EYFS 2025 Paediatric First Aid Changes – What Doncaster Childcare Providers Need to Know

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Jun 6
2 min read

Are you prepared for the September 2025 changes to the EYFS statutory framework? If you run a nursery, school, or childcare setting in Doncaster or the surrounding area, understanding the new Paediatric First Aid (PFA) requirements is crucial for compliance and safety.

At Emergency Response Training Ltd, we not only deliver fully accredited Paediatric First Aid courses in Doncaster, but we also help childcare providers stay up to date with legislation that affects staff training and child safety.

🧒 Key EYFS Paediatric First Aid Updates Coming in September 2025

The revised EYFS statutory framework introduces important updates around staff qualifications, apprenticeships and PFA training requirements:

Who Can Be Counted in Staff-to-Child Ratios?

From September 2025:

Students on long-term placements, volunteers aged 17+, and apprentices aged 16+ can now be included in staff ratios
BUT they must:
- Be deemed competent, and
- hold a valid Paediatric First Aid certificate

Apprentices & Qualifications

Level 3 apprentices can be counted in Level 2 staff ratios
Staff who qualified after 30 June 2016 must hold a valid Paediatric First Aid certificate to be included in ratios

Safer Eating Requirement

At least one Paediatric First Aid - trained member of staff must always be present whenever children are eating, as part of new safeguarding measures with an emphasis on responding to choking and allergie incidents.

For official guidance, visit the EYFS changes document:https://help-for-early-years-providers.education.gov.uk/support-for-practitioners/changes-to-the-eyfs-framework

Accredited Paediatric First Aid Courses in Doncaster – Stay Compliant

To meet these new requirements, Emergency Response Training Ltd offers:

1-Day Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course
2-Day Full Paediatric First Aid Course
Blended learning courses available

Courses are delivered:

At our Doncaster Training Centre (DN9 3GA)
Or on-site at your location, anywhere in Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley, Worksop, Sheffield and all surrounding areas

Why Choose Our PFA Training?

Fully accredited, EYFS and OFSTED compliant
Delivered by experienced first aid professionals
Ideal for nurseries, schools, childminders, and early years providers
Group bookings or individual places available

Ready to Book Your Training?

Call our friendly team today on 01302 802016 or visit our website to secure your Place: https://www.ertraining.co.uk/scheduled-courses-doncaster

Whether you're preparing for the 2025 EYFS changes or looking to refresh your team’s first aid skills, or bring your current staffing levels up to meet the changes, we're here to help.

💬 Final Thought

The upcoming EYFS changes are a big step forward in improving child safety. Make sure your team is ready by booking the right training, with the right provider. Emergency Response Training Ltd is here to make the process smooth, informative and effective.