified paediatric first aid (PFA) trainers, and then another 6 hours online.
Both our paediatric first aid courses for nurseries in London follow the Early Years Foundation Stage recommendations, making them compliant for all practitioners, including newly qualified Level 2 & 3 practitioners who must obtain a paediatric first aid course certification within 3 months of starting a role within a nursery.
Prices for our first aid courses for nurseries vary depending on your needs (please see below for more details and a special offer).
Department of Education and EYFS Requirements
Being confident to give swift, critical first aid following a medical emergency is an extremely important skill and particularly vital for anyone caring for children within a home or nursery setting.
New legislation from the Department of Education (DofE) requires all newly qualified level two and three child carers to have either an emergency paediatric first aid (6 hours) or full paediatric first aid (12 hours) certificate. It remains a legal requirement for at least one person with a valid full 12-hour paediatric first aid certificate to be available at all times. This includes cover for sickness and annual leave and to accompany children on trips or excursions.
What is Covered in a Paediatric First Aid (PFA) Course for Nursery Practitioners
Children are curious about the world around them and will explore in many ways, from putting things in their mouth, to practicing newly acquired gross motor skills and the risks involved. To have the basic skills that a paediatric first aid (PFA) course for nursery practitioners can offer, will not only give the parents reassurance that you are capable of keeping their children safe, but will also improve your practice to be able to assess risks, provide a safe environment, and know exactly what to do in any emergency situation where first aid may be required.
This is why it is a compulsory requirement to have at least one person on site who has completed a 12 hour paediatric first aid (PFA) course and for all newly qualified nursery practitioners at a Level 2 and Level 3, to complete at least a 6 hour emergency first aid course. You will then need to regularly update all paediatric first aid (PFA) courses for your nursery practitioners every three years to keep on top of updated legislation and new frameworks to remain compliant with Ofsted, The Department of Education (DofE) and the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
The Little Ones paediatric first aid (PFA) course for nurseries in London will be taken face-to-face at our Central London office in Kings Cross.
The emergency first aid and paediatric first aid courses both follow a set of basic skills needed to care for young children.
This includes to;
Be able to assess an emergency situation and prioritise what action to take
This skill is of utmost importance and will set the pace for the rest of the paediatric first aid (PFA) course for nurseries, by emphasising the importance of assessing each emergency situation that may arise during your employment within a nursery. It is from learning this procedure that you will then be able to use your skills to deal with any emergency.
You will learn how to;
Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and breathing normally
Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally
Help a baby or child who is having a seizure
Help a baby or child who is choking
Help a baby or child who is bleeding
Help a baby or child who is suffering from shock caused by severe blood loss (hypovolemic shock)
To develop these skills, nursery practitioners are given plenty of opportunity to practice within our paediatric first aid (PFA) course and are made to feel comfortable and confident in all paediatric first aid (PFA) training given.
It is a legal requirement to have at least 1 nursery practitioner on site who has completed a full 12 hour Ofsted compliant paediatric first aid (PFA) course. In addition to the above criteria, they will also learn how to:
Help a baby or child who is suffering from anaphylactic shock
Help a baby or child who has had an electric shock
Help a baby or child who has burns or scalds
Help a baby or child who has a suspected fracture
Help a baby or child with head, neck or back injuries
Help a baby or child who is suspected of being poisoned
Help a baby or child with a foreign body in eyes, ears or nose
Help a baby or child with an eye injury
Help a baby or child with a bite or sting
Help a baby or child who is suffering from the effects of extreme heat or cold
Help a baby or child having: a diabetic emergency; an asthma attack; an allergic reaction; meningitis; and/or febrile convulsions
Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider (including appropriate contents of a first aid box and the need for recording accidents and incidents)
‘Millie's Mark will be awarded as a special endorsement to childcare providers that go above and beyond these minimum requirements by having 100% of staff trained in paediatric first aid, and also ensuring that everything learned during the course is kept alive and in the forefront of practitioners’ minds so that they are confident, ready and capable’.
When a nursery setting gains the Millie's Mark accreditation, it shows that you provide reassurance for your parents that all childcare practitioners know what to do in a paediatric first aid situation.
