First Aid For Children And Young People

About our First Aid project 2026 funded by the National Lottery Community Fund

First Aid for 6–8 Year Olds – A Fun and Inspiring Learning Experience

On 27th May, we were delighted to host another engaging First Aid session for children aged 6–8, delivered by Smiles to Come CIC in partnership with Ensure Safety & Training and made possible thanks to the generous support of The National Lottery Community Fund.

The afternoon was filled with excitement, curiosity, and lots of hands-on learning as the children explored important, age-appropriate first aid skills in a fun and supportive environment. Throughout the session, they showed fantastic enthusiasm, confidence, and a genuine eagerness to learn how to help others.

A very special highlight of the day was an visit from Crewe Police. The children were absolutely thrilled to meet the officers, explore the police car up close, try on police hats, and ask plenty of thoughtful questions about police work and keeping the community safe. It was a truly memorable experience that brought even more excitement and smiles to the session.

Through interactive activities and practical demonstrations, the children began building a strong foundation in understanding how to respond in simple emergency situations. The session was designed to encourage confidence, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility in a way that was both engaging and age-appropriate.

At Smiles to Come CIC, we believe that learning life-saving skills from an early age helps children grow in confidence and awareness while empowering them to make a positive difference. We are incredibly proud of every child who took part and embraced the session with such positivity and enthusiasm.

We extend our sincere thanks to Crewe Police for taking the time to join us and make the session so special, and to The National Lottery Community Fund for enabling us to continue delivering these valuable community sessions, and to Ensure Safety & Training for delivering such engaging, high-quality and impactful First Aid sessions.

We look forward to welcoming more young learners in the future and continuing to build confidence, resilience, and life-saving awareness in our community.

First Aid for Children Aged 6–8 – May Half Term 2026

What a fantastic start to the day at our 9am First Aid session for children aged 6–8!

We loved seeing so many young children getting involved, building confidence, and learning important life-saving skills in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment.

The session was carefully adapted for the age group, helping children learn through interactive activities, practical demonstrations, and hands-on participation.

Throughout the session, the children explored basic first aid skills, learned how to respond in an emergency, and gained a better understanding of how to help others while staying safe themselves. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm, curiosity, and willingness to take part.

A huge thank you goes to all the children who attended — you were brilliant throughout the session and should all be very proud of yourselves.

These sessions were made possible thanks to the amazing support of The National Lottery Community Fund, helping us provide valuable opportunities and life skills to children and young people within our community.

We would also like to thank Ensure Safety & Training for delivering such engaging and high-quality sessions.

Well done to all of our amazing little first aiders!

First Aid for Young People (16–18 Years) – May Half Term 2026

During the May Half Term 2026, we were proud to deliver a FREE accredited First Aid course for young people aged 16–18, made possible thanks to the generous support of The National Lottery Community Fund and delivered in partnership with Ensure Safety & Training.

The session welcomed a fantastic group of young people who showed great enthusiasm, maturity, teamwork, and willingness to learn throughout the day. We are incredibly proud of every participant who attended and successfully achieved their accredited first aid certificate.

Throughout the course, participants gained valuable life-saving knowledge and practical skills, including:

CPR and how to use a defibrillator
How to help someone who is choking
What to do in emergency situations
How to manage bleeding, shock, and minor injuries
The responsibilities of a first aider

The session combined hands-on activities, interactive learning, and real-life scenarios to help young people build confidence in responding to emergencies. In addition to gaining practical life skills, participants also achieved an accredited qualification that can support future education, training, and CV development.

At Smiles to Come CIC, we strongly believe that first aid knowledge should be accessible to everyone. Empowering young people with these important skills helps build confidence, resilience, responsibility, and the ability to support others in times of need.

Some young people chose not to have their photographs shared, and we fully respect their decision. In addition, photo consent was not provided for all participants, therefore faces have not been shared on social media or public platforms.

