Feed from Tigerlily Blog https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/BlogFeed umbraco 06/04/2026 16:34:01 15 ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/2481/meningitis-website.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=134182245620000000 Meningitis Website https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/meningitis-outbreak-this-week-what-you-need-to-know-to-stay-safe/ Meningitis Outbreak This Week: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe A recent rise in meningitis cases in the UK has put schools, colleges, and universities on alert. While cases remain relatively rare, meningitis can progress rapidly and become life-threatening, making awareness and early action critical—especially in close-contact environments like classrooms, halls of residence, and social settings. 17/03/2026 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/meningitis-outbreak-this-week-what-you-need-to-know-to-stay-safe/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/2380/accreditation-picture-2.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=134030135250000000 Accreditation Picture 2 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/new-tigerlily-accreditation-award-celebrating-excellence-in-child-safety/ We're delighted to introduce our Accreditation Award, a way to highlight your commitment to exceptional paediatric first aid and safeguarding. 22/09/2025 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/new-tigerlily-accreditation-award-celebrating-excellence-in-child-safety/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/2377/choking-child.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=134025945780000000 Choking Child https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/de-choking-devices-and-work-based-first-aid-training/ Tigerlily Training Statement on the Use of De-Choking Devices As a provider of Regulated First Aid Training, Tigerlily Training is committed to delivering instruction that aligns with the latest guidance from authoritative bodies, including the UK Resuscitation Council (UKRC), the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). 15/09/2025 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/de-choking-devices-and-work-based-first-aid-training/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/2334/young-child-with-paint-brush-in-pot.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=134014690140000000 Young Child With Paint Brush In Pot https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/eyfs-2025-what-s-changing-and-how-tigerlily-training-can-help/ From the 1st of September 2025, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework will introduce important updates to bolster child safety and wellbeing. Below is an overview of the key changes - and practical ways Tigerlily Training can support early years and school-based providers through this transition. 22/08/2025 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/eyfs-2025-what-s-changing-and-how-tigerlily-training-can-help/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/1088/training-01-7.jpg?crop=0,0,0.0000000000000001263187085796,0.15700000000000011&cropmode=percentage&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=132267658480000000 presentation.jpg https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/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. 10/01/2024 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/eyfs-2024-update-summary/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/2107/baby-safe-sleeping-1.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133317362220000000 Baby Safe Sleeping 1 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/safe-sleeping/ This months blog is all about keeping babies and children safe whilst sleeping. 20/06/2023 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/safe-sleeping/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/2082/first-aid-myth-1.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133268913590000000 First Aid Myth 1 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/myths-around-first-aid/ Worryingly there's a large amount of rumour and myth spread about first aid practices. 28/04/2023 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/myths-around-first-aid/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/2071/eczema-blog-image-1.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133250753580000000 Eczema Blog Image 1 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/eczema/ This blog is talking about Eczema, a non contagious, inflammatory dry skin condition . 04/04/2023 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/eczema/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/2063/car-seat-image-1.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133215416240000000 Car Seat Image 1 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/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. 08/03/2023 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/a-child-choking-during-a-car-journey/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/2070/young-child-with-asthma.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133221387070000000 Young Child With Asthma https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/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. 01/03/2023 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/all-about-asthma/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/2053/girl-with-paints.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133191347030000000 Girl With Paints https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/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. 31/01/2023 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/toxic-items-and-harmful-plants/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/2036/image003.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133150018220000000 Image003 (1) https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/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? 15/12/2022 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/seasonal-illness-in-childcare-settings/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/2033/image001-2.jpg?crop=0.121719373087267,0,0.0088565334322543727,0.51094894741723074&cropmode=percentage&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133154044340000000 Image001 (2) https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/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 08/12/2022 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/mel-saves-her-colleague-julie-with-her-first-aid-knowledge-and-fast-response/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/2011/lady-helping-injured-girl.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133129938360000000 Image003 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/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. 29/11/2022 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/accidents-incidents-and-near-misses/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/1999/girl-choking-on-bread.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133117859930000000 Girl Choking On Bread https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/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. 04/11/2022 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/choking/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/1995/child-climbing-on-a-tree.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133107596060000000 Child Climbing On A Tree https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/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. 20/10/2022 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/risky-play-and-risk-assessments/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/1984/seesaw.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133027967500000000 Seesaw https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/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. 20/07/2022 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/sun-and-heat-safety/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/1951/mhfa-youth.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=132893963520000000 MHFA Youth https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/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 15/02/2022 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/big-boys-don-t-cry-mental-health/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/1909/shutterstock_45311197.jpg?center=0.62562814070351758,0.48666666666666669&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=132724816910000000 Shutterstock 45311197 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/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. 28/07/2021 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/first-aid-kits-being-aware-of-expiry-dates/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/1887/shutterstock_1035410047.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=132672946990000000 Child in Bath with Hairdryer https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/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. 07/06/2021 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/child-safety-safe-from-accidents/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/1867/ana-v2.jpg?crop=0.0000000000000006315935428979,0,0,0.15624999999999936&cropmode=percentage&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=132663471100000000 Anaphylaxis Allergy https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/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. 24/05/2021 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/anaphylaxis-would-you-know-what-to-do/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/1871/lady-putting-a-plaster-on-a-childs-knee.jpg?crop=0,0.15651358950328023,0,0&cropmode=percentage&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=132663464320000000 Lady Putting A Plaster On A Childs Knee https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/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. 20/05/2021 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/first-aid-for-parents-back-to-basics/ ]]> https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/media/1869/cpr-on-a-dummy.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=132660704410000000 Cpr On A Dummy https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/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. 26/01/2021 https://tigerlilytraining.co.uk/articles/first-aid-training-during-the-covid-pandemic/