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☆ Nobunny wants a first aid emergency - here’s some eggcellent ideas to have a cracking Easter! ☆Tasty little treats are...
30/03/2026

☆ Nobunny wants a first aid emergency - here’s some eggcellent ideas to have a cracking Easter! ☆

Tasty little treats are popping up everywhere, so here’s a gentle reminder from the Easter Bunny on choking prevention:

🐰 Young children should not be offered small hard foods (like Mini Eggs – not suitable under 4)
🐰 Encourage children to sit down whilst enjoying their treats
🐰 Keep small parts and toys away from babies and toddlers
🐰 Stay with your children whilst they eat – always supervise snacks and meals
🐰 If a child is choking, encourage coughing and seek emergency help immediately if they can’t breathe, cry or speak
🐰 Be egg-stra prepared – attend a children’s first aid course

Have a safe and hoppy Easter 🐣🐇🥚

☆ From crafts to campfires ☆When children are climbing, creating, performing and exploring, it’s so important that the a...
30/03/2026

☆ From crafts to campfires ☆

When children are climbing, creating, performing and exploring, it’s so important that the adults around them feel confident to respond calmly and effectively to challenging situations

That was the focus of this weekend’s Paediatric First Aid course in York on behalf of another company, bringing together holiday camp staff who provide the fun at their different locations across Leeds and York.

With children taking part indoors and out, in everything from sports and performing arts to bushcraft and crafts, the day was shaped around the kinds of real situations that can happen in active, hands-on camp settings

A really valuable mix of practical learning, scenarios and discussion, with lots of shared experience from different sites and teams.

A brilliant group of superSTAR effort all round, and an excellent team dedicated to help keep the holiday fun in safe hands ⭐

☆ Childcare First Aid ☆A busy but rewarding day in Leeds on Friday, delivering Paediatric First Aid alongside another tr...
28/03/2026

☆ Childcare First Aid ☆

A busy but rewarding day in Leeds on Friday, delivering Paediatric First Aid alongside another trainer, working on behalf of another provider.

A full group of 16 learners, including a mix of established and new childminders, childminder assistants, home-based child personal assistants, nursery apprentices, and school and nursery staff and leaders.

A large portion were completely new to first aid, while others were building on previous experience from past awareness sessions at school or professional lifeguarding — which made for a really varied and engaging session.

Plenty of practical learning, discussion and shared experience across the day. A lot to cover, but a group who worked hard and got stuck in throughout.

A great session to be part of, and a room full of superSTAR learners ⭐

24/03/2026

☆ Double the courses, double the fun ☆

Busy end of the week with two training sessions for another company, one in York with a mix of professions, and then this one at a nursery in Harrogate. Both covered PFA and EFAW content to gain the skills to help babies right up to adults.

Really good to see learners who were enthusiastic about their jobs, and keen to practice skills that would enhance the wellbeing and safety of those around them, and step in when it matters most. As the cushions aptly reminded us…keep going, you can change the world! Absolute STAR learners all round ⭐️💫

☆ Life threatening bleed awareness @ Great Ouseburn ☆A focused workshop on behalf of another company, focusing on bleed ...
18/03/2026

☆ Life threatening bleed awareness @ Great Ouseburn ☆

A focused workshop on behalf of another company, focusing on bleed kits — where to find them locally, what’s inside, and how they differ from a standard first aid kit.

We covered types of bleeding and what to do in those critical first minutes. And of course another opportunity to discuss sepsis signs and symptoms!

Because severe bleeding is one of the leading causes of preventable death after trauma — and fast action can save a life.

A great group, thoughtful discussion, and skills that really matter.

superSTAR learners ⭐

☆ Safe enough spaces ☆Joined a really thought-provoking CACHE Alumni CPD webinar recently with Matthew Bellringer, explo...
16/03/2026

☆ Safe enough spaces ☆

Joined a really thought-provoking CACHE Alumni CPD webinar recently with Matthew Bellringer, exploring the idea of “safe enough spaces.”

A reminder that while we often aim to make things perfectly safe for everyone, different people experience the world in different ways — and sometimes aiming for perfection can actually stop people from participating or taking action.

It brought up key points:
💫 “Safe” means different things to different people
💫 Learning spaces need room for exploration and mistakes - risk and challenge, but not harm
💫 Inclusion is about being thoughtful, adaptable and seeking perspectives
💫 Considering different dimensions of safety can help create more equitable environments, especially for neurodiverse learners

Plenty to reflect on, and also bring into future training sessions and discussions with teams. Always good to keep learning. 💕

☆ Mothering 🌸 ☆Mothering isn’t just a title — it’s something many people do every day.Looking out for others.Noticing wh...
15/03/2026

☆ Mothering 🌸 ☆

Mothering isn’t just a title — it’s something many people do every day.

