Professional Training

Paediatric
First Aid Courses

Essential OFSTED approved training for nannies, childcarers, au pairs, and parents. Delivered by qualified nurses and paramedics through our trusted partner, Safe & Sound.

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About the Course
One Day. Complete
Certification.

The Safe & Sound Paediatric First Aid course runs from 9:30am to 6:00pm on a Saturday, covering everything you need to respond confidently to a childhood emergency. It is all-inclusive — training materials, equipment, and practical sessions are all provided on the day.

Courses are available monthly at two London locations, and Safe & Sound also offer private home courses for groups. Contact us for upcoming dates and to secure your discounted place.

We work exclusively with Safe & Sound for paediatric first aid training. They are a long-established, well-regarded organisation whose courses are delivered by qualified nurses and paramedics — not general trainers.

Niche Nannies is not affiliated with Safe & Sound and receives no commission for referrals. We recommend them because we have consistently found their training to be of a high standard and well suited to the needs of nannies and childcarers. As always, we encourage you to review the course details directly before booking.

Course Information
Duration
9:30am – 6:00pm
All-inclusive, one day
Schedule
Saturdays
Monthly courses available
Location
Swiss Cottage / Euston
+ private home courses available
Price
£102.60£114
10% off via Niche Nannies
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Our Training Partner
About Safe & Sound
Training

Safe & Sound have earned a strong reputation as a specialist in Paediatric First Aid training. Their courses are designed specifically for those working in a sole-charge capacity with children — meaning the emphasis is placed equally on preventing accidents and treating them, which is exactly what a nanny or childcarer needs.

All training is delivered by qualified nurses and paramedics, not generic first aid trainers. Last year alone, Safe & Sound trained over 7,000 nannies, au pairs, parents, and nursery teachers across their London venues and private home sessions.

7,000+
Trained Annually
3 yrs
Certificate Validity
Course Locations
Huggle, Swiss Cottage
Monthly courses available
The Learning Tree, Euston
Opposite Euston Station — easy to reach from across London
Private Home Courses
Available for groups — contact Safe & Sound directly for pricing
What You Will Learn
Course
Curriculum

The course covers all essential paediatric first aid skills through a mix of instruction and hands-on practical sessions throughout the day.

The role of the first aider
Communicating with a casualty
Contents of first aid kits
Recording incidents and accidents
Assessing emergency situations Act safely, promptly, and effectively
Unconscious casualty management Child and adult
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Child and adult
Choking Child and adult
Wounds and bleeding
Shock
Minor burns and scalds
Fractures
Splinters and minor injuries
Preventing accidents Emphasis on sole-charge situations
Why It Matters
Why This Training
is Essential
OFSTED Approved
Fully accredited and recognised by OFSTED — meets all requirements for registered childcarers in England.
Expert Trainers
Delivered by qualified nurses and paramedics with genuine emergency experience — not generalist trainers.
Prevention First
Particular emphasis on accident prevention, not just treatment — critical for those in sole charge of children.
One Day
Complete your certification in a single Saturday — practical, time-efficient, and immediately applicable.

Choose your training carefully. Most childcarers attend only one first aid course in their career, so the quality of that training matters enormously. Safe & Sound's established track record and specialist instructors mean you can be confident you are receiving genuinely useful, professionally delivered education.

Who Should Attend
The Course is Suitable
for Everyone
Nannies
Essential certification for all professional nannies — required by many families and increasingly expected.
Parents
Invaluable knowledge for any parent or guardian — the confidence to act in an emergency is priceless.
Nursery Teachers
Required qualification for early years professionals working in registered childcare settings.
Au Pairs
Highly recommended for all live-in childcarers who may find themselves the sole adult in an emergency.
FAQ
Frequently Asked
Questions
Paediatric First Aid certificates issued by Safe & Sound are valid for three years. After that period, you will need to complete a refresher course to maintain your certification — something most employers and families will want to see evidence of.
Yes. Safe & Sound courses are fully OFSTED approved and meet all requirements for professional childcarers registered in England. The certificate is widely recognised by nanny agencies, employers, and Ofsted-registered childminders.
Simply get in touch with us at Niche Nannies to enquire about the next available date. We will confirm the discount with Safe & Sound on your behalf. There is no code required — just mention that you are booking through Niche Nannies.
Bring a pen, a notebook, and comfortable clothing suitable for practical demonstrations. Lunch and refreshments are included in the course fee. All training materials, equipment, and manuals are supplied by Safe & Sound on the day.
Yes — Safe & Sound offer private courses for groups, which can be delivered at your home or another venue. This is particularly popular with nanny employers who want to train their household team. Contact Safe & Sound directly via their website for private course pricing and availability.

Ready to Get
Certified?

Don't miss your 10% discount. Contact us today to find out the next available date and secure your place on the course.

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