TWO NURSERIES – one in Wythall and one in Lickey – are the first in the county to be awarded a ‘gold standard’ in paediatric first aid.
The Wendy House Day Nurseries, on Chapel Lane and on Lynwood Way, have been awarded ‘Millie’s Mark’ for going above and beyond minimum requirements set out by the Government’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for children aged 0 to five.
In order to win, staff need to be trained in paediatric first aid and demonstrate they can apply it in a real emergency situation.
Millie’s Mark is the legacy of Millie Thompson who died after choking at nursery at only nine months old and since her death Millie’s parents have campaigned relentlessly for a fundamental change to first aid requirements for child care providers.
Victoria Vann, The Wendy House Day Nurseries managing director, said: “Safeguarding children is our number one priority so I was determined The Wendy House would be one of the first nurseries to achieve Millie’s Mark.
“I am very proud of the practitioners who have stepped up to ensure they meet the criteria for Millie’s Mark around paediatric first aid.
“They have shown commitment and diligence in their training and have adapted their practice to reflect the requirements set down by the charity.”
Both settings were rated Outstanding in the last Ofsted inspections.
