Do you work in a group childcare setting?
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework became effective in April 2017 and is a set of guidelines and requirements that all early years providers in England must follow. It covers the education and care of children from birth to age five and is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure that it remains relevant and effective. One of the sections outlines the expectations surrounding qualifications and training including Paediatric First Aid. The specific guideline around First Aid training is all early years providers must have at least one person on site at all times who holds a valid* Paediatric First Aid certificate. This person must also be available to accompany children on outings.
*valid certification is a minimum of 12 hours training time conducted by a reputable training provider. Whilst e-learning can be completed for some elements of the training, there MUST be classroom contact time in order for practical elements to be correctly assessed.
The importance of paediatric first aid cannot be overstated. It is essential that those caring for young children have the knowledge and skills required to deal with emergency situations that may arise. These minimum requirements in the EYFS Statutory Framework ensure that all early years providers are taking steps to keep children safe and provide appropriate care.
In the most recent update of the the statutory framework document, the wording was updated to state that all staff who obtained a level 2 and/or level 3 qualification since 30 June 2016 must obtain a paediatric first aid qualification within three months of starting work in order to be included in the required child-to-staff ratios. Whilst this was generally considered the intention of the previous document, the wording was not clear and could have been misinterpreted however now it is clear that ALL staff must hold a relevant First Aid qualification.
We are proud to deliver training that meets all the requirements set out by the EYFS and OFSTED and we have designed them to be accessible for as many people as possible offering conveniently scheduled sessions that include weekends and evenings. This means that even if you have a busy work schedule or other commitments, you can still find a time to attend our courses and improve your skills or requalify for a new position. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to providing high-quality training that is tailored to your needs.
Do you have a busy schedule and find fitting in training a struggle? Or do you prefer to learn at your own pace? Then our innovative blended learning approach may be the best for you. Combining both online and traditional classroom learning methods, our interactive e-learning package has been designed to keep our learners engaged and interested in the course material while the classroom sessions provide opportunities for hands-on learning and group work.
Are you more a traditional learner who enjoys the structure of a classroom based session? Our 2 days courses help learners to stay focused on on-task and provide plenty of opportunity for face-to-face interaction with tutors and peers.
So whether you are looking to learn a new skill or refresh your existing knowledge, we have a course that will suit your needs. Take advantage of our flexible scheduling and sign up for one of our courses below or get in touch to discuss your group booking requirements.