Mini First Aid Gloucestershire

24/09/2026

The joy of becoming a Mini First Aid superstar! Kids love to learn how to help others, which makes our Early Years and Kids classes such a pleasure to teach.

Mini First Aid Early Years classes are for children aged 3-6 and work with the Early Years & Key Stage 1 Curriculum. Children learn about what happens to their bodies if they are hurt and how they would be treated by a grown-up.

Mini First Aid Kids is designed for children aged 7-11 and teaches how to treat bumps, burns, breaks and bleeding, carry out CPR and deal with choking. The class is practical, lots of fun and involves lots of activities for the children to enjoy and is a favourite with schools and voluntary groups, the class can also be organised for private groups.

Find out more on our website and chat with your school or community group about Mini First Aid classes for kids 💚

22/09/2026

Some foods need a little extra thought before they’re offered to babies and young children.

While many of these foods aren’t off limits forever, they can pose a choking risk if they’re not prepared appropriately. Others, like honey, should be avoided altogether before your baby’s first birthday because of the risk of infant botulism.

Foods to take extra care with include:

• Honey (avoid under 12 months)
• Popcorn
• Whole nuts
• Marshmallows
• Sausages and hot dogs
• Hard boiled sweets
• Grapes
• Whole cherry tomatoes
• Raw hard fruit and vegetables

Simple changes, such as cutting grapes, hot dogs and cherry tomatoes lengthways or into quarters, grating or cooking hard fruit and vegetables, and avoiding foods that are round, hard or potentially sticky (marshmallows), can make mealtimes much safer.

No matter how careful we are, choking can still happen. That’s why knowing what to do in an emergency is one of the most important skills any parent, grandparent or carer can learn.

Our award-winning Baby & Child First Aid classes and baby safety classes cover choking prevention, safe weaning, how to recognise the signs of choking and exactly what to do if a baby or child is choking, giving you the confidence to act quickly if you ever need to.

Find your local class and book today at Gloucestershire.minifirstaid.co.uk

19/09/2026

16/09/2026

If your child started choking at lunchtime today, would you know what to do?

If they had a febrile seizure tomorrow, could you recognise it?

If you found a rash that didn’t fade under a glass, would you panic or take action?

Our Baby & Child first aid class prepares you for all of this and more, including CPR, head bumps, bleeds and sepsis awareness.

Give yourself the tools to stay calm in a crisis 💚

Book now Gloucestershire.minifirstaid.co.uk

15/09/2026

Why would you hesitate when it comes to giving CPR?
You might assume that you would naturally jump in and help if you thought someone needed CPR but there are several reasons why people are often reluctant.
💚 They don’t know what to do. This is a biggie, and a reason that we are passionate about changing through teaching first aid techniques!
💚 They misinterpret breathing. When someone is in cardiac arrest and needs CPR, they will be unconscious and not breathing, but there is something known as ‘agonal breathing’ which is a brainstem reflex, a dying gasp if you like, that signals cardiac arrest rather than survival. Research shows this can be misinterpreted as the patient breathing and can cause critical delays in CPR initiation.
💚 They are scared they will do it wrong or hurt the person. You may not get the perfect technique, you may break ribs, but in this emergency situation, doing something is ALWAYS better than doing nothing.
💚 They are worried about touching another person on the chest. This is particularly the case if the patient is a woman, which is why only 68% of women are likely to receive CPR from bystanders compared with 73% of men.
💚 The ‘Bystander Effect’ means that people are less likely to help a person in distress when other people are present. The more witnesses there are to an emergency or crime, the less likely any single person is to step in and offer aid, with everyone looking to others and seeing how they respond.
Would any of these reasons make you reluctant to step in if you saw someone in cardiac arrest?

13/09/2026

Sepsis can affect anyone of any age, but it’s often treatable if caught quickly, so knowing the signs and symptoms and causes is so important.

We know that awareness saves lives. World Sepsis Day falls this weekend. This is your reminder to learn more or refresh your knowledge about this condition and how it presents in adults and in children.

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08/09/2026

Learning first aid for babies and children isn’t just about learning the skills - although it’s super important that you do!

It’s also about giving you confidence.

This helps you to remain calm under pressure in emergencies.

It means you don’t lose precious seconds panicking, you step in and you take control.

You have it in you to save your baby’s life! 💪

Come and learn with us, it’s two hours of your time, and it could make all the difference if the worst happens.

Head to Gloucestershire.minifirstaid.co.uk to find out more 💚

05/09/2026

With schools in parts of the UK already back for the new term and the rest starting back next week, here are a few tips if your child experiences separation anxiety 💚

04/09/2026

This one change could save a child’s life.

This September marks the introduction of Benedict’s Law, bringing new statutory allergy guidance into schools across England. For families of children with allergies, it’s a really important step forward.

Schools are now expected to have:

✔ A dedicated allergy policy
✔ Annual allergy awareness training for staff
✔ Spare adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs)
✔ Up-to-date healthcare plans for pupils with serious allergies

While no parent ever wants to imagine their child experiencing an allergic reaction at school, knowing there are clear procedures and trained staff in place can offer real reassurance.

If your child has a serious allergy, now is a great time to check that their healthcare plan is up to date and that school has current emergency medication and contact details.

At Mini First Aid, we’re proud to support schools with our new CPD-accredited Allergy & Anaphylaxis Awareness for Schools course, helping staff build the practical knowledge and confidence they need to respond when every second counts. Training is happening in schools across our UK network.

Have you spoken to your child’s school about how they’re preparing for Benedict’s Law?