Nursery World - Paediatric first aid accreditation Millie’s Mark expanded into Wales

Millie’s Mark, a paediatric first aid accreditation scheme, is now available to all early years settings across Wales.

Toadhall Montessori Nursery in Cardiff is the first setting in Wales to gain Millie's Mark accreditation, PHOTO: NDNA

Up until this point, the scheme, which is administered by the National Day Nurseries (NDNA), has only been open to settings in England and Scotland. In September, a nursery in Cheadle became the 1000^th setting to gain the accreditation.

Nursery becomes the 1000th setting to gain Millie's Mark accreditation

Launched in 2016, the scheme is owned by first aid charity Millie’s Trust and is named after Millie Thompson who died after an incident in a nursery.

Purnima Tanuku, chief executive of NDNA Cymru, said, ‘We are delighted that Millie’s Mark is now available across Wales to give staff and parents peace of mind that staff are fully trained and ready to give emergency aid if required.

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