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The Department for Education has just undertaken a consultation on what should be included on the school curriculum for PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education). First aid training is a vital life skill and there is increasing pressure on schools to provide it as an integral part of the school curriculum. The initial request is for one hour of age appropriate first aid training to be received by all school children every year. This is a token gesture but is a great start to empowering more children with these potentially life-saving skills. First aid training provides children with a vital knowledge base for dealing with any medical emergencies they may be faced. In addition to any first aid training they may have at school, many teenagers are now also choosing to take our online and practical courses as a fabulous option for their Duke of Edinburgh Award.
For older children and teenagers, a first aid course can really boost their confidence, so they feel fully prepared should they or their friends need first line medical help. It can also help them with Sports Leadership Awards and it is highly sought after by UCAS, particularly if applying for a medically related subject. It can help with earning some money too; parents feel far more confident leaving their little ones with a teenage babysitter who is equipped with the skills to help if there is an accident, and Sports and kids clubs view first aid skills as a necessity for anyone wanting to work with them. Therefore, not only are first aid skills hugely valuable and potentially life-saving; the qualification gained is likely to increase a young person’s chances in this highly competitive world.