Child Matters

05/02/2026

*Anaphylaxis training mandatory in schools from September 2026* so why not train with us now?

Did you know we run an Anaphylaxis and Asthma, Awareness for a safe learning environment (2hrs) course? As well as all our paediatric first aid courses.

This course specifically provides Asthma and Anaphylaxis awareness for schools and any setting managing the risk of an anaphylaxis emergency. It is designed to provide confidence to all school staff if called upon to deal with a medical emergency involving Asthma and Anaphylaxis in their school environment.

Anaphylaxis, Asthma & Allergy Awareness conditions are taught together because they are closely related and frequently coexist.

Our fun and engaging training programmes are delivered by highly experienced Registered Nurses who combine real-life experience with evidence-based practice.

A staff will receive a downloadable personalised certificate of attendance.
Group Booking Max. 20 persons
Cost £320 +vat

Staff who have completed the Paediatric First Aid Course will have covered both these topics, this awareness course will have more content and will cover any latest updates.

Get in contact today with me, Claire Street, at contact@childmatters.info

04/02/2026

Does your school have spare EpiPens?

Following today's announcement about Allergy Safety in Schools, with new guidance from September 2026 requiring all schools to hold spare EpiPens, The Allergy Team are here to help.

Access to spare adrenaline pens shouldn’t be complicated or costly, and yet The Allergy Team hear of schools struggling to access them time and time again.

Either the pens are too expensive (the price varies hugely from pharmacy to pharmacy, or other distributors), the expiry dates are too short, or the local chemist doesn’t know about the spare pens for school scheme.

So they’ve done something about it by working with Simple Online Pharmacy to give every UK school access to cost-price EpiPens and Jext pens, along with clear, step-by-step guidance to make ordering simple.

Using their special code, schools can now get:

✅ Cost-price pens (+VAT)

✅ Expiry dates of at least a year (or get notified before ordering)

✅ Simple, trusted process for ordering

Whether you (or your school if you are a parent/carer) have been trying to buy spare pens for months or didn’t know you could, you now have a clear route forward.

Schools are allowed to hold ‘spare’ adrenaline pens. Our guide explains when you can use them and how to manage them.

04/02/2026

This , we're shining a light on gender disparities in cardiac arrest response and urging everyone to learn how to save a life. 💚

Women are around 27 per cent less likely to receive CPR than men and are more likely to die because their bra is not removed when a defibrillator is used. But, with every minute without CPR and defibrillation, a persons chance of survival reduces by around 10 per cent. So, we're encouraging everyone to learn to save a life this February.

Learning CPR can be done in as little as 15 minutes with free, online tools like the Resuscitation Council UK's interactive game Lifesaver or attending a Family first aid class run by us at Child Matters. Get in touch today for more information at contact@childmatters.info

04/02/2026

Be ready for the Allergy Safety guidance changes this September!

Book your anaphylaxis training with us and ensure your school has spare EpiPens available.

Today, a historic step has been taken to protect children with allergies in schools. The Department for Education will publish new mandatory statutory guidance on allergy safety from September 2026, requiring schools to have robust allergy policies, spare emergency adrenaline auto-injectors, and trained staff. These measures could reduce risk, prevent tragedies and hospitalisations, and give allergy families greater peace of mind.

Schools will be expected to follow this guidance drafted in consultation with the Benedict Blythe Foundation, and members of the National Allergy Strategy Group.

For the full story click link below:-

https://www.child-matters.co.uk/benedicts-law-allergy-safety-in-schools/

02/02/2026

So lovely to see our students proudly displaying their achievements. Well done to Sav and Basit who both achieved their Level 3 Paediatric First Aid qualification last weekend. Our next Hertfordshire courses with availability are listed here https://www.child-matters.co.uk/locations/hertfordshire/

27/01/2026

This week we had the pleasure of revisiting and delivering Epilepsy Care & Management Training to a great team of support workers in preparation for any of their clients having a seizure.

This session maps the interim best practice guidelines for training professional carers in the administration of Buccal Midazolam for the treatment of prolonged and/or clusters of epileptic seizures in the community (ESNA 2023).

The session is packed full, from a Kahoot game covering theory and knowledge, understanding how the brain works and what happens during a seizure, to practicing on the training models.

We use manikins to demonstrate and practice the administration of Buccal Midazolam once we have learnt about how it works and the side effects. A great day, everyone participating and having fun whilst learning.

Here's what the students had to say about our teaching:-

"Great instructor"
"She is immaculate"
"Fantastic session thank you"
"Claire is a good and informative tutor who engages well and is professional"
"Claire is easy to understand and very knowledgable in her field".

If you would like to book our epilepsy course or any of the many courses we have to offer please don't hesitate to get in touch via: contact@childmatters.info

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27/01/2026

We’re teaching the two thumb encircling method for giving chest compressions to babies under 1 year, as per the new resus guidelines 2025. It’s no longer two fingers!

Take a look at our video demonstrating this method. You’ll need sound.

Would you like to learn this method? Come to our next first aid class.

Adults First Aid Course - 5th Feb 6.45pm to 9.45pm £32
Be prepared for an unexpected emergency. Gain confidence by learning life-saving skills, and the knowledge and skills to help others in a wide range of emergency situations. These may include illness or injury at home, workplace, or out and about.
Info and tickets: https://FamilyFirstAIdGMS.eventbrite.co.uk

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26/01/2026

Here’s what to do if your baby (under 1) is choking, using the new two thumb chest thrust technique in line with the new 2025 guidance.

You’ll need sound!

26/01/2026

A summarised reminder of the new paediatric resuscitation council guidelines 2025 on how to give CPR to infants and children including new thumb compressions and pad placement.

Read our latest blog:-

https://www.child-matters.co.uk/paediatric-resuscitation-guideline-updates-2025/

26/01/2026

Thoroughly enjoyed teaching junior first aid to the lovely children at London Colney Primary & Nursery School. They were so engaged and an absolute delight to teach. Thank you for having me. Claire Street

🚑 Whole-School First Aid Training 🚑

We are incredibly proud of our children after a fantastic whole-school first aid training session. Every class took part, learning important life skills such as how to keep themselves and others safe, what to do in an emergency, and how to respond calmly and sensibly when someone needs help.

The trainer was full of praise for our pupils, commenting on how well-behaved, sensible, and engaged they were throughout the sessions. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they asked thoughtful questions and practised new skills.

Learning first aid is such an important part of developing responsibility, resilience, and care for others — and our children did us proud. Well done to everyone involved! 👏

22/01/2026

Come along to one of two First Aid Classes at Great Marlow School, with part of the proceeds going to “Friends of Great Marlow” to support the school. Anyone can attend these invaluable courses!

Adults First Aid Course - 5th Feb 6.45pm to 9.45pm £32
Be prepared for an unexpected emergency. Gain confidence by learning life-saving skills, and the knowledge and skills to help others in a wide range of emergency situations. These may include illness or injury at home, workplace, or out and about.
Info and tickets: https://FamilyFirstAIdGMS.eventbrite.co.uk

Junior First Aid Course - 11th Feb, 3.30pm to 6.45pm £30
Ideal for teenagers who babysit, play/referee sports, volunteering roles, part-time jobs and coaching roles. Suitable for any vigilant young person wanting to learn new skills. Students will receive a certificate valid for 3 years and an Emergency First Aid Manual.
(Please register in child’s name)
Info and tickets: https://JuniorFebruary2026.eventbrite.co.uk