Basic first aid Key Stage 1, 2, 3 & 4

Basic first aid
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First aid lesson plans and resources
First aid lesson plans and resources

Free first aid teaching resources to give young people the confidence to do the right thing when it really counts. From September 2020, all state-funded schools in England will be required to teach first aid as part of health education for all Key Stages. This will include basic first aid skills for common injuries. Primary school pupils will be required to learn how to confidently make an emergency call and how to deal with head injuries. Secondary school pupils will be required to learn further first aid skills such as CPR and the purpose of defibrillators. Schools that are not ready to teach the new subjects, or are unable to adequately meet the requirements because of the challenging circumstances, should aim to start preparations to…

https://www.sja.org.uk/get-advice/first-aid-lesson-plans/

LIVES
LIVES

LIVES is a Lincolnshire charity that supports hundreds of highly trained and dedicated volunteers to respond to local medical emergencies before handing over to ambulance services. Offering courses in first aid.

https://lives.org.uk/

The national association for PSHE education professionals
The national association for PSHE education professionals

The national association for PSHE education professionals. Providing members with dedicated support, resources, training & guidance.

https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/

The NHS
The NHS

The NHS site offers important information on how to carry out basic first aid.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/first-aid

The British Red Cross
The British Red Cross

The British Red Cross offers help to anyone, anywhere in the UK and around the world so they get the support they need if crisis strikes. The website informs of ways help can be offered and given including volunteering.

https://www.redcross.org.uk/

St John's Ambulance
St John's Ambulance

The nation's leading first aid charity, St John Ambulance offers training courses, advice, volunteering opportunities, event support and products.

https://www.sja.org.uk/

Twinkl
Twinkl

Teacher created resources providing schemes of work, lesson planning and assessments, online educational games and more.

https://www.twinkl.co.uk

Key Statements

Primary - How to make a clear and efficient call to emergency services if necessary.

Primary - Concepts of basic first-aid, for example dealing with common injuries, including head injuries.

Secondary - Basic treatment for common injuries.

Secondary - Life-saving skills, including how to administer CPR.15

Secondary - The purpose of defibrillators and when one might be needed.

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