1st Steps First Aid

1st Steps First Aid Offering a range of first aid courses. From informal 2 hour, family baby and child first aid classe
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Would you know what to do? 1st Steps First Aid offers a 2 hour informal baby and child first aid class for parents, grandparents and carers of children.

🎉 I’ve hit 40… and honestly, I think I’m nailing it. 🎉Most people glide into their 40s looking refined, glowing, maybe s...
20/11/2025

🎉 I’ve hit 40… and honestly, I think I’m nailing it. 🎉

Most people glide into their 40s looking refined, glowing, maybe sipping champagne somewhere classy.
Meanwhile, here I am, dressed like a budget circus act, mid-air, in what can only be described as a “choices were made” moment.

Running a business, raising a family, juggling rosters, and keeping everyone safe with first aid training can all feel a bit full-on at times. So today, I’m reminding myself (and you!) that life is too short not to have a laugh along the way.

Running 1st Steps First Aid means I spend most of my time being responsible, organised, and teaching people how to save lives….but today is a reminder that life is also about laughing until your face hurts and not taking yourself too seriously.

People say first aid and fun don’t normally go together, but why the hell not? My learners tell me my courses are fun…and after seeing this photo, you might understand why.

Thank you to everyone who supports my little business, even if this photo now makes you question who you’ve been trusting to teach you CPR. 🤣

A huge thank you to everyone who continues to support 1st Steps First Aid, despite this overwhelming evidence that I probably shouldn’t be left unsupervised in public places.

Anyway, cheers to being 40! 🥂
Old enough to know better, still young enough to do it anyway, and absolutely unwilling to take life too seriously. 🤡

















’tTakeLifeTooSeriously

Another great public first aid qualification course completed this month. This group included learners from a wide range...
12/11/2025

Another great public first aid qualification course completed this month.

This group included learners from a wide range of backgrounds including community workers, office staff, early years practitioners, school staff, construction teams, utility providers and childcare workers. It was a brilliant mix of people who all came together with one goal, to feel confident and prepared to help in an emergency.

I still have some spaces remaining on the next public course dates for both Paediatric First Aid and Adult First Aid, held in Castleford.

🗓 Upcoming dates
• 4th December
• 16th & 17th January
• 6th February

Courses are ideal for anyone who needs a recognised qualification for work or simply wants to gain practical lifesaving skills. Sessions are relaxed, engaging and completely hands on, helping you build genuine confidence to deal with real emergencies.

My 2026 diary is already filling quickly, so please get in touch early to secure your place or to book training for your team.

www.1stStepsFirstAid.co.uk

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The Grange - Carleton Grange Trust
Keswick Care
Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery

09/11/2025

These are staff from Nurtured at Skelmanthorpe practising baby CPR during their assessment.
The video is a time lapse which makes the compressions look very fast however in real time they were working on keeping the correct depth and rhythm calmly and consistently.

Nurtured have multiple childcare settings and I deliver all of their first aid training across the whole group. It is something I really value because it means every single setting has the same level of knowledge skill and confidence for their little ones.

This is not just sitting and listening.
This is real hands on practice so that if something happened in a genuine emergency there is a trained calm and confident responder present who knows exactly what to do.

Early intervention and good quality CPR can completely change outcomes for a baby. This is why I take the practical training element so seriously.

I already have lots of bookings confirmed for 2026 for both private and public qualification courses. If you need training for your staff members or want to attend a public course yourself, please get in touch sooner rather than later to secure dates that work for you.

www.1stStepsFirstAid.co.uk

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After an incident at one of their recent matches, I was invited to deliver a first aid course for Wombwell Town u13s Bla...
05/11/2025

After an incident at one of their recent matches, I was invited to deliver a first aid course for Wombwell Town u13s Black 25/26 football team.

When something happens pitch-side, it’s sudden, it’s stressful, and it often takes everyone by surprise.

That moment highlighted, for everyone there, just how quickly things can change… and how important it is to recognise early signs and take those first steps before the ambulance arrives or before parents get to them.

So this course wasn’t just “first aid for kids”, it was practical, real-life, age-appropriate skill building.

We talked about:

⛑️ How to check if someone is responsive
⛑️ What to do if a teammate collapses suddenly
⛑️ Managing nosebleeds, bumps and falls (super common in football)
⛑️ How to call 999 (including what information to give so responders can locate the pitch quickly)
⛑️ When a situation is urgent vs something that just needs a calm approach and reassurance

And honestly, they blew me away.

They asked brilliant questions.
They weren’t shy about talking about real scenarios.
They listened, they practised, and they took it seriously.

What a brilliant attitude for such a young team!
















Early mornings on holiday are my favourite.A quiet little window of “me time” before the kids wake up… just me, my book,...
03/11/2025

Early mornings on holiday are my favourite.
A quiet little window of “me time” before the kids wake up… just me, my book, the beach & a coffee ☕️📖

I’ve even left my laptop at home this time (which is very unlike me!), but when you run your own business it’s never totally possible to switch off is it?

I’m trying my best to relax & enjoy this time with my family… but I still find myself doing a sneaky little email check first thing in the morning 😬

Business owner brain never fully clocks off, even on holiday with 3 kids!



















