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Empowering Safer Workplaces & Communities Across The Country
Trusted Training That Makes a Difference
At Ferns-1st, we believe that safety training isn’t just about compliance—it’s about saving lives, building confidence, and empowering people to act when it matters most.
Founded in 2019 with our base for first aid courses in Highfields, Leicester, we’ve trained thousands of professionals across the UK in First Aid, Fire Safety, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, Mental Health, and more. Whether you’re a business, school, nursery, or healthcare organisation, we bring expert-led, accredited training right to your doorstep—or online at your convenience.
Our Story: From One Local Vision to National Impact
Ferns-1st was founded by Eric Fernandez, a passionate safety advocate with a clear mission: make high-quality, accessible safety training available to every workplace and educational setting in Leicester and across the UK.
Starting from a single training room in Highfields, we’ve grown into a national provider without ever losing our local roots. We’ve built our reputation not just on what we teach, but on how we teach it: with clarity, care, and a commitment to real-world application.
We’re proud to serve schools, childcare providers, SMEs, HR teams, and healthcare professionals, equipping them with essential life-saving skills through flexible, VAT-free, fully accredited training.
What We Stand For
At Ferns-1st, we’re driven by five core values:
- Trust: We deliver on what we promise—no hidden fees, no gimmicks.
- Clarity: Our training is easy to understand, remember, and apply.
- Community: We’re deeply rooted in Highfields, Leicester, and love supporting local organisations.
- Accessibility: We keep training affordable and offer both online and in-person delivery.
- Excellence: Our accreditations with CPD, AoHT, Highfield, and Ofsted standards reflect our commitment to quality.
Meet Your Team of Experts
Behind every training session is a team of certified professionals who are not only qualified instructors but passionate educators.
Our trainers come from practical, hands-on backgrounds in healthcare, emergency services, and risk management, bringing realism and relevance to every course we run.
Each member is:
- Fully certified and experienced
- DBS-checked
- Passionate about empowering learners with actionable, life-saving skills
What Sets Ferns-1st Apart?
We know you have choices when it comes to safety training in Leicester. Here’s why our clients continue to choose us over big national chains and lesser-known providers:
We come to you – All training is available on-site across Leicester and the UK.
Flexible & Affordable – No VAT, transparent pricing, and custom course delivery.
Fast Certification – Receive your nationally recognised certificate within a week.
Tailored Courses – Every session is adapted to the unique needs of your staff or industry.
Fully Compliant – Our training aligns with HSE, EYFS, and Ofsted requirements.
Hear From the People We’ve Helped
“The training for paediatric first aid was really informative, I gained more knowledge. The Trainer Eric Fernandez was friendly and delivered the training brilliantly. I received the certificate on the same day. I would definitely recommend to people to do the course with Ferns1st” – Rapinder
“Eric Fernandez was our emergency first aid and pediatric first aid trainer. I must say he was very knowledgeable, and engaging and made sure that the group understood every section of the course. I’ve always wanted to learn how to carry out CPR and with Eric’s guidance, I felt comfortable and assured that I could administer CPR in an emergency. Highly recommended training course and trainer – 5 stars!!.” – James
We’re proud to maintain a 5-star rating on Google Reviews, and you can also find feedback on Trustpilot, Facebook, and Instagram.
Our Reach from Offering Health & Safety Courses from Highfields to the Nation
While we call Highfields, Leicester home, our training services extend across the UK. From local schools and nurseries to corporate offices and healthcare facilities, we’re ready to bring expert safety training directly to your team, on-site or online.
Ready to Train With Us?
Let’s make your workplace, school, or organisation a safer place, starting today.
Call Us: 0116 497 9775
Email: info@ferns1st.com
Location: 78 Uppingham Road, Highfields, Leicester, LE5 0QE
Or use our Contact Page to request a quote or book your next course.
Let’s Raise the Standard for Safety at Work —Together.
Whether it’s First Aid, Fire Safety, or Compliance Training in Leicester or across the UK, Ferns-1st is here to help the country’s workforce and communities become safer, stronger, and more confident, one course at a time.