This course is designed specifically for school pupils and sixth-form students.

Our aim is to equip as many children as possible with a sound knowledge of First Aid. The pupils are taught the importance of staying calm during a first aid emergency and how/when to use the lifesaving skills they have acquired.

The course is delivered by a health professional, using active participation methods. We feel our students learn most effectively when they learn through movement; the course therefore involves role-play and lots of hands-on practice with training aids. The courses are not taught using ‘shock tactics’ but are conducted in a light and fun environment.

Course Content

The course can include the following subjects. We also run the course to fulfils the requirements of the first aid element of the Duke of Edinburgh (DoE) expedition syllabus. It is suitable for the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.

• What is First Aid?
• Triage
• Communication and casualty care
• coping in an emergency
• primary survey
• resuscitation
• recovery position
• bleeding
• shock (medical and emotional)
• bites and stings
• burns and scalds
• heat exhaustion
• hypothermia
• bone, muscle and joint injuries

Course Duration

The course content and duration can be adapted to your needs. We can run weekly sessions or a course over an intensive day (or so).

Certification

Those aged 16 years and over are awarded an Ofsted-Complaint certificate, valid for 3 years. All pupils are also awarded a certificate of attendance, a pocket mouth shield (for CPR) and a comprehensive First Aid Manual.
The course follows the Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines 2010.

The National Curriculum & First Aid Training for Pupils?

First aid training can be incorporated into many areas of the curriculum such as:

• PSHE
• Citizenship
• PE
• Sports Leaders Award
• The Duke of Edinburgh Award

A number of our clients currently use the course to make up part of their enrichment program. There is an emphasis within the course to encourage students to take responsibility of their actions and to be aware of their role within society, to assist (as long as it is not putting themselves/others at risk) with the event of a First Aid Emergency.

Feedback

“Highly recommended. The pupils were all engaged and enjoyed the course.” 

Dartford Girls Grammar School 

“A fantastic course…taught over a number of sessions with ample time to recap and refresh the pupil’s knowledge…we’ll be rebooking for next year!”

The Perse School, Cambridge

“First Aid For Schools train the pupils (aged 8+), parents, trainee-teachers and staff. It’s a wonderful provision and means everyone at Rainbow Montessori (staff, pupils and children) are First Aid trained. The courses are fun, informative and delivered in a very professional manner. The quality is second to none.” 

Beverly Randall, Schools Coordinator. Rainbow Montessori Schools/Training College, London

“A thoroughly enjoyable and informative course. The girls seemed to take on-board the information…the tutors were brilliant and very professional…we’ll definitely sign up for next year!”

Beth Jacob’s Grammar School for Girls

“First Aid has been fantastically useful. We are very much looking forward to getting the certificates and these will stand us in very good stead in the future. Kitty is a wonderful teacher and has lots of anecdotes to keep us interested. The sessions have been thoroughly interactive and engaging.” 

City of London School for Girls

“We’ve really enjoyed our classes. They were hands-on and very informative…a life skill”

Tiferes Girls School

“Brilliant course. Highly recommended”, 

Warren Dell Primary School

First Aid for Schools aims to provide the very best in Paediatric First Aid Training. See what past course participants are saying about us here.

To book message us or call 020 8883 9613.