Make your next INSET day life-saving
INSET days are one of the best opportunities to prepare your school staff for emergencies before the new academic year starts. With September being one of the busiest months for training providers, like St John Ambulance, booking your first aid training early helps secure a date that works for your school – without the last-minute stress.
Swap out PowerPoint presentations and offer your staff the chance to learn life-saving skills. From how to use an automated external defibrillator (AEDs), and performing CPR, to playground injuries and choking responses.
At St John Ambulance, not only do we deliver on effective and expert-led, practical first aid training, but we can also travel to your school for on-site training. Tailored to your staff, pupils, timetable and school setting. Making it easier for you to become first aid certified.
So, why not avoid the September rush and book your first aid training now?
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View AllWhy INSET day First Aid Training?
Avoid September rush, book first aid training early
September is one of the busiest times of year for first aid training, especially with schools across the country also looking at training their staff. High demand means first aid training slots can fill up quickly, especially for on-site training.
We suggest booking your INSET day training as early as you can, to make sure you find a date that works for your school. Avoid the last-minute stress and head into the summer holidays knowing your first aid training is securely booked.
Effective, one day session
INSET days are one of the few times when the entire school staff are together in one place, without the pupils. It makes it the perfect time to deliver effective, high-quality first aid training, where everyone can be focused.
From teaching assistants and teachers to support staff, first aid training together helps ensure your staff are all aligned, confident and ready to respond when it matters most.
By offering an INSET day first aid training, you can avoid scheduling multiple sessions, saving you time and making training more efficient.
No disruption to term time
By taking the opportunity to use an INSET day for first aid training, it avoids taking time out of teaching or pupil learning. Meaning your staff can stay focused on developing life-saving skills without having to balance classroom responsibilities.
First aid training skills, delivered to you
We bring the first aid training to you, adapted to your school environment, without the travel or venue hire cost. From short, focused sessions to full-day courses that are tailored for early years, primary or secondary settings.
Also, by opting for on-site first aid training, it can fit seamlessly into your day, keeping your training organised, practical, and easy to manage.
Hands-on training your staff will remember
First aid training is a practical skill that is best learned by doing.
Which is why providing on-site INSET first aid training will help give your staff the confidence to act quickly and effectively when seconds count, with our hands-on, interactive sessions led by experienced trainers.
Whether you're learning how to perform CPR, how to use an AED or understanding what first aid supplies will work best for playground injuries, our first aid training can build your team with confidence in a supportive and engaging environment.
Compared to e-learning, this approach helps staff retain their newly learned first aid knowledge more effectively. Giving your staff life-saving skills they'll remember long after their training ends.
Flexible to your budget
At St John Ambulance, we understand the financial pressures schools face, which is why we offer flexible pricing and group booking discounts. Whether you’re a small school or a large multi-academy trust, we’ll ensure you get the most value from your training budget. Plus, with no transport and venue hire costs, you’ll already be saving.
Encouraging confidence, not just compliance
First aid training is about empowering your staff and giving them the confidence to act quickly and calmly in an emergency. Which is why our school first aid training courses are practical, engaging and designed to reflect real-life situations that can happen in schools. It’s also a legal and Ofsted-aligned necessity, which is why our accredited first aid training will help your school meet statutory obligations.
As England’s leading first aid charity, you can trust us to deliver effective, informative and life-saving skills with our accredited first aid training.
First Aid Training courses available for INSET days
We offer a wide range of first aid training courses suitable for school environments, whether it's an early years school or a secondary school. You can choose from a range of accredited first aid training courses, delivered on-site:
- Schools First Aid
- Paediatric First Aid
- Anaphylaxis First Aid
- First Aid at Work
- Emergency First Aid at Work
We’ll help you select the right first aid training course, based on your school settings, staff roles and pupil needs, with our workplace training finder.
INSET days that work for everyone
First aid training isn’t just for teachers, but also for support staff, lunchtime supervisors, volunteers and after-school teams, who are often first on the scene when an accident happens.
By providing first aid training on INSET days - that are already designed to help prepare school staff for the year - you’ll be making sure that your whole school community is prepared for when it matters the most. INSET days can be more than just learning about new technologies schools can use, expanding your professional development or curriculum planning; it can be about gaining the confidence to act when accidents happen and providing first aid quickly and effectively.
Give power to your staff with our First Aid training courses.
Be trained and equipped
Although first aid training is vital, making sure your staff have the right first aid supplies to hand is the most effective way to provide first aid care. At St John Ambulance, we can help schools stay prepared and equipped with your INSET day training with:
Having the right equipment in emergencies helps staff act quickly and confidently, creating a safer school environment for pupils, staff and visitors. It’s also important to make sure any first aid supplies are refilled once used or regularly checked to ensure nothing has expired. St John Ambulance provides you with the right first aid supplies you need.
Schools First Aid Bundles
Schools First Aid Bundle + St John Ambulance Heart Two Defibrillator
Schools First Aid Bundle + St John Ambulance Heart One Defibrillator
Schools First Aid Bundle + iPAD NFK200 Defibrillator
Schools First Aid Bundle + Zoll AED Plus Defibrillator
Schools First Aid Bundle + Evacusafe Evacuation Chair
Schools First Aid Bundles
Everything your school needs in one place, combine your first aid training with the equipment to match.
View AllWhy choose St John Ambulance?
Choosing the right training provider is just as important as choosing the right first aid training. Here at St John Ambulance, we pride ourselves on providing training that covers unique challenges schools face, and we deliver first aid training that is practical, easy to implement and tailored to your school environment.
From our experienced trainers to a flexible approach, our first aid courses are designed to make training simple and effective. Ensuring your staff are confident to act.
Here's why St John Ambulance is a first aid training provider you can trust:
- DBS-checked trainers with school experience
- Training tailored to real-life scenarios, perfect for schools
- Trusted national charity
- On-site training to save time and cost
- Flexible training designed around your school setting
Book early to avoid disappointment
Autumn INSET days fill up quickly, especially nearing the start of the next academic year, when trainer availability is limited. Booking your school first aid training now will give you peace of mind going into the summer holidays, knowing you’ll be providing your staff with the confidence in administering first aid, where it matters most.
FAQs
Is first aid training a legal requirement in schools?
Schools are responsible for ensuring the right first aid provision and training is provided. Our first aid training courses will help you meet these responsibilities while building staff confidence.
How many staff need to be first aid trained in a school?
There’s no set number of first aiders that every school must have. But to determine what’s needed for your school, you should carry out a first aid needs assessment.
This will take into account factors such as the size of the school, the age of pupils, staff numbers, the layout of the site and the types of activities taking place. The aim is to ensure there are always enough trained staff available at all times to respond quickly and effectively if an incident happens.
When should we book INSET‑day first aid training?
We recommend booking your first aid training as early as possible. September is one of the busiest times for schools, and availability can be limited.
Can training be tailored to our school setting?
Yes. Our accredited trainers tailor sessions to suit early years, primary or secondary schools, and different staff roles.
