Why should children learn first aid?

It is important to be aware that in 2020, teaching first aid became a compulsory part of the National Curriculum for PSHE in primary schools. But why should children learn first aid?

It is extremely beneficial for a child to learn first aid, as there are a number of scenarios in which first aid skills could be used, for example, if a child walked into a room and saw a parent or carer laying on the floor unresponsive, they could call for help, place them in the recovery position or even perform CPR

As well as performing first aid themselves, the child may be able to instruct another person to perform a first aid technique if they were unable to do so themselves.

6 great reasons, why children should learn first aid:

1. First aid helps children to become more risk aware and in the process helps to keep themselves safe

2. Learning first aid can boost a child's skills and confidence

3. It can help a child save a life by giving simple but effective first aid

4. First aid helps children to stay safe and save lives in emergency situations

5. First aid is actually fun

6. First aid builds on fine motor skills

Our Mini-Docs Children First Aid Course has been designed to be as engaging and fun for children to learn essential first aid skills. Our Mini-Docs course is a basic first aid course designed for children between the ages of 5 and 11 but is suitable for children of any age. A variety of common first aid topics are covered including:

• How and when to contact the emergency services,

• CPR,

• The recovery position,

• Choking

• Bandaging

• and many more.

Dynamo Training Solutions believe that learning should be available for everyone, and as such we tailor our courses to meet our learner's needs, abilities, and age. Our bespoke course is designed to be fun, interactive, and informative.

Why should children learn first aid?

Dynamo Training Solutions delivers training courses throughout London, Kent and the South East.