Play Maker Award
The purpose of this qualification is to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of how to become a Play Maker and Sports Leader within the school setting.
Play Maker Award
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Overview
Delivered though interactive and engaging sessions, our qualified tutors will ensure all pupils have the opportunity to take part in practical activities which include the use of CPR manakins and trainer AED’s.
A number of role play scenarios will help embed understanding of danger of how to contact and communicate effectively with the emergency services. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions of our knowledgeable trainers, they will be more than willing to answer!
Now an essential part of the school curriculum, the topics we cover include:
- Keeping yourself safe/assessing danger
- Recognising signs and symptoms
- Know what to do in an emergency
- Giving first aid in different situations
- Focus on: Burns; Bleeds; Breaks; Choking; Unresponsive person; Asthma; CPR
Watch the video to see a class in action.
Trust the stats
150,000 people die each year in the UK in situations where first aid could make a difference. – Source: St. John’s Ambulance (2010)
The below stats from the Red Cross highlight why we need to ensure all children have access to high quality, first aid training. Someone’s life might just depend on it…
95%
of UK adults would not be able to save lives in first aid emergencies
71%
of adults lack the knowledge to act if someone was unresponsive
69%
of people lack the knowledge to act if someone was bleeding heavily
81%
said they lack the knowledge to act if a baby was choking
Benefits of first aid for your pupils
Develop understanding of how to deal with an emergency situation
Understand the important information to communicate with the emergency services
Pupils gain a better understanding of risk and how to recognise these
Development of self-esteem and confidence
Understanding of how to deliver CPR
The location of your nearest AED and how to use these
Case Study | Future First Aiders Alver Valley
Future First Aiders was delivered during Autumn 2 at Alver Valley schools. Read the full case study including the initial challenge, our approach and the results to find out more.
Case Study | Future First Aiders Alver Valley
Case Study | Future First Aiders Crofton Anne Dale
Future First Aiders was delivered across all year groups within KS2 through Autumn and Spring terms at Crofton Anne Dale Junior School. Read the full case study including the initial challenge, our approach and the results to find out more.
Case Study | Future First Aiders Crofton Anne Dale
