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My name is Kerry Bunting and I am the owner and first aid trainer at Emberiza Mini's. My next goal is to add Pet First Aid to the list!

Emberiza Mini’s was created to make first aid accessible to everyone 💛

We offer small, friendly, community-focused classes at an affordable rate, helping people feel confident to act when it matters most🫶🏼 Our family business began in 2018 when my dad, Keith Bunting, founded Keith Bunting Social Care. After several years of steady growth—and navigating the challenges of COVID—the company began to

expand into new areas. After completing two years of college studying Forensics, and following the birth of my daughter, I made the decision to join the family business. I built our first website and began supporting the company while starting university, where I am now in my third year of a four-year degree in Health Care with Health Sciences. As our roles within the business grew, we rebranded to Emberiza Training Services Ltd to reflect our family’s shared involvement. “Emberiza” comes from the genus of birds known as the “Bunting ” a fitting tribute to our family name. In 2025, after working in administration for several years, I decided to take the next step and train as an instructor. I enrolled on my Award in Education and Training, completed the required assignments and preparation, and by December 2025 I became a qualified First Aid, Paediatric First Aid, and AED instructor. I created Emberiza Mini’s to continue working within the family brand while offering something more focused on the community: affordable family first aid classes. My aim is to provide small, friendly, local sessions that make essential first aid skills accessible to everyone—without breaking the bank.

06/06/2026

Dogs are experts at keeping us on our toes. One minute they're snoozing peacefully, the next they're eating something mysterious from a hedge, limping dramatically, or convincing us a minor scratch is the end of the world. 😅

Would you know what to do in a real emergency?

Join our Level 2 Canine First Aid (VTQ) course and learn practical, potentially life-saving skills in a fun, friendly environment. Whether you're a dog owner, walker, groomer, trainer, pet sitter, or just completely obsessed with dogs (we get it 🐕), this course is for you.

🐾 You'll learn:
✔ Canine CPR
✔ Injuries and bandaging
✔ Recognising common illnesses
✔ Emergency response techniques
✔ And much more!
*This course does not replace vet care but can help you feel more prepared in case of an emergency*

📅 Upcoming Dates:
📍 Gorleston (NR31 7AJ)
🗓️ Saturday 1st August
⏰ 10am – 3pm

📍 Ipswich (IP3 9NF)
🗓️ Thursday 6th August
⏰ 10am – 3pm

💷 Only £65 per person
✅ CPD Accredited
✅ Certificated through ProTrainings
✅ Suitable for pet professionals and dog owners alike

Let's face it, we spend hundreds on toys they'll ignore and beds they'll refuse to sleep in. Investing £65 in knowledge that could help save their life feels like a bargain. ❤️

Spaces are limited, so don't leave it until your dog has eaten a sock to wish you'd booked!

📩 Message us for more information or to secure your place.

01/06/2026

🐾 TWO FANTASTIC CANINE COURSES COMING TO GORLESTON! 🐾

In collaboration with the lovely Abby from Hair Of The Dog • Gorleston, we’re delighted to offer two practical canine training courses.

📍 Venue:
Mariners Compass Public House
21 Middleton Road
Gorleston, Norfolk
NR31 7AJ

Safe Paws – Canine Care & First Aid Certification
📅 25th July 2026
💷 Only £50 per person

Perfect for dog owners and animal lovers who want to confidently care for dogs and respond in an emergency.

You’ll learn:
✅ Canine health and wellbeing
✅ Grooming and preventative care
✅ Vaccinations and safety
✅ Understanding canine behaviour
✅ CPR and choking response
✅ Wound care and bleeding control
✅ Fractures, burns, poisoning, seizures and more

🎓 Upon completion, you’ll receive a Canine Care & First Aid Certification, demonstrating your commitment to canine health and safety.

Level 2 Canine First Aid (VTQ)
📅 1st August 2026
💷 Only £65 per person

A practical 5-hour qualification designed for dog walkers, pet sitters, groomers, trainers, kennel staff and other pet care professionals.

You’ll develop the skills and confidence to:
✅ Perform canine CPR
✅ Apply bandages correctly
✅ Assess injuries and illnesses
✅ Manage shock
✅ Respond to common canine medical emergencies

🎓 Successful learners will receive a TQUK-endorsed Level 2 Canine First Aid (VTQ) certificate.
⭐ CPD Accredited
⭐ Certificate valid for 3 years

Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your place!

🐾 Learn lifesaving skills. Build confidence. Help keep dogs safe and healthy. 🐾

To book go to https://www.emberizaminis.com/public-courses ❤️

20/05/2026

Keep your team prepared with practical, professional first aid training delivered at your workplace.

Whether you’re looking for non-regulated awareness training to build staff confidence, or fully regulated courses that meet HSE requirements, we can help.

