16-hour Forest School & Paediatric First Aid

Our popular first aid training

Location address: Ringmer Primary and Nursery School, Lewes
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Ages: 18+ years

Available tickets:
Adult 2 day course £150
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16-hour Forest School & Paediatric First Aid block mentored by Circle of Life Rediscovery CIC
A summary
Gain the knowledge, confidence and skills you need to respond to a medical emergency when working with children in an outdoor setting. Meet the requirement for Forest School First Aid by completing our certified 16-hour Forest School First Aid Course. This 16-hour course, run on our behalf by ELST has been updated in accordance with the current EYFS assessment criteria, September 2025. The team are now also teaching the newly released Resuscitation Council Guidelines for adult and paediatric CPR, October 2025. Who is Forest School & Paediatric First Aid Training for? Forest School Leaders and outdoor practitioners at any level. Forest School Level 3 training requires practitioners to hold a current Outdoor First Aid at Work qualification. Likewise, any outdoor practitioner working with children will benefit from the peace of mind gained from taking this First Aid course.
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1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
More information available on request
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About your mentor
Circle of Life Rediscovery CIC
Nature-based Learning and Wellbeing
Based in the wild heart of Sussex woodland, we offer a range of workshops, including: overnight, deep nature-connection experiences, ITC Level 3 Forest School Leader Training, Nature-based Practice Training for Psychiatrists, GPs and therapeutic workers, CPD days and bespoke packages for Universities or NHS service providers. Led by Circle of Life Rediscovery founder, managing director and Forest School Association-endorsed trainer Marina Robb and other fully-insured outdoor experts.
Certification
Successful candidates will receive two certificates via email, which are valid for three years. ✅ Emergency First Aid at work certificate, valid for 3 years. Skills and knowledge as required under the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 ✅ Forest School First Aid & Paediatric First Aid certificate, which details that the 16-hour course content meets OFSTED and EYFS requirements, valid for 3 years. ✅ EYFS assessment criteria compliant
Learning aims
Aim 1
Introduction & Basic Life Support Medical Emergencies Trauma Emergencies
Aim 2
Management of the unconscious patient (Recovery Position)
More about the ELST
Forest School First Aid is a specific discipline in Emergency Care because it presents the first aider with the unique situation of prolonged care of a patient in a remote setting before medical care can be provided. Also, and more importantly, as much as the first aid provisions are similar with children, they have the ability to deteriorate rapidly. In this situation, the emergency medical services may be difficult to obtain or delayed. Therefore, in light of this, a number of different skills and considerations are required compared to the urban setting. The knowledge required to provide life-saving skills should be made as simple as possible, to allow you to work as best as possible in a stressful situation. Our Forest School First Aid does exactly that! Included in this course are both adult and paediatric First Aid skills and knowledge. ELST have developed our 16-hour Forest School First Aid course to be as practical and as realistic as possible. The life like casualty scenarios really bring the course to life and are a highly effective way of learning how to provide first aid. One of the many unique elements of this course is the proven neuroscience of staying calm in an emergency, skills which are now used by special forces in the UK & US, They gradually build up your skills and knowledge backed up by realistic scenarios putting it all together. You are assessed on the Forest School First Aid course but it is an ongoing assessment, which removes any of the formal exam nerves. You will not see a single PowerPoint slide on your course! We have never had a complaint about this one.
Pricing information
Ticket nameAdult 2 day course
Price£150
Information2-day course. Both days must be booked.
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Where we'll be
Ringmer Primary and Nursery School, Harrisons Lane, Lewes, England, BN8 5LL
WHAT’S PROVIDED
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First Aid Kit
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Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy
Refunds are not generally available, but may be considered with sufficient notice.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.