We would like to say a huge well done to all the young people who took part and embraced the course with such positivity and dedication. We look forward to continuing to deliver impactful opportunities like these within our community.

First Aid for Children & Young People – April Half Term 2026

During the April Half Term 2026, we were proud to deliver a series of engaging First Aid sessions for children and young people of different age groups, made possible thanks to the generous support of The National Lottery Community Fund and delivered in partnership with Ensure Safety & Training.

Across the week, we welcomed a fantastic mix of participants, each bringing enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. From our youngest attendees to older children, every group showed great focus and confidence as they took part in the sessions.

Each session was carefully adapted to suit the age group, ensuring that learning was both fun and meaningful. Through interactive activities, hands-on practice, and real-life scenarios, participants were introduced to essential first aid skills and gained confidence in how to respond in emergency situations.

Our younger groups explored the basics of staying safe and helping others, while older participants developed a deeper understanding of first aid techniques and decision-making in more complex situations.

At Smiles to Come CIC, we strongly believe that life-saving skills should be accessible to everyone, regardless of age. Teaching children and young people how to respond in an emergency not only equips them with practical knowledge but also builds confidence, resilience, and a sense of responsibility.

We are incredibly proud of all participants who took part during the half term and embraced the sessions with such positivity and enthusiasm.

We look forward to continuing to deliver impactful sessions like these, empowering our community with skills that truly make a difference.

First Aid for 6–8 Year Olds – Learning Life-Saving Skills Early

On 20th February 2026, we were delighted to deliver a special First Aid session for children aged 6–8, made possible thanks to the generous support of the The National Lottery Community Fund and delivered in partnership with Ensure Safety & Training.

The session was filled with enthusiasm, curiosity, and confidence. Our young participants were a true joy to work with, showing great focus and eagerness to learn throughout the day.

In a fun, engaging, and supportive environment, the children were introduced to important safety skills appropriate for their age group. Through practical activities and interactive learning, they began building the foundations of understanding how to respond in simple emergency situations.

At Smiles to Come CIC, we believe it is never too early to start learning about safety, helping others, and building confidence. We are incredibly proud of every child who took part and embraced the session with such positivity and bravery.

We look forward to continuing to provide opportunities like this, empowering even our youngest community members with skills that make a real difference.

First Aid for Young People – An Impressive and Inspiring Day

On 16th February 2026, thanks to the generous support of the The National Lottery Community Fund, and in partnership with Ensure Safety & Training, we were proud to deliver a FREE 1-day accredited First Aid course for young people aged 16–18.

We were delighted to welcome a fantastic group of participants, and we are thrilled to share that every single young person successfully achieved their accredited certificate. This is not only a valuable life skill but also a meaningful addition to their CVs and future career pathways.

Throughout the day, participants developed essential, potentially life-saving skills, including CPR and the safe use of a defibrillator. They demonstrated confidence, focus, maturity, and excellent teamwork.

What the course covered:

The role and responsibilities of a first aider
How to safely assess an emergency situation
Managing an unresponsive casualty (breathing and not breathing)
CPR and safe use of a defibrillator
How to respond to choking, bleeding, shock, and minor injuries

We are incredibly proud of this group of young people. By the end of the session, they left feeling more confident in responding to emergencies and empowered with practical skills that could one day help save a life.

Interested in Future Courses?

We are committed to creating more opportunities like this for young people in our community.
If you would be interested in attending a future course, please get in touch or follow our updates for upcoming dates.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

The Mortgage Pride

“She’s learned so much in just one day! She came home so enthusiastic about what she learned. Thank you so much for the opportunity.”

Beth

“I’d just like to thank you for the First Aid course that you arranged at Ensure on Monday. My stepdaughter, Nicola, really enjoyed it and came back full of stories about what she had learned. As her dad is a trained first aider, she even put her knowledge to the test — which she passed with flying colours!”

Audrey

“Fantastic session for the children today! Very well organised, and we felt very welcome. Thank you!”

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