Course Introduction The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework requires all early years providers in England and Wales to have at least one person who has a current and full paediatric first aid certificate on the premises and available at all times when children are present. Providers should also take into account the number of children, staff and layout of the premises and increase their paediatric first aid provision accordingly to ensure that a paediatric first aider is available to respond to emergencies quickly. Please note that newly qualified entrants to an early years setting who have completed a level 2 and/or level 3 qualification on or after 30th June 2016, must also have either a full paediatric first aid or an emergency paediatric first aid certificate within three months of starting work. Course Benefits During this 1 day course, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive infant or child, CPR, choking, seizures, wounds, bleeding, shock, safe use of an AED and more The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid at Work has been specifically designed to meet the criteria set by the Department for Education’s EYFS Framework. This course is ideal for:

• Those who have gained a level 2 and/or level 3 childcare qualification and have entered an early year setting and wish to be included in the staff to child ratios to comply with EYFS requirements.
• Employees within Childcare establishments / settings
• Registered childminders and assistants who are required to hold a current and full paediatric first aid certificate in order to comply with the EYFS requirements.
• Anyone who has a non-professional involvement with infants and children, such as parents, grandparents and want to learn key emergency paediatric first aid skills.

Assessment method 5 x Practical assessments and 1 x Theory assessment (Multiple Choice Question Paper) and continuous formative assessment conducted throughout the course. Qualification Validity 3 Years.