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Tigerlily blog
Explore our blog, featuring a variety of First Aid topics from colleagues and expert trainers at Tigerlily First Aid Training.
EYFS 2024 Update Summary
The ‘Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework’ has been updated, taking effect from 4th January 2024. The document has now been split into two versions; one for childminders and another for group and school-based providers.
Safe Sleeping
This months blog is all about keeping babies and children safe whilst sleeping.
Myths around first aid
Worryingly there's a large amount of rumour and myth spread about first aid practices.
Eczema
This blog is talking about Eczema, a non contagious, inflammatory dry skin condition .
A child choking during a car journey
A blog from a Parent who talks about their child choking on a sweet during a car journey.
All about asthma
We invite you to read our latest blog all about Asthma the signs, symptoms and what to do in the event of an asthma attack.
Toxic Items and Harmful Plants
A significant part of ensuring a space is safe for children is to consider the risk around items which might not initially appear to us as hazardous.
Seasonal illness in childcare settings
It’s that time of year again…the joyful season of sniffles, coughs, colds, and sneezes! We know that the winter period increases likelihood of seasonal illness for children and their carers (including parents, family members, school and early years professionals). But why is that?
Mel saves her colleague Julie with her first aid knowledge and fast response
Mel spotted the signs of stroke in her colleague Julie. Her quick actions learnt during her first aid training meant she knew what to do to help
Accidents, incidents, and near misses
In a previous blog post we explored Risky Play in Early Years settings and considering how to manage risks associated with this. In this blog we will continue this learning by considering reporting requirements for accidents, incidents and near misses.
Choking
Choking is a serious and life-threatening medical emergency. Obstructions to the throat or trachea (windpipe) can lead to choking as the foreign body blocks the pathway for oxygen to enter the lungs.
Risky Play and Risk Assessments
Risky Play requires adults to accurately support children, knowing their current capabilities and having the confidence to allow them to take a measured risk. It requires a skilful adult to make judgement calls instinctively based on each child’s abilities.
Sun and heat safety
In the UK, we love to talk about the weather…too wet, too cold, too hot, too humid, the list goes on…however one thing most people will be able to agree on is that summers are getting hotter.
Big boys don’t cry - Mental Health
Pam Fricker our Mental Health Specialist has shared her own personal experience of mental health within her family
First Aid Kits: Being Aware of Expiry Dates
Having a First Aid Kit prepares you for a medical emergency, however making sure it is up to date and fully equipped maintains the safety of both the First Aider and person injured.
Child Safety: Safe From Accidents
Supporting The Child Accident Prevention Trust's vision, wanting all children to have the freedom to grow and learn, safe from serious harm. We are helping CAPT to raise awareness of the importance of Child Safety, with some key facts and safety tips in our blog.
Anaphylaxis: Would You Know What To Do?
Would you know what to do in an anaphylactic emergency? Read our blog for common triggers, anaphylaxis symptoms and treatment.
First Aid for Parents: Back to Basics
Traci, one of our specialist First Aid Trainers, and mother, gives us some of her top tips on parent first aid.
First Aid Training during the COVID Pandemic
Read our First Aid Training Q&A with company Director, Tony, to help clarify some of your questions over what it's like to attend a First Aid Training practical session during COVID and all the safety measures we have in place to keep everyone safe.