Petition · past parliament
Make first aid training, including CPR, compulsory in all UK schools
Rejected
13 signatures
What the petition asks
To make the teaching of first aid compulsory for all school students across the UK.
As a recent school leaver, I am concerned at the fact I went through primary and secondary education without any such training. Though widely offered as an optional module, I believe it should be made mandatory.
As a recent school leaver, I am concerned at the fact I went through primary and secondary education without any such training. Though widely offered as an optional module, I believe it should be made mandatory.
I have started this petition now after the worrying incident at the Euro 2020 match between Denmark and Finland. This made me realise how I might find myself in a situation where I would be ill-prepared to give potentially lifesaving first aid.
I intend on learning first aid in the immediate future to ensure I would be prepared should a critical situation unfortunately arise at any point.
I intend on learning first aid in the immediate future to ensure I would be prepared should a critical situation unfortunately arise at any point.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
The UK Government is only responsible for the national curriculum for England, but you may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action: Add CPR, Basic Life Support and Defib Training to National Curriculum for 14+
Timeline
| 12 Jun 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Jun 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
13
Status
Rejected
Rejected
17 Jun 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.