Petition · Department for Education
Mandate First Aid & mental wellbeing training for all school staff
Closed
328 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the Government to change the law to make it a statutory requirement for all school employees (teaching, non-teaching & support staff) to be trained in emergency first aid and mental wellbeing.
A trained person could provide immediate care during an accident or health crisis (e.g. choking, severe bleeding or a severe allergic reaction) no matter where in the building it happens. This could be lifesaving before professional paramedics arrive. Trained staff could be able to identify and recognise signs of mental health issues (like depression, anxiety and self-harm).
Timeline
| 14 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
328
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
14 Jan 2026
Closed
14 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 5 Aug 2026.