QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

£1,200.00
£1,200.00
Includes VAT

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework requires all early years providers in England 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.

Intended Audience
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) has been specifically designed to meet the criteria set by the Department for Education’s EYFS Framework and is ideal for:

  • Those who have gained a level 2 and/or level 3 childcare qualification and have entered into an early years setting and wish to be included in the staff to child ratios to comply with EYFS requirements.
  • 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 and grandparents who want to learn key paediatric first aid skills

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.

Overview
Over a 2 day period, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations, including: assessing an emergency situation, dealing with an unresponsive infant or child, CPR, choking, meningitis, head and spinal injuries, anaphylaxis, asthma and more. For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please download the Qualification Specification.

This qualification is also available in a Blended Learning format.

Assessment Methods

  • 7 x Practical assessments
  • 2 x Theory assessments (Multiple Choice Question Papers)

Certification
Successful learners will receive a personalised Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) e-Certificate immediately after their results have been submitted, subject to any required actions. Printed certificates are available at an additional cost.

Engaging training built for real-life scenarios

We don’t believe in tick-box training. Learners leave the classroom equipped with confidence and the ability to use their new skills in real-world situations.

Training is designed around realistic situations rather than theory alone. Learners work through practical, scenario-based exercises that reflect the environments they operate in.

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Proud to Be a Qualsafe Registered Centre

Regional Safety Group is proud to be a registered centre with Qualsafe Awards, one of the UK’s largest Ofqual-recognised awarding organisations for first aid qualifications. This status reflects a commitment to delivering regulated, quality-assured training that meets nationally recognised standards and current workplace requirements.

Being a Qualsafe registered centre means every course delivered is subject to external quality assurance, structured assessment processes, and clearly defined learning outcomes. Certification is issued through a recognised awarding body, providing employers and learners with confidence that qualifications are compliant, credible, and accepted across sectors.