Safeguarding and First Aid Updates
Monday, November 10, 2025
Safeguarding & First Aid Compliance.
The statutory framework for the EYFS has been updated as of 1st September 2025.
As part of this, ACR requires all candidates, both new and existing, to complete the following:
• Safeguarding and Whistleblowing Training: Mandatory for all ACR candidates, renewed annually.
• Paediatric First Aid Training: Mandatory for all ACR candidates, completed with a trusted provider every 3 years, with an annual online refresher in between.
These measures ensure that all ACR candidates maintain the highest standards of safety and professional compliance