This two-day Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 course provides comprehensive training for anyone responsible for the care of infants and young children. Aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework and Ofsted requirements, this course is essential for those working in early years settings, schools, and children’s services.

Designed to be practical, accessible, and hands-on, the course equips learners with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively to a range of common and serious medical emergencies involving babies and children. It is also suitable for parents, carers, foster carers, and grandparents who want to be fully prepared to keep children safe.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid qualification, valid for three years. The training supports safer practice, professional development, and helps organisations meet their legal and regulatory responsibilities.

Key Learning

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
• Assess an emergency situation and act safely and promptly
• Perform CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on infants and children
• Recognise and respond to choking, unconsciousness, and shock
• Treat wounds, bleeding, minor injuries, and burns
• Respond to head injuries, spinal injuries, fractures, sprains, and dislocations
• Manage common medical conditions including asthma, anaphylaxis, meningitis, diabetes, and seizures
• Understand how to record incidents and communicate effectively with parents, carers, and emergency services

Every child deserves to be cared for in a safe and responsive environment — and that means being prepared for the unexpected. The Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 course provides comprehensive, hands-on training over two days, equipping learners with the knowledge and confidence to manage a wide range of first aid situations involving infants and young children.

This course meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework, which states that all early years providers must have at least one person on-site at all times with a full paediatric first aid certificate. It also supports compliance with Ofsted standards, giving reassurance to families and helping childcare settings demonstrate robust safeguarding and safety practices.

Learners will be guided through key topics such as CPR for babies and children, choking, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, burns, fractures, and shock. The course also covers medical emergencies including asthma attacks, anaphylaxis, seizures, meningitis, and diabetes. Time is also given to the importance of recording incidents and effective communication with families and emergency services. Training is highly practical, using real-world scenarios to help build confidence and apply learning in a meaningful way.

The course is suitable for a wide range of people working in childcare, education, and community roles — including nursery staff, school staff, childminders, after-school club workers, and early years educators. It is also ideal for parents, foster carers, guardians, and grandparents who want to feel confident caring for children of any age.

Delivered by experienced trainers in a supportive environment, the course encourages active participation and ensures that all learners, regardless of previous experience, can contribute and gain valuable life-saving skills. The final assessment includes both practical observations and a multiple-choice theory test to confirm competence.

On completion, learners will be awarded a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid qualification, valid for three years. This course not only helps meet statutory requirements — it empowers people with the ability to act fast, stay calm, and potentially save a child’s life when it matters most.

Open course per person           £254
In-house for up to 6 people     £1,213
In-house for up to 12 people   £1,283