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Paediatric first aid: EYFS statutory framework amendments
We are seeking views on proposals for newly qualified level 2 or 3 early years staff to hold a paediatric first aid certificate.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
Detail
We are proposing changes to the statutory framework for the early years (under 5s) foundation stage (EYFS).
This follows a review of the current paediatric first aid requirements.
The impact assessment discusses the potential effect of the government’s recommendations.
Documents
Amendments to the paediatric first aid requirements in the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage (EYFS)application/pdfPaediatric First Aid (PFA) in early years provision: impact assessmentapplication/pdfPaediatric first aid requirements in the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage: government responseapplication/pdf