First Aid for Children & Young People
First Aid Heroes
Fun, interactive first aid sessions for children as young as three. Teaching children first aid builds confidence, boosts self-esteem, and gives them the skills to help others in an emergency.
Course Overview
The First Aid Heroes course covers the basic elements of first aid and is designed to teach children as young as three the principles of first aid. Teaching children and young people first aid skills is not just about the practical first aid — it also builds confidence, boosts self-esteem and improves communication and team working.
It also helps create a platform for a lifelong learning approach to safely being able to help others.
Our aim
To enable children to learn how to keep safe, call for help and deal with basic first aid situations should they arise.
Our approach
Our sessions are fun and fast moving, incorporating games, role play, team work and practical activities all appropriate to the age group being taught.
Quick Facts
- Ages3 years and up
- Duration30–60 minutes depending on age group
- FormatIn-person at your venue or ours
- Group sizeUp to 30 children
- LocationsSussex, Surrey & London
- CertificateCertificate of attendance on completion
- InstructorsExperienced paediatric nurses
What children will learn
Sessions are fun, fast-moving, and practical — designed to give children real skills they can remember and use.
Keep Safe & Call for Help
- ✓How to recognise an emergency situation
- ✓When and how to call 999
- ✓What to say to the emergency services
Basic First Aid Principles
- ✓How to help someone who is hurt
- ✓Dealing with minor injuries — cuts, grazes, and bumps
- ✓What to do if someone is choking
Teamwork & Communication
- ✓Working together in an emergency
- ✓How to stay calm and help others
- ✓Communicating clearly to get help quickly
Age-Appropriate Scenarios
- ✓Role play and practical activities for each age group
- ✓Games that reinforce key first aid messages
- ✓Building confidence through hands-on learning
Assessment: Assessment is ongoing by the instructor through games and activities. A certificate of attendance is awarded on completion of the course.
Four age groups
A session for every age
We offer sessions tailored to four different age groups — from nursery-age children right through to secondary school young people.
Teeny First Aid Heroes
These sessions are suitable for our youngest First Aid Heroes in nursery and preschool settings. Short, fun, and perfectly paced for little ones.
- Age range:Ages 3.5 – 5 years
- Duration:30 minutes
- Suitable for:Nursery and preschool settings
Mini First Aid Heroes
These sessions are suitable for Reception and Key Stage 1 children. Great for groups, after-school clubs, and schools.
- Age range:Ages 5 – 7 years (Reception & KS1)
- Duration:45–60 minutes
- Suitable for:Groups, after-school clubs & schools
Junior First Aid Heroes
These sessions are aimed at Key Stage 2 children. Once again these are great for groups, after-school clubs, and schools.
- Age range:Ages 7 – 11 years (KS2)
- Duration:60 minutes
- Suitable for:Groups, after-school clubs & schools
First Aid Heroes for Young People
These sessions are aimed at secondary and high school young people. Great for groups, after-school clubs, and schools.
- Age range:Secondary & high school age
- Duration:60 minutes
- Suitable for:Groups, after-school clubs & schools
Where and when?
This course can be run in your venue for up to 30 children, or we can provide a venue. Open dates are also planned monthly for Worthing and Brighton. Drop us an email to find out more.
All courses are taught by experienced paediatric nurses and first aid instructors. All instructors hold an enhanced DBS check. This course can also be run at-home or in-house if you have a group who would like to learn. Sessions can be run during the day, in the evening or at weekends across the South East and London.
Book a First Aid Heroes session
Fun, interactive first aid sessions for children aged 3 and up. We come to your school, nursery, after-school club, or group — across the South East and London.
Up to 30 children per session · Certificate of attendance · Enhanced DBS instructors