Practical, confidence-building training built on 40+ years of emergency care and teaching.
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Our Vision
"Setting the gold standard in first aid education through decades of global experience, cutting-edge medical insights, and the power of confidence."
Our Core Values
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Clinical Excellence: We bridge the gap between high-level medical expertise and the classroom, ensuring our students receive the most current, evidence-based training.
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Empowerment through Confidence: Knowledge is only half the battle. We focus on building the mental readiness required to act decisively under pressure.
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Global Perspective, Local Care: We bring 40 years of international experience from the NHS and beyond to support our local schools, nurseries, and educators.
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Integrity & Support: We aren’t just a training provider; we are a long-term partner for the education sector, offering ongoing advice and guidance.
Services
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Paul Quick Tips – First Aid Made Simple
Simple first aid tips, handouts and ideas taken straight from our courses.
Quick explanations, useful reminders and myth-busters to help make first aid easier to understand and remember.
First aid made simple.
First Aid Podcasts
The First Aid Garage Podcasts bring first aid to life through relaxed, practical conversations with people who know the job.
Join Andrea and Ernie as they share experience, stories, useful tips and straightforward first aid advice for trainers, schools, nurseries and anyone who wants to feel more confident in an emergency.
And coming soon, Janette and Paul will be joining the podcast line-up with more discussions, myth-busting, teaching tips and real-world first aid topics.
Real people. Practical advice. First aid made easier.
Janette’s Myth Busters
First aid is full of myths, old advice and things people have been told for years.
Janette’s Myth Busters takes a closer look at them with simple handouts and presentations that explain what’s true, what’s outdated, and what you should do instead.
Clear facts. Better understanding. Safer first aid.
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Courses, Academy and trusted resources
First Aid Garage Academy
Essential support for Schools and Nurseries and Child Care Professionals
Courses
Paediatric • Workplace • Specialist
Practical training for confident action
Which Course Do You Need?
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Choose Paediatric First Aid if: You work with babies, children, or adolescents (aged 0–18) in early years settings, primary/secondary schools, or youth programs where EYFS and child safety compliance apply.
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Choose First Aid at Work (FAW) if: You need full first aid coverage for workplace staff, high-density environments (colleges, universities), or hold designated lead first-aider duties.
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Choose Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) if: You require fundamental emergency workplace coverage for adult staff and older students in low-risk environments.
Highfield Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
Gain the skills and confidence to protect children and young people in your care with our Ofsted and EYFS-compliant Highfield Level 3 course. Ideal for early years staff, teachers, childminders, youth leaders, and parents, this regulated qualification fully covers emergency care across all young age groups—from babies to teens.
Course Details
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Format: 2 Days (12 Hours) or Blended (1 day online, 1 day face-to-face)
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Age Scope: Infant (0–1 yr), Child (1–12 yrs), and Adolescent (13–18 yrs)
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Validity: Certificate valid for 3 years
Key Skills Covered
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CPR & AED protocols adapted for infants, children, and adolescents
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Airway management, choking relief, and recovery position
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Managing anaphylaxis, severe asthma, seizures, and meningitis
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Treating trauma, severe bleeding, fractures, burns, and head injuries
Book Your Place Today
We run regular public dates and deliver direct group training at your nursery, school, college, or venue. Contact us now to reserve your training!
Highfield Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW)
Equip your staff with comprehensive skills to handle medical emergencies and workplace accidents for adults, colleagues, and older students. Tailored for childcare settings, schools, colleges, and universities, this regulated qualification ensures your institution fully complies with HSE health and safety legislation.
Course Details
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Format: 3 Days (18 Hours) or Blended (1 day online, 2 days face-to-face)
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Validity: Certificate valid for 3 years
Key Skills Covered
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Adult CPR & Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training
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Managing unresponsive casualties and major trauma (bleeding, fractures, head/spinal injuries)
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Treating acute medical conditions: chest pain, stroke, seizures, and severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
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Conducting casualty assessments, secondary surveys, and emergency management
Book Your Place Today We run regular open courses and deliver direct group training on-site at your facility. Contact us now to reserve your dates!
Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
Equip your team to react swiftly and decisively during unexpected workplace emergencies. Tailored for lower-risk educational settings, nurseries, secondary schools, colleges, and university staff, this regulated qualification meets all statutory HSE health and safety guidelines.
Course Details
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Format: 1 Day (6 Hours) face-to-face training
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Validity: Certificate valid for 3 years
Key Skills Covered
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Adult CPR & Automated External Defibrillator (AED) operation
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Managing unresponsive casualties and placing them in the recovery position
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Choking management and respiratory distress
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Treating severe external bleeding, shock, and minor workplace injuries
Book Your Place Today
We host regular open dates and deliver direct group training on-site at your school or university. Contact us today to secure your booking!
Celebrating Thirty Years of Partnership: BUFF & Paul from The First Aid Garage
Building a community takes time, but sustaining one for three decades takes true dedication. We are incredibly proud to celebrate our 30-year partnership with the Bolton Under Fives Forum (BUFF), an organization that has become a cornerstone of support for childcare in our region.
A Pillar of Support for Childcare Professionals
Led by the tireless Debra Jones, BUFF provides a vital lifeline for childminders and childcare professionals. Their mission goes beyond simple advice; they foster a genuine community through:
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Expert Guidance: Providing essential resources and professional advice to navigate the complexities of childcare.
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Drop-in Sessions: Creating a dual-purpose space where childminders can socialize and share experiences while children play in a safe, enriching environment.
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Professional Networking: Reducing the isolation often felt by independent childminders by connecting them with their peers.
Excellence in First Aid Training
A key pillar of our collaboration focuses on safety. Debra Jones serves as the central organizer for Paediatric First Aid sessions across the area.
Through our partnership, Debra develops and manages a comprehensive programme of future courses that we deliver together. This ensures that every professional in the Bolton area has access to high-quality, up-to-date life-saving skills.
📅 Book Your Next Course
For the most current list of upcoming First Aid courses and to secure your place, please contact Debra Jones directly. Stay ahead of your certifications and join a community that cares.
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New: Benedict’s Law School Allergy Safety Pack
From September 2026, schools in England have new allergy-safety responsibilities.
Our free First Aid Garage Academy implementation pack helps schools turn the new requirements into practical action, with ready-to-use checklists, policy templates, IHP forms, staff training records and emergency medication guidance.
Available now as a PDF or ePub download.
Resources
Clear guidance when you need it
Download straightforward handouts and revisit essential first aid topics.
