RSHE in Action: First Aid Skills

2 July 2026

First Aid Skills Development in PE Lessons

Students in Years 7–10 have been leraning essential first aid skills in their PE lessons as part of the Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) curriculum.

Learning Essential Skills

Gaining confidence in responding safely and effectively in emergency situations, pupils have learned how to call 999 using the LIONEL method, giving clear details about:

Location
Incident
Other services required
Number of casualties
Extent of injuries
Repeating location

Students also practised completing a primary survey using DRABC, checking for:

Danger
Response
Airways
Breathing
Knowing when CPR is needed

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Practical Skills and Realistic Scenarios

Using first aid manikins, students demonstrated strong technique and growing confidence in responding to a range of realistic first aid scenarios.

Placing someone in the recovery position
Finding and using defibrillators

This learning aims to ensure all students feel comfortable seeking help, confident supporting friends or family in an emergency, and empowered with practical skills that could make a real difference when it matters most.

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