Best pre-assessment practice should be nurse-led with access to a paediatric consultant anaesthetist (or consultant anaesthetist with paediatric interest) and clear pathways for escalation in place to support decision making. This course aims to equip the nurse with the required knowledge to support effective, person-centred preparation that will result in an efficient pathway for children to access surgery/procedures under anaesthesia with improved outcomes, patient and family experience and reduction of cancellations.