Dear Niton Preschool families,

We’re delighted to announce that all of our staff have successfully renewed their Paediatric First Aid (PFA) qualifications through accredited training. This means our whole team remains ready and prepared to care for your children with confidence, protection, and swift action when needed.

This renewed training is especially timely given the new statutory landscape coming into effect from September 2025, and links closely with the updated nutrition and safeguarding expectations:

• The EYFS Nutrition Guidance, which became a formal requirement in September 2025, reinforces that all meals, snacks and drinks must be healthy, balanced and nutritious (unless there’s a very good reason otherwise).
• Within the new Safer Eating provisions, a paediatric first aider must always be present when children are eating, to prevent choking and manage any allergic reactions swiftly.
• The revised guidance places greater emphasis on obtaining and updating information about allergies and intolerances, implementing individual action plans, and ensuring careful food preparation to reduce risks.

At Niton, the safety, health, and well-being of each child form the very cornerstone of what we do. Renewing our first aid skills now means we are fully prepared for future requirements, with even stronger safeguards in place.

As always, we welcome any questions you may have about how we are implementing these enhancements in practise — from mealtimes to outings — and are happy to explain how this benefits your child’s experience in our setting.

With warm best wishes,
Jayne Hill