Little Ones paediatric first aid (PFA) courses for nurseries are designed for early years workers caring for young children in the absence of their parents and are appropriate to the age of the children that you will be caring for. This gives parents the reassurance that you are complying to legal standards and are providing a safe and caring environment for their children. The paediatric first aid (PFA) course gives you the skills and hands on learning, via resuscitation dummies and equipment to practice on different sizes and ages of baby, infant and child to comply with Ofsted standards.
What is the Cost of an Emergency First Aid (6 hour) or Paediatric First Aid Course (12 hours) for Nurseries?
Little Ones run paediatric first aid (PFA) courses for nurseries in London at our King’s Cross office during the day, up to 3 times a week.
Our courses run on either a Thursday, Friday or Saturday every week, allowing you the time to book a course that works around your nursery team’s schedule. This way you can achieve your paediatric first aid (PFA) qualifications quickly and renew every 3 years without worry.
The price of our 6 hour emergency first aid course for nursery practitioners is £96.
The price of our 12 hour (blended) paediatric first aid (PFA) course for nursery practitioners is £120. This includes the same 6 hours hands on training as the emergency first aid course, with an additional 6 hours to be completed online.
We have special offer prices for first aid courses for nurseries if you book a group of 10 or more of your nursery
The special offer prices for first aid courses for nurseries:
Book 10 or more staff to receive a 10% discount on Paediatric First Aid Courses
Instead of £120 per person it would become £108 per person when 10 members of staff are booked
* Please note, they do not need to all be booked on the same date, but the payment for all 10 needs to be taken on the same day to receive the discount.
Alternatively, we can arrange for a first aid trainer to attend your setting for a minimum group of 10 staff. Please call 0207 112 8057 for more detail.
More Information on Paediatric First Aid Courses for Nurseries in London
Paediatric first aid (PFA) is more than just a legal or employment requirement. It is a life skill needed to take care of children. By completing a paediatric first aid (PFA) course for nursery practitioners, you will build the foundation of safe practice. Nursery practitioners will grow their own confidence and you will also allow parents to feel the reassurance they need to leave their child in your safe, secure and capable nursery setting.
Little Ones paediatric first aid (PFA) training for nurseries meets the requirements set out by Ofsted, the Department of Education (DofE) and the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, and is a member of the First Aid Industry Body. A regulatory body ensuring a high quality of service and standard from its members (registration number 19/16(677)).
This way you receive quality, up-to-date information, with fantastic teachers who are fully qualified and regulated to provide the required paediatric first aid (PFA) course for nurseries in London.
How Often Do Nursery Practitioners Need to Complete a Paediatric First Aid (PFA) Course?
Nurseries should consider whether their nursery practitioners undertake annual paediatric first aid (PFA) refresher training, which can be of 6 hours emergency first aid or the full 12 hour paediatric first aid (PFA) course during any three year certification period, to help maintain basic skills and keep up to date with any changes to paediatric first aid (PFA) procedures. This way all information stays refreshed and relevant.
All nurseries, to maintain their legal requirements, and the expectations of parents, must renew their staff paediatric first aid (PFA) qualifications every 3 years. It is suggested to book and renew your paediatric first aid (PFA) course with plenty of time before your certification runs out. Keeping on top of your certification is your responsibility. Don’t delay your training.
How do Nurseries Book a Paediatric First Aid (PFA) Course in London?
Little Ones run paediatric first aid (PFA) courses for nurseries in London every single week, so you can book a day to suit you and maintain your qualifications needed.
Please visit our Little Ones Training and Education page for details on upcoming paediatric first aid (PFA) courses for nurseries in London and how to book your spot (click here)
The price of our paediatric first aid (PFA) course for nurseries is competitive and allows for the blended course to be taken face-to-face in our central London office, and the rest to be completed online.
Space on our paediatric first aid (PFA) courses for nurseries in London fill up fast, so please give us a call on 0207 112 8057 to discuss your needs and we will find availability to fit around your schedule.
Remember to take advantage of our special offer - Book 10 or more staff to receive a 10% discount on Paediatric First Aid Courses
The price of our paediatric first aid course for nurseries in London would be would become £108 per person when 10 members of staff are booked, instead of £120 per person.
* Please note, they do not need to all be booked on the same date, but the payment for all 10 needs to be taken on the same day to receive the discount.
