Module 1
Staying Calm and Raising the Alarm
~5 min
Learning purpose: Staff should understand their role in responding calmly when a child is injured or unwell.
JLK practice standard: In an emergency, staff must stay calm, get help quickly and follow site procedures.
Key staff expectations:
- Stay with the child.
- Call for a qualified first aider.
- Keep other children safe.
- Do not panic or crowd the child.
- Follow instructions from the first aider or manager.
- Escalate immediately if urgent.
Practical scenario: A child falls and is crying heavily. The practitioner stays calm, reassures the child, alerts the first aider and ensures the rest of the group remains supervised.
💭 Reflection prompt: How can your calm response help both the injured child and the wider room?
Module 2
Knowing First Aider Responsibilities
~5 min
Learning purpose: Staff should understand who the qualified first aiders are and what responsibilities sit with them.
JLK practice standard: Only trained staff should lead first aid treatment. Other staff support by supervising, reassuring and following instructions.
Key staff expectations:
- Know who the first aiders are.
- Know where first aid kits are kept.
- Do not give treatment beyond your training.
- Share accurate information about what happened.
- Support safe supervision of other children.
Practical scenario: A child has a suspected allergic reaction. Staff must call the first aider and manager immediately, follow the child's care plan and keep communication clear.
💭 Reflection prompt: Do you know who the first aiders are on your site today?
Module 3
Recording Incidents and Informing Parents
~5 min
Learning purpose: Staff should understand the importance of clear, accurate records after an accident or incident.
JLK practice standard: Records must be factual, timely and complete. Parents must be informed through the correct process.
Key staff expectations:
- Record what happened, where and when.
- Avoid blame or assumptions.
- Include action taken.
- Ensure manager review where required.
- Follow head injury and serious incident procedures.
- Reflect on prevention.
Practical scenario: A child bumps their head during free play. Staff must follow head injury procedure, complete the record and ensure parents are informed appropriately.
💭 Reflection prompt: What details must be included in an accident record?
Knowledge check
End-of-course quiz · 5 questions
Pass 80%
Pick the best answer for each question. You need 4 out of 5 to pass. Unlimited attempts.
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A child falls and is crying heavily. Your first priority is to:
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A child has a suspected allergic reaction. You should:
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The role of non-first-aiders during an incident is to:
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Accident records should be:
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A child has a suspected head injury. You should: