Paediatric First Aid

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The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework requires all early years providers in England to have at least one fully trained  first aider (PFAW level) on site at all times.

In Wales ,  the minimum requirement is at least 1:10 (trained adult : child ratio) holds a valid PFAW qualification and all other staff  in the adult:child ratio (including regular volunteers) must hold a valid EPFAW qualification. For further guidance

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. 

The 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

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• Anyone who has a non-professional involvement with infants and children, such as parents, grandparents and want to learn comprehensive key paediatric first aid skills.

This is a basic entry level / the baby brother or sister to the full 2 day Paediatric First Aid at Work. 

This is for those working with children or just wanting some basic first aid knowledge and is acceptable as long as there is a holder of the full PFAW on duty.