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H & S

Safeguarding Children in Education (Level 1)

Currently being delivered by GSCP as online training only.

Please contact them direct for this training.

This course is for all staff, including teachers, non-teaching staff, volunteers, caretakers, secretaries, governors, learning mentors & TAs and all other support staff within schools who must undertake whole staff refresher training every 3 years.

Please note:

This is not Designated Safeguarding Leaders training

You will receive your certificate directly from GSCE

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training. However, having the correct first aid provision in the workplace is not just a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of all members of staff!

The QA Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (QCF) qualification is designed for individuals who wish to act as an emergency first aider in their workplace. Upon successful completion of this qualification, candidates will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give safe, prompt and effective first aid in emergency situations. With the new Qualsafe EFAW there is a final multi choice question paper and the students are assessed during the practical activity. This course will cover:

  • The roles and responsibilities of an emergency first aider
  • Managing an unresponsive casualty
  • Assessing an incident
  • CPR
  • Choking
  • Seizures
  • Recovery Position
  • Wounds and bleeding
  • Minor injuries EG: cuts, grazes, bruises, minor burns and scalds
  • Shock

The training is Ofqual regulated and the certificate awarded is valid for three years

This training complies with the current guidelines set by Qualsafe (the accrediting body) for socially distanced face to face training

Paediatric First Aid

The aims and objectives of the 12 Hour (two day) Paediatric First Aid course are to equip all attendees working within childcare with a sound knowledge & understanding of adult, child and baby first aidprocedures.All attendees will also be able to recognise childhood medical conditions and carry out the correct emergency treatment required until medical professionals arrive to assist.

This course is subject to ongoing assessment by the instructor throughout the course. There is a multiple choice theory assessment along with a short practical assessment on the final session of the training. All assessments are carried out in a low stress environment by the instructor leading the course.

All successful attendees will be awarded a certificate which meets all the requirements laid down by Sure Start, OFSTED, NCMA and EYFS.

This certificate is valid for three years.

This training complies with the current guidelines set by Qualsafe (the accrediting body) for socially distanced face to face training

Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Having a good understanding of emergency paediatric first aid is incredibly important for the safety of children and it could mean the difference between life and death. The Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification is perfect for:

  • Those who work with children and are not required to comply with Ofsted’s Childcare Register or EYFS requirements
  • Those who want to provide additional support in their organisation to the paediatric first aiders that are trained to meet EYFS or Ofsted Childcare Register requirements

Successful participants will learn the roles and responsibilities of the emergency paediatric first aider, and will be equipped with the skills needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations, such as performing CPR and dealing with wounds and bleeding. This course is subject to ongoing assessment by the instructor throughout the course. There is a multiple choice theory assessment along with a short practical assessment on the final session of training. All assessments are carried out in a low stress environment by the instructor leading the course.

The training is Ofqual regulated & the certificate awarded is valid for three years and meets the requirements for the EYFS Framework

PREVENT

last held on Tuesday, 2 October 2018 – please contact us to arrange this CPD

In line with UK government requirements for schools to help prevent young people being drawn into extremism and radicalisation, PREVENT awareness training is required for all governors, school staff, including teaching and support staff, office staff and volunteers in schools.This course will ensure all governors and staff understand their PREVENT duties to safeguard children from radicalisation and extremism, ensuring provision is safe, secure and there is a culture of vigilance.

Safer Recruitment – Accredited Course

please contact us if you would like us to arrange this CPD –

An opportunity to complete this nationally accredited course as two twilight sessions. Organisations and individuals working with children and young people, or are involved in providing services for them, have a date to safeguard and promote their welfare.

The emphasis on safeguarding in the 2015 Ofsted inspection framework stresses the need for school staff, governors and advisors to have up-to-date knowledge on safe-guarding starting from recruitment. Keeping Children Safe in Education was updated twice in 2015 and once in 2016 with another update expected soon. This course will allow you to:

  • Understand levels of abuse and offender profiles
  • Be able to identify key features of staff recruitment that helps deter, or prevent, the appointment of unsuitable people
  • Have considered policies and practices to minimise opportunities for abuse or ensure it is reported promptly
  • Be able to recognise the importance of maintaining an on-going culture of vigilance

Fire Warden & Marshall CPD

The aims and objectives of the Fire Warden / Marshal training is to equip all attendees with the required skills to understand the causes of fire and the importance of fire risk assessment. The course will also cover the recognition and recommended use for fire fighting equipment, the course will emphasise the importance of personal safety throughout. This course complies with the Fire Precautions (Workplace) and will cover: This qualification is aimed at anyone involved in the management of fire safety in any workplace. This includes managers, supervisors, fire wardens (marshals) and staff working in any area where there is a potential risk of fire. Learners gaining this qualification will know that fire safety is the responsibility of everyone in the workplace and will recognise the consequences of fire in any premises. Topics covered: These include hazards and risks, the control of fire risk, principles and practice of fire safety management at work and the role of the nominated fire warden. Assessment method: This qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice examination. There are no mandatory requirements to re take this award, however, it is good practice to undertake the training every 3 years.