in Croydon
is an essential requirement for . It needs to be updated every 3 years and can be taken as a two day face to face course or as blended learning option. Here at Safety First we offer both.
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Small children are at high risk from accidents in the home and by the very nature of the way they play and explore it is that those caring for them are up to date with their paediatric first aid training.
This course is certified for 3 years and can be delivered on your premises to a group of staff or by attending one of our open courses.

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Why choose us?
We keep our group sizes small.
The courses are practical and hands on, so that if an emergency arose you would feel confident to respond.
Trainers are very experienced in delivering first aid.

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You might need us when
- Opening a nursery or childcare setting.
- To update your training.
- When qualifying or setting out as a childminder.
- To feel confident in responding to an emergency.
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How we work
Get in touch with us to discuss your requirements. Then we work out a day and time when it is convenient for you to hold or attend a course.
Once agreed we will come to your premises to deliver the course ensuring we follow all government guidelines to minimise the risk of covid 19.
There is an expectation that you will do practical work on the floor so participants do need to be able to ge ton to the floor. There is also a written test to perform. If you would like to discuss any of this let us know on enquiring.

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Check out some of our leading clients
A quick overview of those who love using our services.
- Enchanted Wood Pre School
- More 2 Childcare
- The HR Department


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Course Content Includes
- Scene Survey and Primary Survey
- CPR and AED
- Choking
- Managing Unconscious Casualty
- Head Injuries.
- Burns.
- Chronic Illness Management - epilepsy, diabetes, asthma, sickle cell.
- Anaphylaxis.
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Our work in Croydon
Croydon is situated in South London, It is easily accessible by road and has good public transport links.
We cover a range of areas in and around Croydon
- Selsden
- Purley
- Addiscombe
- Beckenham
- East Croydon
- South Croydon
- Sanderstead
We cover Croydon postcodes
- CRO
- CR1
- CR2
- CR3
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Common Questions
Are your courses certified?Are your courses certified?Depending on the course you choose you will receive a certificate for either a year or 3 yearsDepending on the course you choose you will receive a certificate for either a year or 3 years
I have lost my certificate, can I get a replacement?I have lost my certificate, can I get a replacement?Sometimes certificates get lost and need replacing. If this is the case please email or call us and for a small admin fee we will get it replaced as soon as we can.Sometimes certificates get lost and need replacing. If this is the case please email or call us and for a small admin fee we will get it replaced as soon as we can.
What should be in a first aid kit?What should be in a first aid kit?First aid kits that are “HSE Approved” are green with a white cross. These should be in an easily accessible place with the record book. Staff should be made aware of their location. You can add things to your first aid kit that you consider relevant to your work place. For a list of the contents of a first aid kit follow this link Remember to check your first aid kits regularly as things do expire, and make sure you keep them stocked up when they have been used.First aid kits that are “HSE Approved” are green with a white cross. These should be in an easily accessible place with the record book. Staff should be made aware of their location.
You can add things to your first aid kit that you consider relevant to your work place.For a list of the contents of a first aid kit follow this link
Remember to check your first aid kits regularly as things do expire, and make sure you keep them stocked up when they have been used.
Do you teach how to use the AED on your courses?Do you teach how to use the AED on your courses?An AED is used to restart the heart of a person who is in cardiac arrest. 75% of adults who collapse and stop breathing will be in a shockable rhythm. Prompt use of an AED will increase their chances of survival significantly. Use of the AED is covered and assessed on all courses. Early use of an AED is key to the survival of adults in cardiac arrest. The more people we can educate to use AEDs the better. Want to know more why not book a course now?An AED is used to restart the heart of a person who is in cardiac arrest.
75% of adults who collapse and stop breathing will be in a shockable rhythm. Prompt use of an AED will increase their chances of survival significantly.
Use of the AED is covered and assessed on all courses. Early use of an AED is key to the survival of adults in cardiac arrest. The more people we can educate to use AEDs the better.
Want to know more why not book a course now?
Do I need to have existing knowledge to attend a course?Do I need to have existing knowledge to attend a course?No here at Safety First we want to give everyone the skills and confidence to save a life, so whether you have done first aid 10 times before or are a total beginner you will learn something new with us.No here at Safety First we want to give everyone the skills and confidence to save a life, so whether you have done first aid 10 times before or are a total beginner you will learn something new with us.
Do I have to do a written test?Do I have to do a written test?Yes, most of our courses will require you to take a written test, this is usually multiple choice and the course should have covered all you need to know. If you are concerned or would like to discuss this further please do get in touch or enquire on booking.Yes, most of our courses will require you to take a written test, this is usually multiple choice and the course should have covered all you need to know. If you are concerned or would like to discuss this further please do get in touch or enquire on booking.
Are any of your first aid courses 100% online?Are any of your first aid courses 100% online?We offer a range of different courses online, many of which are great for your professional development as they are CPD accredited. We also have a parent first aid course which is available online which is for information purposes to give parents some basic knowledge of how to cope in the event of an emergency. For a certified first aid course such as: Paediatric first aid Emergency First Aid at Work First Aid at Work to be meet the requirements of the health and safety executive, Ofsted, the varying awarding bodies and any other relevant bodies there needs to be an assessment of the skills needed to be a first aider. This includes things such as such as CPR, the recovery position, how to manage choking, wounds, bleeding and shock. This means that a proportion of the training will need be delivered and assessed face to face. We offer blended learning which is part online and part face to face.We offer a range of different courses online, many of which are great for your professional development as they are CPD accredited. We also have a parent first aid course which is available online which is for information purposes to give parents some basic knowledge of how to cope in the event of an emergency.
For a certified first aid course such as:
- Paediatric first aid
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- First Aid at Work
to be meet the requirements of the health and safety executive, Ofsted, the varying awarding bodies and any other relevant bodies there needs to be an assessment of the skills needed to be a first aider. This includes things such as
- such as CPR,
- the recovery position,
- how to manage choking,
- wounds, bleeding and shock.
This means that a proportion of the training will need be delivered and assessed face to face.
We offer blended learning which is part online and part face to face.