Duration: 45–60 minutes
CPD Value: 1 Hour
Accreditation: First Stop Safety Training (CPD Certified)
Level: Awareness / Core Compliance
💡 Course Overview
Choking is one of the most serious and preventable emergencies in Early Years settings. Every year, young children are taken to hospital after choking on food or small objects, incidents that can happen in seconds.
This CPD accredited course helps Early Years professionals recognise, prevent, and respond effectively to choking.
It’s built around the Care Inspectorate Good Practice Guidance (2019), Resuscitation Council UK, and Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 to ensure compliance across England and Scotland.
🎯 Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
✅ Define choking and recognise the signs of partial and complete airway obstruction
✅ Identify common choking hazards in food, toys, and the environment
✅ Apply safe supervision and prevention strategies in daily routines
✅ Deliver correct first aid for infants and young children
✅ Record, report, and review choking incidents appropriately
✅ Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues after an incident
✅ Contribute to a culture of safety and preparedness in your setting
🧩 Course Structure
This interactive e-learning course contains six short lessons with examples, videos, and quizzes.
Module Breakdown
- What is Choking?
- Choking Hazards in Early Years
- Choking Prevention in Practice
- Treatment for Choking – Under 1s (Infants)
- Treatment for Choking – Over 1s (Children)
- Aftercare, Communication & Reflection
Each lesson includes:
🧠 Bite-sized learning content
🎬 Demonstration videos
💬 Reflection tasks
🧩 Interactive activities
📝 A short 2–3 question mini-quiz
Complete the final 10 question assessment to unlock your CPD certificate.
🏛️ Compliance & Standards Alignment
This course aligns with:
- Care Inspectorate (2019): Good Practice Guidance – Prevention and Management of Choking Episodes in Babies and Children
- EYFS Statutory Framework (2024): Section 3.55 – First Aid Requirements
- Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
- Health and Social Care Standards (Scotland): 1.35, 3.14, 4.14
🧾 Assessment & Certification
- Short quizzes at the end of each lesson (2–3 questions)
- Final multiple choice assessment (10 questions, 80% pass mark)
- Instant feedback and explanations
- Downloadable CPD-accredited certificate upon completion
🌟 Why Choose This Course
✔ Designed specifically for Early Years professionals
✔ Based on UK & Scottish best-practice guidance
✔ Developed by accredited trainers from First Stop Safety Training
✔ Fully compliant and CPD recognised
✔ Practical, visual, and interactive learning you can apply immediately