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Inspire First Training is your trusted, local provider of regulated First Aid courses, Safeguarding training, and Mental Health First Aid across Cirencester, South Cerney, and the wider Cotswolds region.
We specialise in accredited First Aid training and provide bespoke First Aid courses, tailored for a variety of industries, families, and workplaces.
First Aid13 courses
| Course | Qualification | Max learners | Duration | Price (per person) | |
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| Activity First Aid |
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10 | 2 days | £139 | More information |
| Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation for Adults, Children, and Infants |
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6 | 3 1/2 hours | £39 See more information for group pricing |
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| Catastrophic Bleeding Control course | 10 | Half a day | £39 See more information for group pricing |
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| Emergency First Aid at Work |
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10 | 1 day | £89 See more information for group pricing |
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| Emergency Outdoor First Aid |
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10 | 1 day | £89 See more information for group pricing |
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| Forestry First Aid |
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10 | Half a day | £39 See more information for group pricing |
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| Outdoor Family First Aid |
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12 | 1 day | £19.99 | More information |
| Outdoor First Aid |
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10 | 2 days | £139 See more information for group pricing |
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| First Aid at Work (Requalification) |
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10 | 2 days | £139 See more information for group pricing |
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| Family First Aid |
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10 | 4 hours | £19.99 | More information |
| First Aid After Work (for retirees) | 10 | 1 day | £59 | More information | |
| First Aid at Work |
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10 | 3 days | £189 See more information for group pricing |
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| Student First Aid |
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10 | Half a day | £39 | More information |
Safeguarding2 courses
| Course | Qualification | Max learners | Duration | Price (per person) | |
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| Awareness of Safeguarding |
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10 | Half a day | £59 | More information |
| Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults |
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10 | 1 day | £89 | More information |
Mental Health2 courses
| Course | Qualification | Max learners | Duration | Price (per person) | |
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| Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health |
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10 | Half a day | £59 | More information |
| First Aid for Mental Health |
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10 | 1 day | £89 | More information |
Our First Aid and Safeguarding courses are delivered at convenient local venues including Somerford Keynes Village Hall , Fentons Community Centre (South Cerney), Scrubditch Care Farm (North Cerney), and Berry Farm (South Cerney). We also offer on-site workplace training, scheduled to suit your business hours and staff availability.
All regulated courses include comprehensive manuals and certification from First Aid Awards Ltd, an awarding body regulated by Ofqual.
If you have a group of 4+ get in touch for a quote. We also offer a 20% Armed Forces and Veteran discount.
Why Choose Inspire First Training?
Realistic, Memorable Training
We go the extra mile to ensure you don't just learn — you experience. From understanding what cold, clammy skin actually feels like, what agonal breathing looks and sound like to practicing on advanced manikins that provide real-time feedback, our sessions are built to feel as close to the real thing as possible.
Inclusive, Life-Like Manikins
We use diverse Prestan manikins that represent both male and female casualties — because first aid doesn't happen in a one-size-fits-all world. We even create custom limbs with shoulders, arms, legs and feet to enhance your learning during primary and secondary surveys.
Feedback You Can Feel
Our manikins click and light up when you perform CPR at the correct depth and speed — giving you instant feedback and boosting your confidence.
Engaging Visual Learning
We reinforce your understanding through descriptive videos and realistic scenario acting. This blend of visual and practical learning makes it easier to retain knowledge when it matters most.
Small Group Sizes
Our courses are kept intentionally small (4-10 people) to allow for more 1-on-1 time, better engagement, and a safer, more focused learning environment
Your instructor
Gary is an RAF veteran and an outdoor training professional with over 39 years of leadership and training experience. Drawing on a wealth of real-world expertise, he delivers hands-on, realistic training that resonates deeply with participants.
Background:
- Led 22 global adventure training expeditions over 25 years - responsible for planning, first aid, and risk assessments.
- TRiM (Traumatic Risk Management) Instructor for 9 years, supporting resilience and psychological wellbeing.
- Served 10 years as a Diversity & Inclusion Advisor, championing inclusive practices.
- Accredited British Nordic Walking Instructor (INWA) for 8 years
- Certified Mountain Bike Trail Cycle Leader for 15 years.
- Lead Facilitator Instructor for 3 years, specializing in engaging delivery techniques.
- Led a team that designed and implemented the RAF's Award winning 'Everybody Everyday' training course to support 34000 personnel.
- NUCO certified First Aid Instructor for 6 years - Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
Now, as Director of his own Physical Wellbeing company, he empowers individuals and teams through immersive, experience-driven training. His pragmatic sessions leverage lived experience, ensuring training is memorable, relevant, and effective.
- DBS cleared
- SC security vetted
- Fully insured
- First Aid at Work instructor
- Catastrophic Bleed instructor
- Outdoor First Aid instructor
- Forestry First Aid instructor
- Student First Aid instructor
- Safeguarding instructor
- First Aid for Mental Health instructor
- CPD trained on Nordic Walking for people with Parkinsons
To explore how Inspire First Training can help you achieve your training objectives, contact us today.
Interested in Nordic Walking? Check out Nordic and Coffee where you can Stride then Sip.
Testimonials
- First Aid
Having attended Garys course I now feel that if ever faced with having to help save a life I could do with much more confidence. Excellent 2 hours, thank you!
Mark KNovember 2025 - First Aid
Gary Delivered a really hands on course. Learnt many things I had forgotten. I both enjoyed it and found Fun and Educational.
Adrian RNovember 2025 - First Aid
Thankyou for your First Aid course, 72 hours later my husband had a possible TIA. Your lesson kept one calm and a trip to the local hospital reassured one.
Joanna FOctober 2025 - First Aid
Best First Aid Training I have attended and I have attended quite a few. Garys personal stories complemented the course. He was very thorough at it was... Continue reading well paced.
Jane DOctober 2025 - First Aid
Gary was amazing. He was a very professional assessor that made the course fun and interesting by our practical and theory sessions.
Constance SWSeptember 2025 - First Aid
Gary was extremely informative and made the course and information very easy to learn and follow and also to remember. He made everyone feel comfortable... Continue reading and at ease. The practical exercises were really, really helpful for visual aids. Highly recommend
Sarah HSeptember 2025 - First Aid
Fantastic course and we will use Gary again. Thank you so much. Gary was approachable and adaptable to everyone’s requirements, Gary is thorough and... Continue reading very knowledgeable in first aid.
Carol HSeptember 2025 - First Aid
A great experience. Gary is an absolutely great trainer, who explained everything so well. Even answering what I thought were silly questions. So glad... Continue reading I came, I learnt so much.
Jenny SSeptember 2025 - First Aid
I really enjoyed the mobility and realism. It was great to learn as if the scenario was real. Great interactive and passionate training. The practice... Continue reading really engrained the theory and made it memorable, which is most important in stressful situations. Thankyou for making First Aid training fun.
Ella T-HSeptember 2025 - First Aid
Superb Explanations. Content was explained comprehensively but in an engaging and totally involved manner. Practical demonstrations with us doing the... Continue reading demos reinforced learning. Gary was First Class, as said, engaging, reassessing, encouraging and gave plenty of time for us to demonstrate learning. I’ve come away feeling confident that I would be able to act in the context of today’s programme.
Emma BSeptember 2025
Some of our happy clients
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