Courses Available

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) -
6 Hour Regulated Course
✔ Delivered at your venue
✔ Up to 12 people
✔ £200 fixed rate + £10pp for certification

Basic First Aid -
4 Hour Non-Regulated Course
✔ Delivered at your venue
✔ Up to 12 people
✔ £160 fixed rate

First Aid at Work (FAW)-
18 Hour Regulated Course (3 Days)
✔ Delivered at your venue
✔ Up to 12 people
✔ £600 fixed rate + £10pp for certification

Refresher Training
Refresher courses are also available to help staff maintain confidence, competence, and compliance.

Please note that if a venue is more than 30 miles from IP3 we may add additional charges for fuel expenses. This is at our discretion depending on the venue.

Equip your workplace with the knowledge and skills to respond when it matters most.

Get in touch today to discuss your training requirements and book your course.

05/05/2026

🐾 Pet First Aid – Live Zoom Sessions 🐾

Wednesday 3rd June [11:30am till 1pm]
Wednesday 3rd June [8pm till 9:30pm]
Sunday 7th June [2pm till 3:30pm]

Would you know what to do if your pet stopped breathing, was choking, or got injured? Join my 90-minute live online Pet First Aid session and learn the essential skills to help you act quickly and confidently in an emergency.

- Delivered via Zoom
- £10 per person

This session is designed to be practical, relaxed, and genuinely useful with no scary jargon, just real-life skills you can actually use.

We’ll cover how to check your pet in an emergency, basic CPR for dogs and cats, choking, bleeding, burns and injuries, spotting serious illness like heatstroke or poisoning, and how to safely transport an injured pet.

Go to https://www.emberizaminis.com/onlinepet to book your place!🐶❤️

04/05/2026

23/04/2026

Just a few snaps of what we get up to in our children’s sessions🫶🏼❤️

21/04/2026

🚑✨ First Aid Skills Day for the Whole Family! ✨🚑
Join us on Sunday 24th May 2026 at The Guide Hut, Harwich for a fun, hands-on day of learning lifesaving skills❤️
🦸‍♀️ Children’s First Aid Workshops
Perfect for building confidence and safety awareness:
• Little Lifesavers (ages 3–7) – 12:00–12:45
• Mini Responders (ages 8–13) – 1:00–2:00
💷 Only £6 per child
Your child will learn how to deal with emergencies in a safe and age appropriate way!
Paediatric First Aid (Adults & Children 9+)
🕒 3pm – 6pm | 💷 £25 per person
Learn essential skills including CPR, choking, burns, head injuries, and more — all in a relaxed, supportive environment.
☕ Free refreshments throughout the day!
📜 Certificate of attendance
🎉 Friendly, interactive sessions for all
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!
📩 Message now to book or for more information
Let’s build confidence, skills, and safer communities—together 💚

12/04/2026

Yesterday was something Close to our hearts❤️

We attended the Hope to Connect event yesterday at Trinity Park. And This was even more special to us than when we first signed up!

Sadly on Wednesday we lost my grandad (our biggest supporter) after a short battle with Lung Cancer. After being diagnosed on the 20th of March after a long hospital stay with was they thought was pneumonia we started making plans and got him home. Sadly his fight was short and he took his last breathe with all of us around him at 1:35am🪽

We instantly knew we had to work even harder to raise money on Saturday and with our competition managed to raise £50.

We hoped to get more but the weather wasn’t on our side and we had to leave after the record attempt dui g to the wind. But it was a good day

Bump bear (spoiler of the name!) even met a friend!

We were pleased we could attend an event and our next challenge is going to be working to raise as much money as we can for St Elizabeth’s Hospice who helped car for grandad in his short time he had at home❤️

31/03/2026

We’ve heard your feedback 👇

Thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to share their thoughts after attending our courses — we really do listen and take it on board 💬

Here are a few key points we wanted to address:

• Why do we cover adult CPR in a paediatric course?
We’ve had a few questions about this. Current Resuscitation Council guidance advises covering infants, children and adolescents. Because adolescent care is very similar to adult care, this is always included. For example, a 16-year-old may still be classed as a child but often requires adult-style CPR (two-handed compressions).

• Course length & content
Our course was built following extensive research into what people want from paediatric first aid. The content of our courses are always listed when advertised and when booking. That said, we know everyone is different — if you’d prefer shorter, more focused sessions, let us know and we can look at creating these 🙌

• Why do sessions sometimes run over?
We always say 3 hours is a guide. Questions, discussions and longer breaks out of my control do happen, so sessions can run a little longer — we’d rather you leave confident than rushed.

• Slides & equipment
We’re working on improving this where we can. Venues do vary, and sometimes equipment (like heavier projector screens) isn’t suitable — for example on soft flooring where it could cause damage — so we’re not always able to use it. sometimes I do not know this until I arrive on the day.

Moving forward...
We’re always looking to improve and give you the most practical, confidence-building training possible ❤️

If there’s something you’d like to see before booking, just reach out — we’d love to hear from you.

Address

168 Nacton Road
Ipswich
IP39JN

Telephone

+447565945548

Website

https://www.emberizaminis.com/

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