mandatory training for secondary schools to teach CPR and first aid.
To add mandatory training for secondary schools to teach CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and first aid to increase the chance to save lives and to help before paramedics arrive.
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- 08 APR 2026Petition rejectedalready-happening
How to administer CPR and first aid is already part of the health curriculum for secondary schools, which you can see on page 38 of the curriculum guidance here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1090195/Relationships_Education_RSE_and_Health_Education.pdf
- 11 MAR 2026Petition created
Background
First aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) should be mandatory in secondary schools because they teach life-saving skills. In emergencies such as cardiac arrest or choking, quick action can save lives before medical help arrives. Teaching these skills builds confidence, responsibility, and awareness in students. It also creates safer communities, as more people will know how to respond effectively in dangerous situations. This knowledge can help save lives every day.