Child Matters

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

21/01/2026

A four-year-old boy died days after swallowing two small magnets.

An inquest revealed he ate two 1cm-by-1cm pink magnets that were on his fridge.

Those magnets attracted together inside his body, tearing a hole in his bowel. This led to acute sepsis and the heart attack that killed him.

Sadly, this isn’t an isolated incident.

Strong magnets can rip holes through your child’s gut if swallowed. Here’s how to keep them safe:

1. Avoid small, loose magnets if you have small children.
2. Only buy magnets from reputable retailers or brand names you know.
3. Take care if buying magnets from overseas sellers on online marketplaces – there’s no way of knowing if they’re safe.
4. Teach older children to never put magnets in their mouths.
5. If you think your child may have swallowed magnets, go straight to A&E or call an ambulance. Do not wait for symptoms to show. By then, damage may have already been done.

A four-year-old boy died days after swallowing two small magnets. An inquest revealed he ate two 1cm-by-1cm pink magnets that were on his fridge. Those magnets attracted together inside his body, tearing a hole in his bowel. This led to acute sepsis and the heart attack that killed him. Sadly, this....

20/01/2026

A big pat on the back for first aid trainers Zoe and Jacqui. Great comments from students. So many in fact that I couldn't fit them all in the image so here are a few more below...and this is just from one day's training.

"As this was the first time that I took part in First Aid training, I felt the course held a lot of information, all of which was extremely valuable."

"Excellent instructor"

"Amazing knowledge and information. Thank you. "

"Fantastic, clear delivery"

And finally....

"Both instructors were brilliant, concise and delivered the course effectively and all the information was curr

Well done ladies. Claire x

13/01/2026

Excellent feedback and recommendation for our lovely trainer Jacqui. 🥰🥰

13/01/2026

Are you first aid compliant going into 2026? Are you meeting the child:staff ratio for paediatric first aid compliance as per the EYFS and Ofsted guidance?

Course dates for 2026 are all listed on our calendar now at child-matters.co.uk/events/

Don't wait until it's too late to secure a place as we do get very busy this time of year. Especially if you require bespoke in-house training for a few members of staff in your own setting. Just get in touch today at contact@childmatters.info

Whether you're a nursery, school, individual childcarer or business, the right training keeps you compliant and keeps little ones safe.

Be compliant. Be confident. Be ready for 2026.