First Aid Training for Schools in Yorkshire and Surrounding Areas

Our Emergency First Aid for Schools course has been specifically designed for teachers, teaching assistants, support staff, lunchtime supervisors, office staff and education professionals who may need to respond to medical emergencies involving pupils, visitors or colleagues.

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Delivered at your school, academy, college or educational setting, this practical course provides learners with the confidence and skills to respond quickly and effectively to common emergencies that occur within educational environments.

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What You Will Learn

During this Emergency First Aid for Schools course learners will cover:

 

Emergency Response

• Assessing an emergency situation

• Prioritising casualties

• Contacting emergency services

• Managing incidents within school environments

CPR & Defibrillation

• Adult CPR

• Child CPR

• AED (Defibrillator) awareness

• Recovery position

Common School Emergencies

• Choking

• Unconscious casualties

• Seizures

• Asthma attacks

• Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions

• Diabetes emergencies

Injury Management

• Bleeding and shock

• Head injuries

• Fractures and sprains

• Burns and scalds

• Sports injuries

• Playground incidents

First Aid Responsibilities

• Accident reporting

• Record keeping

• First aid equipment

• School emergency procedures

Training includes practical scenarios relevant to educational settings.

 

On-Site School First Aid Training

This course is most commonly delivered on-site at schools and academies.

Benefits include:

• Minimal disruption to teaching

• Cost-effective group training

• Training tailored to your school environment

• Flexible dates to suit inset days and staff training days

• Consistent training standards across your team

Whether you are a primary school, secondary school, academy trust, college, SEND provision or independent school, we can deliver training at a time that works for you.

 

Why First Aid Training is Important in Schools

Schools have a duty of care to pupils, staff and visitors. Medical emergencies can occur at any time and often require an immediate response before emergency services arrive.

Effective first aid training helps staff respond confidently to accidents, illnesses and life-threatening emergencies, helping to create a safer learning environment for everyone.

 

Why Choose Emergency Response Training Ltd?

Emergency Response Training Ltd has been delivering first aid, fire safety and workplace safety training for schools, nurseries, colleges and educational establishments since 2002.

Our instructors are experienced trainers with extensive operational backgrounds and a passion for delivering engaging, practical and realistic training that gives staff the confidence to respond effectively in real-life emergencies.

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We work with schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, colleges, local authorities, nurseries and educational organisations throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Humberside.

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Thousands of learners have trusted Emergency Response Training Ltd to provide high-quality educational first aid training, helping schools meet their duty of care responsibilities and create safer learning environments.

Whether you need training for a small team of 6 staff members or a large-scale training programme for up to 120 learners in a single day, we have the experience, resources and instructor team to deliver.

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With a team of 12 experienced instructors, we can offer flexible delivery options including:

• Inset Day Training

• Staff Development Days

• Twilight Training Sessions

• Split Course Programmes

• Weekend Courses

• Multi-Site Academy Trust Delivery

• Large Scale School Staff Training Events

 

Our flexible approach allows schools and educational organisations to minimise disruption to teaching while ensuring staff receive high-quality, practical first aid training tailored to their environment.

From individual schools to large academy trusts, Emergency Response Training Ltd provides reliable, professional training solutions designed around the needs of the education sector.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What first aid training do school staff need?

The level of first aid training required depends on the school's first aid needs assessment. Emergency First Aid for Schools provides an excellent foundation for many education staff.

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Can you deliver first aid training at our school?

Yes. We regularly deliver on-site first aid training for schools, academies, colleges and educational settings throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Humberside.

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Is this course suitable for teachers?

Yes. The course is specifically designed for teachers and school staff who may need to respond to emergencies involving pupils or colleagues.

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Does the course include CPR & Defibrillator training?

Yes. Learners will receive practical training in CPR and AED awareness for both Adults and Children.

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Is the course suitable for teaching assistants?

Absolutely. Teaching assistants, support staff and lunchtime supervisors frequently attend this course.

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Can academy trusts arrange group training?

Yes. We provide cost-effective group training for academy trusts, federations and multi-academy trusts.

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Can the course be delivered on an inset day?

Yes. We can deliver training on inset days, staff development days and other dates that suit your school calendar.

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What areas do you cover?

We deliver training throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Humberside.

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Why choose Emergency Response Training Ltd?

Emergency Response Training Ltd has been delivering quality training since 2002. Our experienced instructors provide practical, engaging and realistic first aid training tailored to educational settings.

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Book School First Aid Training

To arrange Emergency First Aid for Schools training or request a quotation:

📞 Telephone: 01302 802016

📧 Email: mail@ertraining.co.uk

📍 Emergency Response Training Ltd
Canberra House Training Centre

 

We regularly provide Emergency First Aid for Schools and First Aid for Schools training throughout:

• Doncaster

• Sheffield

• Rotherham

• Barnsley

• Leeds

• Wakefield

• York

• Hull

• Scunthorpe

• Grimsby

• Retford

• Worksop

• Chesterfield

• Mansfield

• Lincoln

• Newark

We also deliver on-site training for schools, academies, colleges, nurseries and educational establishments across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Humberside.

 

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Teachers

• Teaching Assistants

• Learning Support Staff

• School Administrators

• Lunchtime Supervisors

• SEN Staff

• Early Years Practitioners

• School Business Managers

• Caretakers and Site Teams

• Sports Coaches

• School Leadership Teams

No previous first aid experience is required.

Canberra House, 10 First Avenue, Finningley, Doncaster, DN9 3GA

For enquiries and group booking requests please visit our Contact Page:
https://www.ertraining.co.uk/contact

We provide training throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Humberside.