WM Early Years First Aid Community

Our next set of Paediatric first aid courses.

If the date isn't suitable, we can either arrange additional courses or come to your place of work.

To book your course, either browse our website or call us on 01543 453338.
https://hmbtrainingservices.co.uk/paediatric-first-aid-for-eyfs

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🩹 Why every school and nursery needs paediatric first aid trained staff

Children don’t respond to emergencies in the same way adults do. That’s why paediatric first aid training is so important in education and childcare settings.

Whether it’s choking, asthma attacks, allergic reactions, febrile seizures, or CPR, staff need the confidence and practical knowledge to respond immediately and appropriately.

Current EYFS guidance requires qualified paediatric first aiders to be available in early years settings, with further updates reinforcing these standards from September 2025.

But beyond compliance, proper training helps create:
✔ Safer learning environments
✔ Faster emergency responses
✔ Greater confidence among staff
✔ Reassurance for parents and carers
✔ Better overall safeguarding practices

Many people underestimate how different paediatric first aid is compared to adult first aid — particularly when dealing with infants and young children. Community discussions consistently highlight how valuable hands-on paediatric first aid training can be in real emergencies.

HMB Training Services provides accredited paediatric first aid training for schools, nurseries, and childcare providers across the Midlands.

📖 Read the full blog here:
https://hmbtrainingservices.co.uk/latest-news/why-paediatric-first-aid-is-essential-for-schools-and-nurseries

🚨 New allergy safety guidance is coming to schools from September 2026 — known as Benedict’s Law — and it could save lives.

Named after 5-year-old Benedict Blythe, who tragically died following an allergic reaction at school, this new legislation is pushing for stronger allergy awareness and emergency response procedures across all schools in England.

Under Benedict’s Law, schools are expected to:

✔️ Train ALL staff to recognise and respond to anaphylaxis
✔️ Keep spare adrenaline auto-injectors (EpiPens) on site
✔️ Have clear whole-school allergy policies
✔️ Create individual care plans for pupils with allergies

Why does this matter?
Because allergic reactions can escalate within minutes, and fast action can mean the difference between life and death. With food allergies continuing to rise in children, schools need confidence, awareness, and proper training to keep pupils safe.

For schools, teachers, support staff, and parents — this is an important step toward creating safer learning environments for every child. ❤️

If you’d like to understand more about what Benedict’s Law means and how schools can prepare, read the full blog here:

https://hmbtrainingservices.co.uk/latest-news/benedicts-law-the-new-anaphylactic-guidance-for-schools

🧰 Paediatric First Aid Kit – Essentials

✅ General First Aid Supplies

*Assorted sterile plasters (including hypoallergenic for sensitive skin)

*Sterile eye dressings (medium)

*Sterile dressings (small & medium)

*Non-adherent dressings (good for delicate skin and burns)

*Microporous tape

*Sterile saline pods (for wound and eye washing)

*Safety pins or clips (for bandages)

*Scissors (blunt-ended, child-safe)

*Disposable gloves (nitrile, latex-free)

*Face shield (for CPR rescue breaths)

*Hand sanitiser or wipes

✅ For Children-Specific Emergencies

*Instant cold packs (single-use)

*Triangular bandages (can be used as slings)

*Finger dressings (children often injure fingers!)

*Burn gel dressing / burn gel sachets (safe for kids’ skin)

*Adhesive wound closures (butterfly strips)

*Tweezers (for splinters, stings)

✅ Specialist/Extra Items for Settings

*Thermometer (digital, non-glass)

*Sterile gauze swabs (for cleaning wounds)

*Alcohol-free cleansing wipes

*Child-size CPR mask (with one-way valve)

*Foil blanket (to prevent shock/hypothermia)

*Record book / accident forms (for EYFS compliance)

⚠️ What NOT to include

Medicines (paracetamol, antihistamines, etc.) – unless prescribed for a specific child with written parental consent and stored correctly.

Creams and lotions (unless individually agreed for a child’s care plan).

🔑 Extra Notes for Early Years Settings

Every kit should be easily accessible, clearly labelled, and regularly checked (ideally monthly).

Expiry dates matter! Replace anything out-of-date.

EYFS requires a Paediatric First Aider to know where the kit is and how to use every item.

For outings, settings should have a travel first aid kit (lighter, but still with essentials like plasters, dressings, gloves, wipes, and CPR face shield).

I can cover all these needs...Buy here or drop me a DM for additional items

https://hmbtrainingservices.co.uk/product/40-piece-first-aid-kit

“How Long Does Training Take?”

One of the most common questions I get from nursery managers:
“How long does the training take?”

The answer depends on the course…

But what matters most is this 👇

We help you choose the most time-efficient option for your nursery.

Including:
📚 Blended learning
🏠 On-site face to face
📆 Weekend delivery
⏰ Split sessions over multiple days

Because I know pulling staff off the floor is HARD.

Let’s make training fit around YOUR nursery.

Specialist paediatric first aid trainer for early years settings
- Helping you stay compliant, confident and Ofsted ready

It only takes 15 seconds

Are your blinds safe?

It can take just 15 seconds for a young child to lose consciousness if they get tangled in a blind cord. And sadly they can die in just a few minutes.

Make your blind cord safe, secure it on a cleat hook or use a tensioner (safety devices that should come with all new blinds).

For help about making your blinds safe visit: https://capt.org.uk/blind-cords/

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⭐ 2026 is coming soon - Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June - Follow us for top tips to keep your family safe ⭐

Cheapest Isn’t Always Cheapest
Looking for the cheapest training provider?
I understand budgets are tight in nurseries…
BUT the cheapest option can often cost more when:
❌ Training isn’t compliant
❌ Certificates aren’t accepted
❌ Staff need retraining
❌ You fail inspection standards
Affordable matters.
Compliance matters more.
Our nursery training is:
✔ Ofsted compliant
✔ EYFS compliant
✔ Ofqual-regulated options available
✔ Delivered at your setting
Message me for a quote tailored to your nursery size.
Specialist paediatric first aid trainer for early years settings
- Helping you stay compliant, confident and Ofsted ready

New dates added.

📍 Venue: SENDsational Play, Birmingham B10 0NJ

📅 Date: Wednesday 17th June
Time: 9:00 - 16:00
💷 Cost: £60 per person
8 Places Available


📍 Venue: Brownhills Community Centre, Walsall, WS8 7NH

📅 Date: Thursday 18th June
Time: 9:00 - 16:00
💷 Cost: £75 per person
12 Places Available

To book, either drop us a message or click on the link to select your course -
https://hmbtrainingservices.co.uk/paediatric-first-aid-for-eyfs

Look forward to supporting your team with flexible, practical first aid training.

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