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Benedict’s Law: New Allergy Safety Measures to Protect Children in Schools

The tragic death of five-year-old Benedict Blythe, following a severe allergic reaction at school has led to significant changes in how schools across England will manage allergies and respond to emergencies. An investigation into Benedict’s death identified several critical failures, despite the school being aware of his allergy. His care plan was not known or understood by staff, basic first aid knowledge was lacking, school allergy policies were not followed, and staff were unprepared to respond to a life-threatening allergic

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15 July 2026
Instructor Training

How do you run a first aid course through WorkSafe?

If you’re planning to deliver first aid courses through WorkSafe, every learner attending your course will require a WorkSafe Student Training Pack. These packs have been designed to support both trainers and students throughout the learning process. What’s Included in a Student Training Pack? Each student training pack is issued for one individual learner and contains everything needed to complete the course successfully, including: We offer a choice of printed or digital student training packs. Printed Student Training Packs We

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8 July 2026
Instructor Spotlight

Katie Bettle – WorkSafe Instructor

This month we feature WorkSafe instructor and midwife Katie Bettle.  We asked Katie to share a little about life as a midwife and first aid instructor….   Can you tell us a bit about yourself?  Hi I am Katie, I have been a qualified midwife for twenty years and a WorkSafe instructor for over two years. I live in Caversham, Reading and have a husband and 2 children, Sarah (15) and Dan (12) and our two rabbits, called Brighteyes and

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7 July 2026
Instructor Training

Do I need a teaching qualification to attend a first aid instructor course?

To deliver first aid training, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) require trainers to hold a recognised teaching qualification as well as the appropriate first aid certification. The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (formerly PTLLS) is the most widely recognised teaching qualification. However, it is not the only qualification that demonstrates the teaching knowledge and skills required to become a first aid instructor. We recognise a wide range of teaching, training and educational qualifications as equivalent, meaning you

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7 July 2026
General

Do I need a current First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate before I can enrol on your First Aid Instructor Course?

The answer is yes—you must be able to demonstrate current first aid knowledge and practical competence. However, this does not always mean holding a current 3-day First Aid at Work certificate. We recognise a number of professional healthcare registrations and advanced pre-hospital care qualifications as meeting the same entry requirement. Why We Accept Equivalent Qualifications Our First Aid Instructor Course is designed for individuals who already have a solid foundation in first aid knowledge and practical skills. The Health and

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7 July 2026
Knowledge Hub

The DRcABCDE Primary Survey

In an emergency, quick and structured assessment can make the difference between life and death. The DRcABCDE Primary Survey provides a systematic approach to identifying and treating life-threatening conditions in order of priority. Many instructors report finding delivery of the updated Primary Survey challenging and demonstrations can become lengthy whilst explaining each stage. Chris Parsons, Senior Trainer and founder of WorkSafe Training runs through a Primary Survey in the linked video below and explains how to keep things short and

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6 May 2026
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