OCFA Courses

Face-to-Face Course

Our First Aid for Schools course is specifically designed for staff working in primary, secondary, and special educational settings. This practical, engaging course equips school staff with the essential skills and confidence to respond to the most common first aid incidents involving children and young people. Delivered facetoface by experienced trainers, the course focuses on reallife scenarios that school staff encounter daily, ensuring learners feel prepared to act quickly and effectively in an emergency.

Who is this course for

• Teachers and teaching assistants

• Support staff, lunchtime supervisors, and pastoral teams

• Afterschool and wraparound care staff

• Anyone responsible for the care and supervision of children in an educational setting

Course Content

This course covers the most relevant first aid topics for school environments, including:

• Roles and responsibilities of a responder in a school setting

• Assessing an incident and conducting a primary survey

• CPR and safe use of an AED

• Managing an unresponsive casualty

• Choking

• Asthma and breathing difficulties, allergic reactions and anaphylaxis (including autoinjectors)

• Seizures and febrile convulsions

• Head injuries and playground accidents

• Wounds, bleeding, and minor injuries

• Burns and scalds

• Breaks, sprains, and soft tissue injuries

• Common childhood illnesses

Assessment & Certification

Learners are assessed through continuous observation and practical

demonstrations. Successful participants will receive a First Aid for Schools certificate, valid for three years.

Duration

Approximately 6 hours, depending on group size and school requirements.

Course Delivery

This course is delivered at your school, for up to 12 delegates, offering a convenient and cost-effective way to ensure your staff are confident and prepared to respond to emergencies involving children.

Contact us on 07733 919398 for more information.