Guides
Clear, up-to-date answers to the questions UK nurseries, care homes and workplaces ask before they book first aid training, from EYFS and CQC requirements to how many first aiders you need and what it should cost.
For nurseries
What the EYFS framework requires for paediatric first aid in nurseries: the 12-hour PFA course, 3-year renewals, on-site cover, outings and staff ratios.
Read the guide →Emergency Paediatric First Aid (6 hours) versus full Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) explained for early years settings, including what the EYFS framework requires.
Read the guide →For workplaces
A plain-English guide to the HSE first-aid needs assessment, with the suggested numbers of first aiders for low and higher-hazard UK workplaces.
Read the guide →A clear UK comparison of Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and First Aid at Work (FAW): length, content, validity and how to choose.
Read the guide →How long UK first-aid certificates last, when to requalify, and why the HSE strongly recommends annual refresher training between full courses.
Read the guide →Costs & value
A clear 2025/26 guide to UK first aid training costs: open-course per-person prices vs onsite group days, VAT, and how to get the best value.
Read the guide →How blended first aid training works — online theory then a shorter in-person practical — plus when it is valid, who it suits, and how it compares on cost.
Read the guide →Onsite group first aid training vs open per-person courses: a clear breakdown of which is cheaper by team size, plus the hidden costs to factor in.
Read the guide →Verified trainer, one flat inc-VAT price, audit-ready evidence pack. No payment until a trainer is confirmed.