First Aid for Teachers in Reading
Equip your school staff with life-saving skills through our practical one-day first aid training in Reading. We focus on real-world scenarios across the Thames Valley, from playground incidents to emergencies near Green Park. Our HSE-aligned courses give teachers and support staff the confidence to act quickly when students need medical attention most.
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Training venues in Reading
British Red Cross Centre
90 Eastern Avenue, Reading, RG1 5SF
First aid training across Greater Reading and surrounding areas
Our trainers run public Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid and Mental Health First Aid courses at central Reading venues throughout the year — with on-site delivery available anywhere across the wider region. Whether you're booking a single seat or training a whole team, you'll get a practical, HSE-aligned session led by an experienced instructor.
We support employers, schools, nurseries, charities and event organisers right across Greater Reading, from city-centre offices to industrial sites on the outskirts. On-site team training keeps your people in their own environment, cuts travel time to zero and works out significantly cheaper per person than sending staff to public courses — ideal for groups of six or more.
Why Train in Reading?
Reading is a major Thames Valley hub with one of the UK's highest concentrations of technology, professional services and pharmaceutical employers. Training your team locally at our Eastern Avenue venue or on-site at your office ensures minimal downtime while meeting HSE obligations. Whether you are at Oracle, Microsoft, PwC, the University of Reading or the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, our EFAW courses are tailored to the office-based, laboratory and light-industrial environments common across Berkshire.
As a cornerstone of the UK's Silicon Valley in the Thames Valley, Reading has a high concentration of office-based and technology-focused businesses. Meeting the HSE's first aid regulations is therefore a fundamental aspect of corporate responsibility and risk management for companies here.
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Getting here
The British Red Cross Centre on 90 Eastern Avenue is easily reached from the M4 at Junction 11 via the A3290 and A4. Reading station—one of the UK's busiest interchanges offering Elizabeth Line, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry services—is a short bus or taxi ride away. Direct trains reach London Paddington in around 25 minutes. Local buses serve Eastern Avenue frequently, and the venue provides free on-site parking for those travelling by car from Wokingham, Bracknell, Newbury or Maidenhead.
Onsite first aid training in Reading — we come to your workplace
We offer flexible training solutions designed to fit the busy schedules of Reading’s workforce. For schools and businesses located near the Oracle or Microsoft campuses, we can deliver private, on-site sessions directly at your premises, saving your team the commute along the A33. Alternatively, our central venue on Eastern Avenue is perfectly positioned for those travelling from Henley-on-Thames or Slough. With free on-site parking and excellent bus links from Reading station, accessing high-quality life-saving skills has never been simpler for the local professional community.
- Onsite first aid training across Greater Reading — trainer travels to your workplace
- In-house EFAW (1-day) or First Aid at Work (3-day) courses, 4–12 learners per session — most cost-effective from 6+
- Evening, weekend and INSET-day delivery available — minimal disruption to your team
- One fixed price — includes trainer, manikins, AED trainers and HSE-aligned certificates
per group · ex VAT
- Certified trainer on-site
- Manikins, AED trainers & PPE
- Certificates issued on the day
Free, no-obligation · most quotes within 1 hr
Industries we train across Reading
Industries we train in
- • Information Technology
- • Telecommunications
- • Professional Services
- • Retail
- • Pharmaceuticals
- • Engineering
Local employers we've worked with
- • Oracle
- • Microsoft
- • Verizon
- • PwC
- • University of Reading
- • Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- • Reading Borough Council
- • Thames Water
- • PepsiCo
- • Ericsson
About First Aid for Teachers training in Reading
This intensive six-hour course is designed to meet the specific requirements of the Department for Education (DfE) guidance on first aid for schools. As a recognised training provider, we deliver HSE-aligned instruction that covers the most critical incidents faced by school staff, including anaphylaxis, asthma attacks, head injuries, and choking. The syllabus is uniquely structured to cover both adult and paediatric first aid in a single day, ensuring your team can respond effectively to a colleague in the staff room or a child in the EYFS setting. For those based in the Thames Valley’s tech and pharmaceutical heartlands, this training ensures your school remains compliant with health and safety standards without extended periods of absence from the classroom.
Upon successful completion, each attendee receives a certificate valid for three years, confirming their competence as a first aider. This programme is ideal for staff at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's educational arms, local independent schools, and state academies alike. Whether you are arriving via the Elizabeth Line or driving in from Newbury, our training provides the practical confidence needed to handle emergencies with calm proficiency. By choosing our HSE-recommended curriculum, Reading schools can ensure they provide a secure environment for every student and staff member.
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Course overview
Course overview — First Aid for Teachers
Tailored first aid training for educational professionals
What you'll learn
What's included
- Qualified instructor with school experience
- All training equipment
- 3-year certificate (course dependent)
- School-focused course manual
- Small class sizes (maximum 12 learners)
- Same-day digital certificate where possible, with a printable PDF to follow
- Free re-sit if you don't pass first time
Who it's for
Course syllabus
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Reviewed by the Brity Training Team
Our training content is reviewed by experienced first aid instructors and training specialists to ensure accuracy, relevance and alignment with current workplace first aid guidance, the Resuscitation Council UK 2025 Guidelines and HSE L74 first aid regulations.
Last reviewed: June 2026
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