Helping You Keep Pupils, Staff and Visitors Safe
At System People, we understand the importance of having qualified, confident first aiders within schools, nurseries, and education environments. We provide accredited first aid training tailored to the specific needs of education settings, helping ensure your staff are fully prepared to respond to accidents, injuries or medical emergencies that may arise during the school day.
Whether you require Emergency First Aid at Work for school office staff, caretakers, and teachers – or Paediatric First Aid for early years teams – we can support your organisation with high-quality, practical training delivered by experienced instructors.
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid
Supporting Early Years and EYFS Requirements
We have developed our Paediatric First Aid training, specifically designed to meet the needs of early years providers, nurseries and school settings caring for younger children.
Paediatric First Aid covers the unique first aid situations that may arise when caring for babies and children under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. The blended 2 day course will meet national requirements for registered childcare providers and provide staff with the confidence to handle emergencies involving younger children.
Key learning includes:
- Managing an unconscious child or infant
- Paediatric CPR and safe defibrillator use
- Choking, seizures, head injuries and allergic reactions
- Asthma, diabetes, meningitis and febrile convulsions
- Wounds, bleeding, burns, bites and stings
- Recording and reporting requirements for childcare settings
This training will support schools, nurseries, and childcare providers in meeting statutory safeguarding and welfare requirements while providing staff with practical, confidence-building skills.
Our next course starts on 16th June 2026, book now using the contact form below!
Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Essential First Aid Skills for Those Working with Children
Our Emergency Paediatric First Aid course is designed for staff working with children who require basic first aid training but do not need the full Level 3 qualification. It is suitable for schools, nurseries, wraparound care, clubs and childcare settings where staff may need to respond to an emergency involving a child or infant.
This 1-day course focuses on managing common childhood emergencies and provides the essential skills and confidence needed to act quickly and appropriately when it matters most. Training is delivered in line with current guidance and recognised standards.
Key learning includes:
- Assessing an emergency situation
- Managing an unconscious child or infant
- Paediatric CPR and safe use of a defibrillator
- Choking, seizures, and allergic reactions
- Wounds, bleeding, burns, and shock
- When and how to seek further medical help
This course supports settings in meeting their duty of care and helps staff feel prepared to respond calmly and effectively to emergency situations involving children.
Emergency First Aid at Work
Our accredited Emergency First Aid at Work course is ideal for staff across school or college settings who may be called upon to provide immediate care in a range of everyday situations.
The course covers core first aid principles while recognising the typical scenarios that may arise within the work environment, including dealing with children, staff and visitors on-site. Training is delivered by qualified instructors with real-world experience, ensuring participants gain confidence alongside practical knowledge.
Topics include:
- Managing an emergency situation safely
- Assessing casualties and prioritising care
- CPR and safe use of an AED (defibrillator)
- Choking, wounds, bleeding and minor injuries
- Burns, scalds and shock
- Common medical conditions and how to respond
- Legal responsibilities and recording incidents
Training can be delivered flexibly on your site, minimising disruption to your setting and allowing staff to train together as a team. Successful delegates receive an accredited Emergency First Aid at Work certificate valid for 3 years.
This course is ideal for:
Admin staff, teaching staff, site teams, caretakers, midday supervisors, after-school club staff and other non-early years personnel who need certified first aid training.
Our next course starts on 15th May 2026, book now using the contact form below!
Get in touch
If you would like to discuss First Aid training for your school, nursery, or education setting, please complete the form below. A member of our training team will be happy to provide further details, discuss your training needs, and create a tailored solution for your staff.
System People Ltd
English Gate Plaza
Botchergate
CA1 1RP