Paediatric First Aid Training Level 3 Award (2 days)

This is a comprehensive 2-day training course designed for those working with babies, children, and young people who require full paediatric first aid certification. It covers both emergency first aid and the wider management of childhood illnesses and injuries.

This course is ideal for childcare professionals who need to meet Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted requirements and gain confidence in responding to a wide range of paediatric emergencies.

This course is suitable for anyone responsible for the care and safety of children, including:

• Nursery staff and early years practitioners
• Childminders, nannies, and au pairs
• Teachers and teaching assistants
• Wraparound care providers (after-school and holiday clubs)
• Sports coaches and youth leaders
• Anyone working in Ofsted-registered childcare settings

It is designed for both new learners and those needing full workplace compliance training.

The course is delivered over 2 days through face-to-face practical training.

It includes a mix of theory and hands-on learning, with practical activities designed to build confidence in real-life emergency situations involving babies and children.

Learners will cover a wide range of paediatric first aid skills, including:

• CPR for babies, children, and adults
• Choking and airway emergencies
• Unconsciousness and seizure management
• Shock, wounds, and bleeding
• Burns, scalds, and head injuries
• Bone injuries and fractures
• Anaphylaxis and use of an auto-injector (e.g. EpiPen)
• Poisoning
• Common conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, and diabetes

Pricing varies depending on delivery method and group size. As this course is only available for employer and group bookings, please contact us directly for a personalised quote based on your requirements.

Yes. Assessment is ongoing and practical throughout the course.

Learners will be assessed through demonstration of key skills such as CPR, recovery position, choking response, and emergency scenario activities.

This course is delivered for employer and group bookings with a maximum of 12 delegates per session.

Larger groups can be accommodated by arranging additional trainers or multiple sessions.

Yes. This 2-day course is designed to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and Ofsted guidance for paediatric first aid in childcare settings.

It is suitable for designated first aiders in early years environments.

This page relates to our non-accredited Caring for Care certificate route.

However, an accredited alternative is available through the Qualsafe Award, which is regulated by Ofqual and provides a nationally recognised qualification. Both routes follow the same core paediatric first aid content.

This course is only available for organisations and employer group bookings, not individual enrolments.

It means the training is designed to be delivered to teams in the workplace, with groups of up to 12 delegates per session. This ensures the training is practical, consistent, and tailored to staff working within childcare and education settings.

If you are an individual looking for training, we offer other courses within our Skill Builders range that are open to individual learners as well as employers. You can view these to find the most suitable option for your needs.

This 2-day Paediatric First Aid Level 3 Award is delivered by our sister company, Caring for Care, a specialist training provider with extensive experience in health and social care and clinical first aid training.

All sessions are led by experienced, qualified clinical trainers, including nurses and healthcare professionals, who deliver high-quality, practical and engaging training designed to prepare learners to confidently respond to real-life emergencies involving babies and children.

Training can be delivered in a way that suits your organisation, including:
• At your workplace (UK-wide)
• At one of our training venues in the Midlands

This flexible approach makes the course ideal for employer group bookings, allowing training to be delivered conveniently on-site or at a dedicated training venue.

The main difference between the 1-day Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) course and the 2-day Full Paediatric First Aid course is the depth of training, the range of topics covered, and the level of compliance required for childcare settings.

• The 1-day course focuses on essential, life-saving skills and immediate emergency response, including CPR, choking, and how to deal with an unresponsive child. It is ideal for basic awareness training, assistants, or those in supporting roles.
• The 2-day course provides a much more in-depth qualification, covering not only emergency first aid but also the wider management of paediatric illnesses and injuries. This includes conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, fractures, burns, and anaphylaxis, alongside full practical emergency response training.

The 2-day course is also the recognised standard required for designated first aiders in Ofsted-registered childcare settings and fully meets Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements. Both courses are valid for 3 years, but the 2-day qualification is the more comprehensive option for full workplace compliance.

Completing the 2-day Paediatric First Aid Level 3 Award can support progression into a wide range of childcare, education, and care roles. It is often a mandatory requirement for positions in Ofsted-registered settings and is highly valued by employers in early years and childcare environments.

This qualification can help support roles such as nursery practitioner, childminder, teaching assistant, nanny, wraparound care assistant, and youth or sports coach. It also strengthens your CV if you are looking to enter or progress within the childcare sector, demonstrating that you are fully trained to respond to paediatric emergencies and meet recognised EYFS and Ofsted standards.

For those already working in the sector, it provides an essential step in maintaining professional competency and can support progression into more senior or designated safeguarding and first aid responsibilities.