Do you want to hear something scary? 👻 Women are around 27% less likely to receive effective CPR in a public place 😲Why?...
31/10/2025

Do you want to hear something scary? 👻

Women are around 27% less likely to receive effective CPR in a public place 😲

Why? B***s!

When performing CPR, your hands are positioned in the middle of the chest, meaning that people (mainly men) may be scared of being accused of sexual assault.

When using an AED, a person’s chest needs to be exposed, so it’s bras off too! 👀 Also, women’s B***s tend to fall to the side of the torso (unless they’re extremely lucky! 🤪) so for correct pad placement you may need to lift the left B00B.

When in cardiac arrest, only effective CPR & defibrillation will save a life.

So B***s or no B***s - Don’t be scared….Bra off, pump & shock! 💚

🎃👻 Don’t Get Spooked — Get Trained! 👻 🎃 This Halloween, there’s nothing scarier than not knowing what to do in an emerge...
31/10/2025

🎃👻 Don’t Get Spooked — Get Trained! 👻 🎃

This Halloween, there’s nothing scarier than not knowing what to do in an emergency!

Whether it’s a little monster who’s taken a tumble, a trick-or-treater who’s choked on sweets, or a workmate who suddenly feels faint, first aid knowledge can turn fear into calm.

At 1st Steps First Aid, we teach you how to stay cool when things get frightening:
⛑️ CPR & recovery positions
⛑️ Choking (babies, children & adults)
⛑️ Bleeding & burns
⛑️ Recognising serious illness

Our sessions are practical, confidence-boosting, and packed with real-life tips that could make all the difference.

📍 Castleford & surrounding areas
⭐️ 550 five-star reviews, trusted by local nurseries, schools & families!

So this Halloween, skip the fright and take your first step towards being the one who can help!

www.1stStepsFirstAid.co.uk

⚡ Kicking off the first of four courses with the Generator Power LTD team! 👷‍♂️A brilliant group completed their Level 3...
22/10/2025

⚡ Kicking off the first of four courses with the Generator Power LTD team! 👷‍♂️

A brilliant group completed their Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work today. A hands-on, practical session covering CPR, AED use, and managing real workplace emergencies.

Although 1st Steps First Aid is best known for Paediatric First Aid, my training doesn’t stop there. I deliver courses for all industries from construction and engineering to offices, retail, and community organisations, giving every team the confidence and skills to act when it matters most.

A huge well done to everyone who took part. An excellent start to the first of four sessions!

If your business or organisation needs workplace first aid training, get in touch to arrange a session tailored to your team.

🚨 New Course Date! 🚨Due to a high number of enquiries, I have added a new public Baby & Child First Aid class! If you’d ...
20/10/2025

🚨 New Course Date! 🚨

Due to a high number of enquiries, I have added a new public Baby & Child First Aid class!

If you’d like to learn life-saving skills, from treating minor injuries right through to choking and CPR, this informal 2-hour session is ideal. It’s designed to give you the confidence, knowledge and practical skills to deal with any little emergency life throws your way.

The class is informal, fun and easy to follow, with real-life examples that make everything simple to understand and remember. And yes, babies are very welcome to come along with you!

📍 Castleford
📅 27th November
⏰ 6pm-8pm
🌐 www.1stStepsFirstAid.co.uk

Places always fill quickly, so book early to secure your spot!

⛑️ 357 children⛑️ 1,989 parents, grandparents & carers. ⛑️ 1,785 qualifications issued.These are the people I’ve trained...
16/10/2025

⛑️ 357 children
⛑️ 1,989 parents, grandparents & carers.
⛑️ 1,785 qualifications issued.

These are the people I’ve trained since delivering my very first First Aid course 8 years ago today!

Today marks the anniversary of when 1st Steps First Aid officially began, and it just so happens to fall on Restart a Heart Day ❤️ which couldn’t be more fitting.

Eight years ago, I stood in front of my very first group of learners, nerves and excitement in equal measure, determined to make a difference. I had no idea that moment would grow into a business that’s now trained thousands of people. From brand new parents learning how to help their baby, to teachers, nursery staff, children, and professionals from a wide range of industries, all gaining the confidence to act when it matters most.

Running a small business is far from easy. There have been early mornings, late nights, endless admin, and plenty of challenges behind the scenes, especially while continuing to fly as airline cabin crew ✈️ and juggling family life with three children at home. But every smile, every “lightbulb moment,” every message from someone who’s used their training in a real emergency, that’s what makes it worth it.

First aid isn’t just a qualification. It’s confidence, calm, and the power to save a life. And to think that it all started with one course, eight years ago, is something I’ll always be proud of.

Thank you to every single person who’s supported me along the way. The learners, nurseries, schools, childcare settings, parents, workplaces and business owners who’ve trusted me with their training. Here’s to the next chapter, and to even more people learning the skills that truly matter.

A big well done to Miss Belle and Miss Laura from Freedom 2 Dance Ltd on completing their Paediatric First Aid qualifica...
15/10/2025

A big well done to Miss Belle and Miss Laura from Freedom 2 Dance Ltd on completing their Paediatric First Aid qualification!

Such a lovely session with two passionate teachers who put so much care into what they do. It’s great to see them refreshing their skills and feeling confident to handle any situation.

If your dance school, club or childcare setting needs to get staff trained or renew qualifications, now’s the time to get in touch. Spaces are already filling up for next year!

www.1stStepsFirstAid.co.uk

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