Paediatric First Aid Course in Reading
Equip yourself with life-saving skills on our two-day Paediatric First Aid course in Reading. Perfect for childminders and nursery staff near the University of Reading, this 12-hour training is fully HSE-aligned to meet national early years standards. Gain the confidence to handle any medical emergency involving babies and children in a professional childcare setting.
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Monday 22 June 2026
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Thursday 29 October 2026
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Wednesday 16 December 2026
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 understand that coordinating staff training for large nurseries or primary schools can be a logistical challenge. As a recognised training provider, we offer flexible on-site training solutions throughout Reading and the surrounding areas like Maidenhead and Slough. Our instructors can travel directly to your premises—whether you are based near the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust or in a quiet village setting—to deliver the full 12-hour syllabus over two days. This approach minimises travel time for your team and allows us to tailor practical scenarios to your specific environment, ensuring your staff feel confident managing incidents in their own familiar workspace.
- 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 Paediatric First Aid training in Reading
This comprehensive Paediatric First Aid programme is the gold standard for anyone responsible for the welfare of children and infants. Fully HSE-aligned and designed to satisfy the requirements of the EYFS Statutory Framework, the curriculum covers life-saving skills including CPR for babies and children, managing choking, treating burns, and handling chronic medical conditions like asthma or anaphylaxis. The 12-hour contact time is spread over two engaging days, blending theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice. It is the essential choice for Nannies, EYFS teachers, and childcare workers in Reading who need to maintain their professional status and provide the highest level of care.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive a certificate that remains valid for 3 years, ensuring your setting remains compliant with UK safety standards. As a recognised training provider, we pride ourselves on delivering HSE-recommended content that gives staff at local schools and holiday clubs the confidence to act decisively. From our Eastern Avenue base, conveniently located for residents of Henley and Wokingham, we support the professional services and education sectors of Reading by fostering a safer environment for the next generation. This training ensures that whether you are based at a large workplace crèche in the Green Park business area or a small home-based setting, you are equipped with the most up-to-date paediatric first aid techniques.
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Course overview
Course overview — Paediatric First Aid
Specialized first aid training for children and infants
What you'll learn
What's included
- Qualified instructor with paediatric experience
- Infant, child & adult manikins
- EYFS-compliant 3-year certificate
- 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
Reading Paediatric First Aid — questions answered
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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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