Keyup Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Hi All, Does anyone know if we can now use the blended first aid training or do we still have to do the two day courses? The trainers say we can, and before I waste hours trawling through trying to find the answer I thought I would ask you lovely lot first! thanks in advance xx Quote
louby loo Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 If you mean the part online/part face to face, we have just done one. It was NDNA and Ofsted approved. We had to do it out of necessity rather than choice- but I have to say I highly recommend it. Two of us did it and we both agreed we seemed to take in a lot more than on the normal 2 day face-to-face. Quote
Keyup Posted January 19, 2015 Author Posted January 19, 2015 Can I ask what LEA you are in please?x Quote
Guest degplay Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 my understanding from having just done a two day face to face is that form October 2015 you will only be able to do the blended course. Quote
Keyup Posted January 19, 2015 Author Posted January 19, 2015 Oh really that's interesting, can I ask what LEA you are in aswell please?x Quote
Fredbear Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Not heard of this but sounds very interesting. Louby loo, was it any cheaper. With 10 staff to refresh this year money is always a factor. Quote
woodlands1997 Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 We have done it, it means only releasing staff for one day. There is no longer the 12 hour requirement it's just as long as the course covers certain things - says in the EYFS- I think it's as long as it covers what the Red Cross paediatric one does but not 100% sure! Quote
louby loo Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Not heard of this but sounds very interesting. Louby loo, was it any cheaper. With 10 staff to refresh this year money is always a factor. The company we used will come out and do the training, and yes for us it would have been cheaper for all staff than what we have paid previously. However, at the time we had to 'panic book' two staff on, and we went to a venue which was very conveniently situated (by car) easy parking and access. We got discount on the advertised price as we were a preschool. We were also able to add Epi pen training to it. I can PM you the details if you want ?- I would put them up here but not sure if that allowed. DISCLAIMER - I would like to add ' the forgetting/not bothering' to book all staff training was NOT down to me! :angry: :angry: Quote
sunnyday Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Louby please may I have the details too Quote
Fredbear Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Yes please Louby loo, that would be great. Quote
Foreveryoung Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Ooo sounds interesting can I know the details too please ? x Quote
Keyup Posted January 20, 2015 Author Posted January 20, 2015 Our local trainer does the blended course and if others have done it then I will go for it but what area are you all in please?x Quote
louby loo Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Our local trainer does the blended course and if others have done it then I will go for it but what area are you all in please?x We are in the south east. Our certificate says Ofsted approved and the site has NDNA approval. Does your trainer give this or similar information? Quote
Keyup Posted January 20, 2015 Author Posted January 20, 2015 We are in Essex so wanted to know if any other Essex based settings have used blended, to be honest we had OFSTED in this year and she didn't even ask for the details but to be honest she was lovely, next we wont be so lucky!x Quote
louby loo Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 We are in Essex so wanted to know if any other Essex based settings have used blended, to be honest we had OFSTED in this year and she didn't even ask for the details but to be honest she was lovely, next we wont be so lucky!x Yes! Quote
Keyup Posted January 20, 2015 Author Posted January 20, 2015 I was going to use Squirrel training in Essex he claims it ticks all the boxes...... Quote
louby loo Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 I was going to use Squirrel training in Essex he claims it ticks all the boxes...... I will PM who we used so you can compare :1b Quote
bubblejack Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 We are in Essex and have used squirrel. It meets all the requirements. Staff who have done it say its in smaller groups and very thorough. Quote
oopsydoopsy Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Can I ask a question ? If your employers pay for your first aid (two day training) - should they pay you for the hours attended? It says in my contract that I have to have the certification to practice at their setting. They pay for my training and if I didn't attend the course they provide then I would have to pay for a course myself.It is part of my contract to have a certificate.Should they pay me to go ? Edited January 22, 2015 by oopsydoopsy Quote
bubblejack Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Its roundabouts and swings on that one. We use the blended training. Staff do part of it online in their own time. I do pay them if they lose a sessions pay when they do the practical. First aid is a very useful skill to have anyway and could be used at any time. Many of our courses are in the evening , staff do not get paid then. I do reward the staff that run that extra mile though with nice treats and lots of thanks. Quote
MarshaD Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 I am sending someone on blended training next week. It's Tigerlilly which is in partnership with NDNA. They too reckon aok. It's a Saturday so she is going in her own time and will need to do the study in her own time. Quote
Keyup Posted February 8, 2015 Author Posted February 8, 2015 Could you PM me how much they have charged you please? Im still being quoted in the region of £110 for blended and have to provide the venue!x Quote
finleysmaid Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 Can I ask a question ? If your employers pay for your first aid (two day training) - should they pay you for the hours attended? It says in my contract that I have to have the certification to practice at their setting. They pay for my training and if I didn't attend the course they provide then I would have to pay for a course myself.It is part of my contract to have a certificate.Should they pay me to go ? yes is the simple answer....if you are required to have first aid for your job then your employer should pay for it...and for you to attend Quote
Fredbear Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 Yes we would certainly pay the staff as well as the training costs. Quote
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