First Aid Training for Schools

Practical, accredited first aid training for school staff, delivered on site at your school across Leeds and West Yorkshire. Our FAIB-accredited course combines Emergency First Aid at Work with a paediatric focus, so your staff are confident dealing with emergencies involving both children and adults. Accredited by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB), it's a 7-hour session for school teams, priced at £495 + VAT for the group.

At a glance

• Course: Emergency First Aid with a paediatric focus (FAIB-accredited)
• Duration: 7-hour session, delivered on site at your school
• Certificate: Valid for 3 years
• Who it's for: Teaching, support and early years staff
• Price: £495 + VAT for a group (up to 12)
• Coverage: Leeds & West Yorkshire

Why schools choose this course

Schools have a clear duty of care for pupils and staff, and early years provision must meet EYFS paediatric first aid requirements. This course equips designated school first aiders and wider staff to respond to the emergencies most likely in a school setting — from playground injuries and allergic reactions to asthma attacks and seizures — all delivered at your school to minimise disruption and cost.

Who should attend

Teaching and support staff, early years and nursery staff in schools, designated first aiders, PE and activity staff, lunchtime supervisors and site teams.

What you'll learn

• Managing an incident and assessing a casualty (child and adult)
• CPR and AED use for children and adults
• Choking
• Bleeding, wounds and shock
• Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions (including auto-injectors)
• Asthma and breathing difficulties
• Seizures and febrile convulsions
• Head injuries, bumps and fractures
• Diabetic emergencies and recognising serious illness

What to expect on the day

A full, practical training day delivered at your school by our trainer. Staff work through realistic, school-relevant scenarios with hands-on practice on manikins, in a relaxed and supportive environment. Because it's on site, there's no travel and your team trains together — building a shared, confident approach to emergencies.

By the end of the course your staff will be able to

Respond calmly to emergencies involving children and adults; perform CPR and use a defibrillator; manage choking, bleeding and shock; and recognise and respond to anaphylaxis, asthma, seizures, head injuries and diabetic emergencies.

Assessment & certificate

Practical, continuous assessment on the day — no written exam. Staff receive a FAIB-accredited certificate, valid for three years.

Why train with First Aid Course Leeds

Schools across Leeds have trained their staff with us since 2018.

Our first aid courses are accredited by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB), whose qualifications meet HSE requirements. Our Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and Mental Health First Aid qualifications are awarded by Qualsafe Awards (Ofqual-regulated), and our CPR & Defibrillator (AED) training is certificated by Skills Training Group. Like the British Red Cross and St John Ambulance, our training meets the standards set by the HSE, Ofsted, the EYFS and the Department for Education.

Your training is led by Martin Sanders — a serving Leeds firefighter and qualified Casualty Care Instructor who brings real front-line emergency experience to every session. Alongside his FAA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work, Martin holds recognised teaching and assessing qualifications, so you learn life-saving skills from someone who both uses them in the field and knows how to teach them. All first aid certificates are valid for three years.

Training takes place at our centre at Stringer House, 34 Lupton Street, Hunslet, Leeds LS10 2QR — free on-site parking, easy to reach from the city centre — or we'll come to you for group bookings.

Frequently asked questions

Do you deliver at our school?

Yes — this course is delivered on site at your premises.

Does it meet EYFS requirements?

It covers paediatric emergency first aid; early years staff who must be counted in EYFS ratios need the full Level 3 Paediatric qualification — we can advise on the right mix for your school.

How many staff can attend?

Up to 12 per session.

How long is the certificate valid?

Three years.

Can you invoice the school?

Yes — we invoice schools and academies directly.

Can you train on an INSET day?

Yes — we regularly deliver on INSET and training days; just book early for popular dates.

Ready to book?

Hit Request a Quote or call 0113 543 6636 to arrange a date for your school.