Paediatric First Aid (EYFS)

Description

Course Overview

When a young child needs first aid, would you know how to assess the situation, respond safely and provide the right support? In an early years setting, being prepared can make a crucial difference when an accident, injury or medical emergency occurs.

Paediatric First Aid (EYFS) is practical training designed to help people working with infants and young children understand first aid responsibilities and respond appropriately to common emergencies in early years settings.

The course introduces the relationship between paediatric first aid and EYFS requirements, helping learners understand why first aid provision matters and the responsibilities associated with keeping children safe. It then moves into recognising emergencies, carrying out safe assessments and understanding essential first aid responses.

Learners explore life-saving techniques relevant to infants and young children, including responses to choking, bleeding, burns and unconsciousness, alongside approaches to treating minor injuries and responding to serious medical conditions. The course also highlights the importance of accurate record-keeping, incident reporting and communication following a first aid event.

Who is this course for?

Working with babies or young children and want greater confidence around paediatric first aid? This course is suitable for early years practitioners, childcare workers, nursery staff, childminders, teaching assistants, support staff and others working in early years settings.

Is This Course Suitable for Beginners?

Absolutely. No previous paediatric first aid knowledge or experience is required. The course starts with the foundations and develops your understanding of emergency recognition, safe assessment, first aid techniques, minor injuries, serious medical conditions and incident reporting.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain why paediatric first aid is important in early years settings and how it contributes to child safety.
• Understand the first aid responsibilities associated with working in an early years environment.
• Recognise the paediatric first aid requirements outlined within the EYFS framework covered by the course.
• Identify signs of common paediatric emergencies and understand the importance of responding promptly.
• Apply a safe and structured approach to assessing an infant or young child during an emergency.
• Understand how to protect their own safety while responding to a paediatric emergency.
• Recognise appropriate first aid responses for situations including choking, bleeding, burns and unconsciousness.
• Understand key life-saving first aid techniques relevant to infants and young children.
• Respond appropriately to common minor injuries that may occur in early years settings.
• Understand how serious medical conditions in children may require an appropriate first aid response and further assistance.
• Recognise the importance of seeking professional medical assistance when required.
• Record relevant information following a first aid incident.
• Report incidents through appropriate procedures and communicate important information clearly.
• Reflect on first aid incidents and recognise the importance of maintaining and developing first aid knowledge.

Why This Course / Why This Training Is Necessary

1. Be Prepared When a Child Needs Help

A first aid situation can develop quickly. Knowing what to look for and understanding the appropriate first response can help you act more calmly and effectively.

This course builds foundational awareness of paediatric emergencies and the actions that may be needed while appropriate professional assistance is being sought.

2. Understand First Aid in an EYFS Setting

Paediatric first aid is an important part of maintaining a safe early years environment.

The course explores the EYFS first aid requirements covered by the training and helps learners understand why appropriate first aid provision, procedures and preparedness matter when caring for young children. index

3. Recognise Emergencies and Assess Situations Safely

Would you know what to prioritise if a child suddenly became unwell or injured?

Learners explore how to recognise emergencies, remain calm, assess situations safely and consider their own safety as well as the child’s before taking appropriate action.

4. Develop Essential Paediatric First Aid Awareness

Children may experience situations such as choking, bleeding, burns or unconsciousness, each requiring an appropriate response.

The course introduces essential first aid skills and provides step-by-step guidance around key techniques covered within the training. index

5. Know How to Respond to Injuries and Medical Conditions

Not every first aid situation looks the same.

Alongside emergency responses, the course explores the treatment of minor injuries and approaches to serious medical conditions in children, helping learners understand how different situations may require different responses.

6. Record and Report What Happened

First aid does not necessarily end when the immediate situation is under control.

Accurate record keeping, reporting and communication can help ensure important information is documented and shared appropriately following an incident.

7. Keep Developing Your First Aid Knowledge

First aid knowledge needs to remain relevant and usable.

The course encourages learners to reflect on their learning, consider their responsibilities and recognise the value of continued first aid training and development in early years settings.

Requirements

No previous paediatric first aid knowledge or experience is required.

• No formal qualifications or professional licence are needed.
• A basic understanding of English is recommended.
• Learners should have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with an internet connection.
• For workplace-specific tasks, follow your employer’s health and safety procedures and any additional training requirements.

Career Progression

Paediatric first aid knowledge can complement a range of roles where staff are responsible for the care, supervision or support of infants and young children.

Early Years Practitioners

Develop greater awareness of how to respond to injuries, emergencies and medical situations involving young children.

Nursery and Childcare Staff

Strengthen first aid awareness that can support everyday responsibilities within nurseries, childcare environments and other early years settings.

Childminders

Build knowledge around emergency recognition, first aid responses, incident reporting and maintaining a safe environment for children in their care.

Teaching Assistants and Support Staff

Develop practical awareness that can complement responsibilities involving young children and support appropriate responses when first aid situations arise.

Wider Early Years Professional Development

Use the training as part of broader professional development in child safety, emergency preparedness, health and safety and early years practice.

Certificate

Complete your training and celebrate your achievement with a Course Completion Certificate from All Skill Academy.

Your certificate provides a simple way to recognise your learning and show that you have completed the course.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paediatric First Aid (EYFS)?

It is training focused on paediatric first aid, emergency recognition, safe assessment, first aid techniques, minor injuries, serious medical conditions and incident reporting within early years settings.

Who is this course for?

The course is suitable for early years practitioners, nursery staff, childcare workers, childminders, teaching assistants, support staff and others who work with infants and young children.

Is this paediatric first aid course suitable for beginners?

Yes. No previous paediatric first aid knowledge or experience is required. The course introduces the subject from the fundamentals and progresses through emergency response, first aid techniques and incident management.

What will I learn on the course?

You will learn about EYFS first aid requirements, recognising emergencies, safe assessment, life-saving first aid techniques, minor injuries, serious medical conditions, and recording and reporting incidents.

What paediatric emergencies are covered?

The course explores recognising paediatric emergencies and responding appropriately, alongside essential first aid situations including choking, bleeding, burns and unconsciousness.

Does the course cover EYFS first aid requirements?

Yes. The course introduces the specific paediatric first aid requirements covered by the EYFS framework and explores the responsibilities associated with first aid provision in early years settings. index

Does the course cover first aid for infants and young children?

Yes. The training focuses specifically on first aid techniques and emergency responses relevant to infants and young children, rather than general adult first aid alone.

Will I learn how to respond to choking, bleeding and burns?

Yes. These are among the key first aid situations covered within the course’s essential paediatric first aid skills.

Does the course cover serious medical conditions?

Yes. The course includes responding to serious medical conditions in children and understanding when appropriate assistance may be required.

Why is incident reporting important in paediatric first aid?

Accurate records and clear communication help ensure that relevant information following a first aid incident is documented and passed on appropriately. The course specifically covers recording, reporting and reflecting on incidents.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Complete your training to receive a Course Completion Certificate from All Skill Academy, providing a simple way to recognise your learning and show that you have completed the course.

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