Reinforce essential CPR and emergency response techniques to keep your skills sharp and your confidence high.
Practical Focus
Hands-on practice with infant and child mannequins - no lengthy theory, just essential skills refreshed.
EYFS Recommended
Meets the EYFS 2025 recommendation for annual refresher training during your 3-year certification period.
Important: This is a Refresher Course, Not a Requalification
This annual refresher helps maintain your skills but does not extend or replace your Paediatric First Aid certificate. Your full PFA certificate remains valid for 3 years from the original issue date. When your certificate expires, you must complete the full Paediatric First Aid course to requalify. The EYFS framework recommends attending annual refresher training to help maintain basic skills during the 3-year certification period.
About This Course
The Paediatric First Aid Annual Refresher is a practical, hands-on session designed to help childcare professionals maintain their first aid skills between full certifications. The updated EYFS 2025 framework now recommends that early years providers consider whether Paediatric First Aiders need to undertake annual refresher training during their 3-year certification period.
This focused 3-hour course concentrates on the most critical life-saving skills - infant and child CPR, choking response, and managing common emergencies. You'll practice techniques on mannequins, refresh your knowledge of current guidelines, and leave with renewed confidence in your ability to respond effectively in an emergency.
EYFS 2025 Recommendation: The new statutory framework mentions that early years providers should consider whether Paediatric First Aiders need to undertake annual refresher training during any 3-year certification period to help maintain basic skills. This course meets that recommendation.
Duration
3 Hours
Frequency
Annually Recommended
Delivery
Nuneaton or UK-wide
Group Size
Max 12 Delegates
What You'll Refresh
Life-Saving Skills
Infant CPR technique and practice
Child CPR technique and practice
Recovery position for infants and children
Choking response for babies
Choking response for children
When and how to call emergency services
Emergency Response
Scene assessment and safety
Managing severe bleeding
Recognising signs of shock
Burns and scalds first response
Seizure management update
Changes to guidelines since qualification
NFAQ Accredited Refresher Training
This refresher course is accredited by NFAQ (National First Aid Qualifications) and meets the EYFS recommendation for annual skills maintenance. Delegates receive a certificate of attendance to evidence their ongoing professional development.
Who Should Attend?
This refresher course is designed for anyone who already holds a valid Paediatric First Aid certificate and wants to maintain their skills. It's ideal for:
Nursery staff with current PFA certification
Childminders maintaining their skills
Nannies and au pairs
Teaching assistants in early years
Playgroup and pre-school staff
Anyone wanting to refresh paediatric skills
Why Train With National Compliance Training?
UK-Wide Delivery
We come to you! Perfect for nurseries wanting to refresh multiple staff members on-site with minimal disruption.
Cost-Effective
Affordable annual training to keep your team's skills current. Group discounts available for larger settings.
Flexible Scheduling
Morning or afternoon sessions available 7 days a week to fit around your nursery's schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course extend my Paediatric First Aid certificate?
No. This is a skills maintenance course, not a requalification. Your original Paediatric First Aid certificate remains valid for 3 years from the date it was issued. When it expires, you must complete the full 12-hour Paediatric First Aid course to requalify. This refresher helps you maintain competence between certifications as recommended by the EYFS framework.
Is this refresher course mandatory?
It's not mandatory, but it is recommended. The EYFS 2025 framework states that early years providers should "consider whether Paediatric First Aiders need to undertake annual refresher training during any three year certification period to help maintain basic skills." Many OFSTED inspectors look favourably on settings that provide regular refresher training.
Do I need to hold a current PFA certificate to attend?
This course is designed for those with an existing Paediatric First Aid qualification. If your certificate has expired, you'll need to complete the full Paediatric First Aid course instead. However, if your certificate is expiring soon, this refresher can help prepare you for your requalification.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, you'll receive a Certificate of Attendance confirming you've completed the annual refresher training. This evidences your ongoing professional development and commitment to maintaining your first aid skills, which can be shown to OFSTED inspectors and parents.
Can this be delivered at our nursery?
Absolutely! On-site delivery is ideal for nurseries wanting to refresh multiple staff members. We can run morning or afternoon sessions to minimise disruption, and with up to 12 delegates per session, it's a cost-effective way to keep your whole team's skills current. Contact us for a group booking quote.
Keep Your Team's Skills Sharp
Book your Paediatric First Aid Annual Refresher today and maintain the skills to protect the children in your care.
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