£250.00

Course duration: 2 hours

Price displayed is per class of 30

Additional people at a cost

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The course introduces pupils to first aid in a way that suits their age. They learn to stay safe, get help quickly, and give simple care for common injuries. It also lays the groundwork for the CPR and AED skills taught at KS3.

Module 1: Calling for help (statutory)  

• What an emergency is. Checking for danger before helping.

• How to call 999 or 112, including from a locked phone.

• What information to give: where you are, what happened, and who's hurt.

• Practising calls through role play. 

Module 2: Basic life support  

• Checking whether someone is responsive and breathing.

• Shouting for help and calling 999.

• Placing someone in the recovery position.

• An introduction to CPR and defibrillators, ready for KS3.  

Module 3: Choking  

• How to spot choking.

• Encouraging a casualty to cough.

• Getting an adult and calling for help Age-appropriate awareness of back blows.  

Module 4: Bleeding  

• Minor cuts and grazes.

• Pressing on a wound to slow bleeding.

• When bleeding is serious and needs 999. 

Module 5: Burns and scalds  

• Common causes at home and at school.

• Cooling a burn under cold running water.

• Covering a burn loosely. When to get medical help.  

Module 6: Bites and stings  

• Insect stings, animal bites, and plant stings. Simple first aid for each.

• Recognising when a sting causes a serious allergic reaction.  

Module 7: Head injuries (statutory example)  

• How head injuries happen during play and sport. Signs that someone needs help, such as dizziness, sickness, or confusion.

• Telling an adult, and knowing when to call 999.  

Module 8: Allergies  

• What an allergy is and common triggers.

• The signs of a severe reaction.

• Helping someone use their adrenaline auto-injector and calling 999. 

Module 9: Asthma  

• What asthma is.

• Recognising an asthma attack.

• Helping someone sit up and use their reliever inhaler.

• Getting an adult, and knowing when to call 999.  

Module 10: Scenario practice and review  

• Working through the St John Ambulance KS2 scenario cards in groups Linking skills from across the modules.

• A review quiz.