start teaching first aid in secondary schools

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

first aid is a huge skill that can save lives. according to the British red cross, up to 59 percent of deaths could have been prevented with adequate first aid training. it is something which could save lives

in school, i spent up to two hours a week learning art, music and drama. all of which i dropped and got no qualifications from, and completely wasted my time. why couldn't have this time be used to learn something that makes a difference?

Why it was rejected

The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.

How to administer CPR 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

Timeline

12 Mar 2025	Petition opened for signatures
7 Apr 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 7 Apr 2025

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