Useful Links
These links, as well as others provided throughout our website are chosen to benefit information provided on this site and on our courses, for further information on our linking policy, please see ‘Our External Linking Approach.’
Early Years
OfSTED
OfSTED is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. They inspect and regulate services that care for children and young people, and services, providing education and skills for learners of all ages.
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted
Telephone: 0300 123 1231
E-mail: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
The NSPCC believe that every child is worth fighting for.
Website: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
Telephone: 0808 800 5000 (Concerned for a child)
Telephone: 0800 11 11 (Help for a child or young person)
Telephone: 020 7825 2505 (Sponsor, fundraising and supporter enquiries)
Department of Education
The Department of Education, is a Government department responsible for education and children’s services in England.
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education
Telephone: 0370 000 2288
Education and Training
Education and Training Foundation
The Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers have been developed with sector professionals and experts to support and inspire your professional learning and career development. They were updated in 2022, and cover 3 domains of practice:
- Professional Values and Attributes,
- Professional Knowledge and Understanding,
- Professional Skills.
First Aid
Asthma UK
Asthma UK work to stop asthma attacks and ultimately cure asthma by funding world leading research and scientists campaigning for change and supporting people with asthma to reduce their risk of a potentially life threatening asthma attack.
Website: https://www.asthma.org.uk/
Anaphylaxis Campaign
Anaphylaxis Campaign are the only UK wide charity operating solely for the growing numbers of people at risk from severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
Website: https://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/
The British Heart Foundation
The British Heart Foundation is the UK’s number one heart charity.
Website: https://www.bhf.org.uk/
Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK is the leading charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of every person affected by or at risk of diabetes.
Website: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/
Meningitis Now
Meningitis Now’s vision is a future where no-
Website: https://www.meningitisnow.org/
Meningitis Research Foundation
Meningitis Research Foundation’s vision is a world free from Meningitis and Septicaemia. Millions of people have been affected in the UK, Ireland and around the world.
Website: https://www.meningitis.org/
Stroke Association
The Stroke Association is the only UK wide charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages.
Website: https://www.stroke.org.uk/
Sickle Cell Society
The Sickle Cell Society supports and represents people affected by sickle cell disease to improve their overall quality of life.
Website: https://sicklecellsociety.org/
Health & Safety
2021 Resuscitation Guidelines
Released on the 5th May 2021. These guidelines are the most up to date guidelines. They form the basis for all our first aid courses.
Website: https://www.cprguidelines.eu/
European Resuscitation Council
The European Resuscitation Council publish the European resuscitation guidelines and provide protocols for basic life support.
Website: https://www.erc.edu/
Health and Safety Executive
The HSE provide advice, guidance, news, tools, legislation and publications for work related Health, Safety and Illness awareness.
Website: https://www.hse.gov.uk/
Resuscitation Council (UK)
The Resuscitation Council (UK) exists to promote high-
Website: https://www.resus.org.uk/
Qualsafe Awards
Qualsafe Awards is an OfQual recognised Awarding Organisation, established by experts in the first aid training industry.
Website: https://www.qualsafeawards.org/
Licensing
Association of Convenience Stores (ACS)
The association represents and supports more than 33,500 local retailers.
Website: https://www.acs.org.uk
Basic disclosure applications
There are a number of online sites providing basic disclosures for personal licence applications, including:
Website: https://www.mygov.scot/basic-disclosure/apply-for-basic-disclosure
British Beer and Pub Association
An association aiming to promote the reputation of the beer and public house sector.
Website: https://www.beerandpub.com
British Retail Consortium (BRC)
The trade association representing large and small retailers.
Website: https://www.brc.org.uk
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
The Government department responsible for developing entertaining licensing.
Website: https://www.culture.gov.uk
Drink Aware
The organisation provides facts about alcohol and alcohol advice.
Website: https://www.drinkaware.co.uk
Home Office
The Government department responsible for alcohol licensing and illegal drug policy.
Website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/alcohol-licensing
Portman Group
The organsation works with alcohol producers to raise standards of alcohol marketing.
Website: https://www.portmangroup.org.uk/
UK Hospitality
This is the trade organisation for UK hotels, caterers, and restaurants.
Website: https://www.ukhospitality.org.uk/
Mental Health Awareness
Thriving at work The Stevenson and Farmer review of mental health and employers
Thriving at Work is an independent review of mental health and employers by Lord Dennis Stevenson and Paul Farmer. The review sets out what employers can do to better support all employees, including those with mental health problems to remain in and thrive through work.
Download: The Report