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Access all the support and guidance you need to teach first aid.

A teacher standing in front of a whiteboard. Athro yn sefyll o flaen bwrdd gwyn.

We're here to support you

The British Red Cross is providing free support for educators delivering first aid education. Whether it's peer support, joining a British Red Cross webinar or watching our helpful guidance videos.

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Planning for next term? (Primary)

Use our suggested sequencing document for primary educators teaching first aid.

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Planning for next term? (Secondary)

Take a look at our suggested approach for secondary educators teaching first aid.

My Groups and evaluation guidelines

Read our educator's guidelines to create groups in First Aid Champions and track learners’ progress.

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Watch our helpful videos

Find out about the learning approach, how the site links to the curriculum and a handy demonstration.

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Join our closed Facebook group

Discuss first aid education and get support from fellow educators

Dele holds frozen peas against a bump on his head. Georgia and her mum comfort him. Mae Dele yn dal pys wedi rhewi yn erbyn yr anaf i'w ben. Mae Georgia a'i mam yn ei gysuro.

Primary guidance and support

Read educator guidance on using First aid champions for 5–11-year-olds.

Seb presses a cloth onto his bleeding arm as Hayley calls 999. Mae Seb yn pwyso lliain ar ei fraich sy'n gwaedu wrth i Hayley ffonio 999.

Secondary guidance and support

Read educator guidance on using First aid champions for 11–18-year-olds.

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Create a First aid champions account to set up learner groups and track your learners' progress and results.

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What do educators think of First aid champions?

Teachers share their thoughts on teaching first aid and using First aid champions to help children and young people learn life-saving skills. Listen to how simple teachers have found it to use.

Teaching first aid is more important than ever

First aid is now a compulsory part of the curriculum, but this isn't the only reason schools should focus on the subject. Two teachers explain how it can bring out the best in students

Listen to the podcast on TES

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Create a First aid champions account to set up learner groups and track your learners' progress and results.

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