Petition · Department for Education
Make First Aid Training a mandatory part of the curriculum in schools
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86 signatures
What the petition asks
Make first aid training mandatory in UK schools as part of the curriculum. We believe this will ensure a higher chance of survival for victims of attacks, medical emergencies & mental health crises. Not all students receive this now, and we feel the reward will be countless saved lives.
Currently, the UK sees a high number of sharp implement attacks, terror attacks and mental health crises. These, alongside regular medical emergencies claim many lives every year unexpectedly, many of which we believe could be prevented by comprehensive training in schools and colleges, which would not only teach the skills required, but develop the confidence to apply them. People don't rise to emergency situations, they fall back on their training.
Timeline
| 14 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
86
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education
Opened
14 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.