Meet the Trainer - Ashley in Elmbridge

My name is Ashley. I’m the local Daisy First Aid Trainer for Elmbridge & surrounds in Surrey.

Here are 5 things about me…

Why I became a Daisy First Aid Trainer….

I wanted to help empower parents more. Parenting is incredibly rewarding, it’s also very tiring so anything that helps people feel more confident in that role is a good thing, right?

My background/own experience…

I originally trained as a Montessori Directress, qualifying in the Infancy & Pre-school Diplomas. I’ve worked in Montessori nurseries, been a TA in Pre-prep, been a sole charge nanny & worked as a room manager in Daycare nurseries. Overall I had 20 years post qualification experience with babies & children before joining DFA.

What I love about teaching…

Seeing people who attend classes and courses go from being nervous & unsure, to being more relaxed and equipped to handle situations.

My proudest moments…

Getting emails to say that people have used what they learned in the class/course to help someone & they didn’t shy away from stepping up to help..

Something fun/interesting about me…

I have always been a supporter of charity. I have done treks and other challenges to raise money for charities that are close to my heart.

After I came back from Climbing Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, one of my Mum’s friends who had sponsored me gave me an action figure – she said I was her action hero – wow!

If I can inspire others to help people, then that’s a wonderful thing.

What I offer & where…

I train in these postcodes: GU22, GU23, KT6, KT10, KT11, KT12, KT13, KT14, KT22, KT23, KT24,

Classes that I offer:

1 hr Baby Basics class
2hr Parent/family class – this can be a Duty of Care for Child Activity Workers.
6 hr Emergency Paediatric First Aid course
12 hr Paediatric First Aid course