Year 6 Lifesaving Skills: Learning CPR and Using Defibrillators

This week, as part of their Being Human topic, the children took on an incredibly important and practical lesson – learning about CPR and the use of defibrillators. Guided by BHF interactive lessons, they discovered how these vital skills can make a difference in emergency situations.

The session began with an introduction to CPR, where the children learned how to check for responsiveness, call for help, and perform chest compressions effectively. They practiced the correct hand placement, rhythm, and pressure needed to keep blood flowing to the brain and vital organs until medical help arrives.

The children were also introduced to defibrillators – life-saving devices designed to restore a normal heartbeat in cases of cardiac arrest. They were taught how to recognise and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), including how to follow the voice prompts and place the pads safely.

Well done Year 6. For more information visit the British Heart Foundation.