Looking out for others.
Noticing when something isn’t right.
Offering reassurance.
Stepping in when help is needed.

Those same instincts sit right at the heart of first aid too.

So today is a day to remember to say a big thank you to the mothers and mother figures who care for others in all sorts of ways — and to those who choose to learn the skills that help keep people safe ⭐

☆ 17 people, 17 sets of hands ready to help ☆A full room in Leeds, working alongside another trainer with another compan...
14/03/2026

☆ 17 people, 17 sets of hands ready to help ☆

A full room in Leeds, working alongside another trainer with another company this weekend for this excellent Paediatric First Aid course — with a brilliant mix of childminders, teachers, sports staff, nursery and preschool professionals all coming together to refresh and develop their skills.

The day was packed with practical learning: working through scenarios, practising CPR, managing choking, thinking about how to respond calmly to accidents and illnesses, and talking through the situations that come up most often when working with children.

Lots of thoughtful questions, good discussion, and a group who clearly take their responsibilities seriously — which always makes for great training

SuperSTAR learning all round

☆ Harrogate training dates ☆If you’re planning ahead for spring, I’ve got first aid courses running in Harrogate on:🌸Sat...
11/03/2026

☆ Harrogate training dates ☆

If you’re planning ahead for spring, I’ve got first aid courses running in Harrogate on:

🌸Saturday 4 April

🌸Saturday 2 May

Both Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and Paediatric First Aid (PFA) options are available, so whether it’s for work, childcare, volunteering or simply wanting to feel more confident helping others — there’s a course to suit.

Small groups, practical learning and plenty of time to practise the skills that matter.

Get in touch if you’d like more information or to book a place. info@learneithstar.co.uk

☆ World Book Day ☆ 📚Today seems like a good excuse to celebrate books — and the simple but powerful habit of reading.Whe...
05/03/2026

☆ World Book Day ☆ 📚

Today seems like a good excuse to celebrate books — and the simple but powerful habit of reading.

When children are read to and read early, it opens up the world to them. Stories build imagination, language, curiosity, confidence and the foundations in our brains for our learning. Those skills don’t just help at school — they set people up for life. And really, we should never stop reading. There is always something new to discover.

Of course we read plenty online, but there’s still something special about a real book. Turning the pages, taking time away from screens, reducing the overload, and letting yourself properly focus on what’s in front of you. It’s a small but important pause in a very busy world.

One book that has quietly sat on shelves for generations is the first aid manual. The first widely used versions were produced in the late 1800s, designed to help ordinary people understand how to help someone who was injured or ill before medical care arrived. The idea was simple: knowledge shouldn’t just belong to doctors — it should be shared with everyone.

That thinking still holds true today.

There are thousands of books out there — fiction, history, science, craft, adventure — something for every interest. But a first aid book at home is one of those practical reads every one should seek a copy of - it’s one that could make a difference when it matters. ✨

So with this in mind, I’d love to know do you have a first aid book and where do you keep it?

Happy World Book Day 📖

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☆ Hypothermia risk - not just a snowy day thing! 🤒☆I want my teaching - and my response work - to reflect high quality, ...
04/03/2026

☆ Hypothermia risk - not just a snowy day thing! 🤒☆

I want my teaching - and my response work - to reflect high quality, up to date and supportive practices. To do the best for the people I am working with. That’s why I regularly seek out CPD and training opportunities. Even the trainer needs to keep learning! 🤓

Recently I attended a fantastic webinar hosted by THERMARMOUR with the excellent Jamie Pattison (experienced Search & Rescue Winch Paramedic). 🚁 A strong reminder that ALL casualties can be at risk of hypothermia, not just those in freezing conditions.

Key takeaways:

⭐️ Hypothermia can affect anyone with serious injury or shock — even in mild temperatures - with certain factors exacerbating it depending on patient
⭐️ Wind, wet clothing and inactivity accelerate heat loss
⭐️ Temperature management should start early — not once someone “feels cold”
⭐️ Simple insulation strategies make a real difference, as does being prepared and having the right kit to hand! ⛑️

I’ve already been weaving this more prominently into conversations on recent first aid courses and awareness sessions, and it absolutely links to work as a Community First Responder — everyday scenarios where temperature, exposure and shock all play a part.

Big thanks to and for such practical, experience-led insight which will no doubt strengthen communities for all who attended 💪

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