Petition · Department for Education

Make First Aid Training a mandatory part of the curriculum in schools

Open for signatures 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.