September 2012

The know zone

  • Field of dreams
    The DfE's Olympic call for more sport in state schools – coinciding with the relaxing of regulations for school sport accommodation – has left the sport lobby up in arms. Richard Bird examines the potential legal impact... More
  • Say a little prayer...
    The government is ploughing ahead with its plans to reform school funding but what exactly will these changes be and how will they affect schools? Sam Ellis explains the many complexities of these proposals and looks at what they will mean for schools. More
  • Lead vocals
    Quotes from Henry Brook Adams, Margaret Meade, Victor Hugo and Donald Quinn More
  • Prince of tides
    Anthony Smith is executive head of Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School (HLHS) on the outskirts of Halifax as well as the Fountain Springs Day Nursery and Maltings College which are based in a Grade II listed former brewery in the town. Next summer, he is swimming the Channel for Cancer Research UK. More
  • Learning Aid
    ProTrainings' first aid course helps students understand the fundamental principles of first aid and gives them the confidence to act in an emergency. More
  • Adding value
    Getting the best from your staff More
  • Reformed views
    Are GCSEs in need of reform or are they fit for purpose? The government is planning major reform to GCSEs that could lead to a return to O level-style qualifications and could give a single exam board responsibility for each subject. Here, leaders share their own views. More
  • Leaders' surgery
    Advice on Ofsted and Portable CRB checks? More
  • Grade inflation not just hot air
    ASCL's last Council meeting, on 21-22 June, took place well before GCSE results day. However, concerns about the future of exams and accusations of grade inflation were already high on the agenda. More
  • Weather the storm
    This year's English GCSE grading fiasco signals the beginning of a tempest of reform to curriculum and assessment. Brian Lightman sets out what is known so far – and more importantly what is not. More
  • Mr Gove
    The talk in Westminster has been of a re-shuffle and the name Gove has been much to the fore. So what might he do next? Peter Campling explores the possibilities. More
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Learning Aid

ProTrainings' first aid course helps students understand the fundamental principles of first aid and gives them the confidence to act in an emergency.

Who is the course for?

The Student First Aid Course is a unique first aid e-learning programme for secondary school children across the UK. The course is also available to after-school clubs as well as to colleges and students within further education.

How is the course delivered?

The course is delivered through a combination of classroom-based training and online resources. It can also be integrated into ICT classes. Students watch a series of videos before being tested on their knowledge by answering multiple-choice questions. On answering every category correctly, they can then download a free student manual, certificate and home emergency card. ProTrainings' instructors can come into schools and colleges and supplement the course with hands-on training.

The course takes just one hour to complete and uses video scenarios and text prompts to guide students through what to do in a range of emergencies, as well as how to prevent accidents.

What topics does the course cover?

Modules covered include preventing infection; how to tell if someone is unconscious but breathing; how to identify a cardiac arrest; how to perform CPR; what to do in the event of someone choking, breaking a bone, bleeding, suffering anaphylaxis or having a stroke; and it even includes a section on pet first aid.

Is there a cost?

No – it is the only resource of its kind for secondary schools and colleges and it is available for free across the country.

Why was the course developed?

The course has been developed in response to the concerns about the lack of CPR and first aid training in the National Curriculum at secondary level.

Keith Sleightholm, managing director of ProTrainings, said: "A lot of children are put in a position where they have to administer first aid, so it's imperative they understand the fundamental principles of first aid and the different ways of calling the emergency services.

"There are a lot of campaigns out there to put first aid onto the National Curriculum but it hasn't happened yet. We feel there is no reason why every student shouldn't have this training as soon as possible. Kids are hungry to learn and these are really crucial life-saving skills."

How do teachers access the material?

The material is available at www.studentfirstaid.co.uk and it provides full details of how schools can make use of this resource.

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