SPELL's training programme for the voluntary sector is available to all childcare staff and volunteers working in playgroups and baby and toddler groups in South Lanarkshire.   Parents and carers who live in South Lanarkshire are also able to attend these courses. All courses are free of charge.  For more information about the training on offer and/or to book a place on any of the courses please contact Wendy McPhillie by email at office@spell-lanarkshire.com or phone 01698 768944.

The following courses are available to book:

1. Paediatric First Aid
2. Basic First Aid Skills for Babies and Children
3. Makaton Level 1

Paediatric First Aid  

This course is approved by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB).  This training is suitable for any person caring for or working with children.

Core Learning: Administer first aid to an infant/child who is /requires:

• Unconscious
• Seizure including febrile convulsion
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) & AED
• Choking
• Wounded and bleeding
• Suffering from shock
• Appropriate first aid for minor injuries including minor cuts, grazes, bruises, small splinters, minor burns and scalds
• Resuscitation (Adult, Child and Baby)

In addition, discussion of specific work related injuries/illness to include topics such as :

• Anaphylactic Shock
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Fractures
• Childhood illness
• Head injuries
• Poisons, Extremes of body temperature
• Medication and dealing with an unwell child

Delegates are continually assessed throughout the course to ensure learning outcomes have been achieved. Successful delegates will receive an accredited certificate (FAIB) which is valid for three years. 

Date: Thursday 13th March 2025 - FULL

Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm

Venue: Uddingston Cricket & Sports Club, Castle Avenue, Uddingston, G71 7HJ

Basic First Aid Skills for Babies and Children

This course is suitable for all parents, grandparents and other family members who wish to learn basic first aid procedures for babies and children.  Key topics include: CPR for children and babies, recovery position, wounds and bleeding, choking and major illness.

Course 1

Date: Saturday 15th March 2025 - FULL

Time: 10am - 1pm 

Venue:  Whitehill Neighbourhood Centre, 9 Hunter Road, Hamilton, ML3 0LH

Course 2

Date: Saturday 10th May 2025 - FULL

Time: 10am - 1pm

Venue: Glebe Street Hall, 44 Glebe Street, East Kilbride, G74 4LX

Makaton Level 1

Duration: 2 x 4 hour sessions

This certified course provides a practical, fun and informative workshop in which participants learn:

• What it might feel like not to be able to speak and be understood.
• What Makaton is.
• Where the signs come from?
• How to use these signs when speaking to others.
• How to read the signs that other people might be using to communicate to them.
• Possible uses of symbols to help communicate.
• Information on how to implement Makaton and personalise it for each
• individual user.

In the Level 1 workshop participants learn - Stages 1 and 2 and 1/2 the additional vocabulary, approximately 137 signs / symbols.

Each participant receives a manual which includes PowerPoint presentations, other reading about Makaton and probably most importantly the line drawings of the signs and symbols taught. Each person also receives a certificate of attendance.

Date:  Wednesday 2nd April & Thursday 3rd April 2025 - both dates must be attended - FULL

Time: 10am - 2pm

Venue: Uddingston Cricket & Sports Club, Castle Avenue, Uddingston, G71 7HJ