This course will provide participants with training as Paediatric First Aiders within the workplace, incorporating particular skills for the treatment of injured and ill children and babies.

Day 1 will cover working with children aged 8 and above
Day 2 will cover working with babies from birth to 1 and children 1-7 years.

All participants will receive a delegate pack.  It should be noted that there is no examination on the second day, participants will be continually assessed during the course. Attendance is required on both dates.

Successful candidates will be awarded an Emergency First Aid (Children and Babies) certificate, valid for three years.

Pupils will:

• be safer and have safeguarding needs met in a more appropriate and timely manner

Practitioners will:

• feel confident and prepared to deal with First Aid situations as and when they arise

All interested staff from all schools.

This course is open to anyone wishing to train as a First Aider – especially those working with children and babies.

Candidates must be physically fit with the ability and temperament to undertake First Aid training

This is a 2-part course, providing an in-depth look at best practice in the EYFS including:

• Understanding the statutory requirements of the EYFS curriculum
• Creating an environment that really enables learning for children and adults
• Developing manageable assessments, including the EYFS profile
• Building an effective team

Participants will have the opportunity to explore current research and deepen their understanding of how they can provide the best early years experience for their children.

Feedback from previous participants:

"The course has enabled me to develop my knowledge further..." Class Teacher
"As someone new to not only early years but teaching as a whole, I found it helped me to understand the process and goals of the early years..." School based student
"The course has provided a lot of info and increased my knowledge..." Deputy Head

Pupils will:

• experience high quality EYFS provision which will meet their needs

Practitioners will:

• increase their knowledge of EYFS pedagogy and how they can effectively deliver this in their setting

Settings will:

• make links with other settings and share effective practice through wider networking

Support Staff, ECTs, Qualified Teachers who are new to the EYFS, or Senior Leaders and staff who want to develop their understanding of EYFS pedagogy and practice.