Home learning pathway

We know that teachers and parents have a lot to keep them busy, but what could be more empowering than learning vital first aid skills? Even better the whole family can get involved.

First aid champions* is packed full of learning activities for 5 to 18 year olds. From films and photos to role plays and quizzes there’s something for everyone.

To help you get started on using the website we’ve created two learning pathways (for each of the primary and secondary sections) to help you use the site in a home-school setting. The whole site is free for you to use and explore, the pathways are there to guide if needed.

Secondary pathway 1

• Explore the work of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement.
• Explore three skills

a. bleeding heavily

b. burn

c. head injury

• Test yourself with our quizzes section.
• Explore the importance of first aid and choosing to help.
• Understand how to keep yourself safe.
• Share your skills with others.

You can continue working your way through the site, click other teaching plan downloads for activity ideas or wait until we release the next pathway to continue learning.

For full details of the pathway download the document below. 

Secondary pathway 2

• Reflect on the importance of helping with inspiring you to help.
• Think about coping skills.
• Learn why first aid is important and pick your skills.
• Explore a skill and test yourself with a quiz.

a. has a broken bone and quiz

b. is choking and quiz

c. is suspected to be having a heart attack and quiz

d. is suspected to be having a stroke and quiz

• Share your new skills with others

You can continue working your way through the site, click other teaching plan downloads for activity ideas or wait until we release the next pathway to continue learning.

For full details of the pathway download the document below.

Feedback

We would love to hear your feedback on First aid champions. Please email reducation@redcross.org.uk with your thoughts on how we can improve the site.