The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has announced substantial updates to its licensing criteria that will take effect on 1 December 2025. These changes will influence anyone applying for a new licence, renewing an existing one, or entering the private security sector for the first time.

Delivering first aid training is a responsibility that demands accuracy, consistency, and confidence. Whether a trainer is new or experienced, the quality of their teaching materials directly affects the learners’ engagement, understanding, and overall course outcomes.

In today’s competitive training market, every hour spent writing slides, preparing handouts or checking assessments is an hour not spent earning. For training providers, independent instructors and centres alike, efficiency matters. That is why the right first aid training materials are not a nice extra, they are a strategic asset.