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First aid and remote learning… how does it work?
We fully understand that the current climate means that greater flexibility is needed in terms of the way that training is delivered. In recent weeks, we have received lots of enquiries in relation to online first aid training - whether it can replace traditional...
Compliance update: First aid renewals and extensions
Following the latest announcements regarding the national restrictions in place to fight the spread of COVID-19, further guidance has been published in relation to first aid coverage in schools, nurseries and workplaces. This includes the Department for Education's...
Free mental health training for those supporting others
We're thrilled to offer a series of free online mental health workshops aimed at those supporting others during the coronavirus emergency. This includes individuals who are helping vulnerable people at home, with their shopping, with medical prescriptions or keeping...
Our virtual courses have arrived… gain nationally recognised qualifications from anywhere!
We’re delighted to be launching our suite of virtual courses, which enable individuals and teams to gain a range of regulated, nationally recognised qualifications and certifications from the comfort of their own homes or offices. The courses, which are be taught by...
We’re back… first aid training with a distance
We hope you’ve been keeping safe and well during these unprecedented times! In light of the latest advice from the Government, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Department for Education (DfE) regarding the easing of national ‘lockdown’ measures, we are once...
COVID-19 Updates – Updated 6 April 2020
HSE update - 6 April 2020 The following updates have been provided by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)... RIDDOR Reporting of COVID-19 You must only make a report under RIDDOR (The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences...
Announcing our new Level 3 Award in Education and Training courses
Edenfield are delighted to launch our new Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) courses, available from April 2019.The AET replaces ‘PTLLS’, and is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated teaching and training qualification. It also provides delegates with...
World Mental Health Day – Introducing Mental Health First Aid training
We are pleased to announce, on World Mental Health Day, the launch our new Ofqual regulated Mental Health First Aid qualifications, that will be available to schools and workplaces from January 2019. The new courses will be offered as either open courses (for...
New training venues and autumn courses announced!
We are delighted to announce the launch of four new Edenfield training centres across the Midlands, North West and Yorkshire. Since 2011, Edenfield has been delivering training in subjects including first aid, health and safety, food safety, customer service and...
Cheshire school recognises the importance of AEDs in schools
Edenfield Training has supplied a Cheshire school with a brand new Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and is in the process of training staff in its use. Darnhall Primary School, in Winsford, have engaged Edenfield previously to train the school’s first...
Early Years Statutory Framework – Important Changes
The Department for Education (DfE) has recently launched a new Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).This will come into effect on 3 April 2017, and must be followed by anyone responsible for the care, learning and development of...
Primary school pupils become Mini-Medics
Youngsters at a Staffordshire Primary School have been learning how to save a life as part of a new junior first aid initiative. Pupils and staff at The Richard Heathcoate Community Primary School, in Alsagers Bank, took part in the Mini-Medics course on...