First Aid for Schools
Practical and confidence building first aid training designed specifically for school environments, volunteers, parent groups and support roles.
Our First Aid for Schools course provides practical emergency first aid training focused on the incidents and situations most commonly encountered within education settings.
Available as either a half day awareness session or full day practical course, this training is ideal for volunteers, parent helpers, school support staff, lunchtime teams and those who may not require a full paediatric first aid qualification but still want the confidence to help during an emergency.
Course Overview
Schools are busy and dynamic environments where accidents, illness and medical emergencies can happen unexpectedly.
This course has been designed specifically around the needs of schools and educational settings, focusing on practical first aid skills, confidence building and emergency response for children and young people.
Training covers key life saving skills including CPR, choking, bleeding, unconscious casualties, minor injury management and emergency escalation procedures. Learners are also supported to understand the importance of calm communication, safeguarding awareness and reassurance during incidents involving children.
The course can be tailored to the age groups, environment and operational needs of your school or organisation.
About the Trainer
Training is delivered by experienced instructors with operational backgrounds in emergency response, public safety, safeguarding and incident management.
Our approach is supportive, engaging and practical. We understand that many learners attending this course may not work in healthcare or emergency services and may initially lack confidence in responding to medical situations.
Courses are designed to be approachable, realistic and empowering, helping learners feel more prepared to support children, colleagues and visitors during emergency situations.
What Does the Course Include?
- Learner resources and course materials
- Infant and child CPR training equipment
- Practical first aid training aids
- Scenario based learning exercises
- Current first aid guidance and best practice
- Practical participation throughout the course
- Scenario based exercises
- CPR and choking response assessment
- Trainer observation and support
- Ongoing confidence building and coaching
- Supportive and experienced instructors
- Step by step practical guidance
- Opportunity to discuss school specific concerns and scenarios
- Encouraging and inclusive learning environment
- First Aid for Schools certificate
- Available as half day or full day training
- Practical emergency first aid awareness and response training
- Certification provided on successful completion
Learning Outcomes
- Assess an emergency situation safely
- Recognise when a child or young person requires urgent assistance
- Perform CPR on a child
- Understand basic AED awareness and use
- Respond to choking incidents
- Manage bleeding and minor injuries
- Support an unconscious casualty
- Communicate effectively with emergency services
- Understand emergency procedures within a school environment
- Provide reassurance and support during incidents involving children
Who Is This Course For?
Parent volunteers
PTA groups
Lunchtime supervisors
Teaching assistants
School office staff
After school club volunteers
Sports and activity volunteers
Community group leaders
School support staff
Anyone supporting children within education settings
- Duration: 1 Day
- Level: Certificate
- Delivery: On-Site Learning
- Awarding Body: 1705 Consultancy
- Start Date: Flexible
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Enrol today and start working towards your qualification at a pace that suits you. Our team are on hand to answer any questions.