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Written question asked by Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 July 2025. It was answered by Catherine McKinnell (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Education.


CPR: Training

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure that every student leaves school with CPR training in Yeovil constituency.

Answer

All state-funded schools, including those in Yeovil, are required to teach first aid as part of the statutory health education curriculum, as part of relationships, sex and health education (RSHE). This includes dealing with common injuries, calling the emergency services and administering CPR, including developing an understanding of the purpose of defibrillators.

The department is currently reviewing the RSHE curriculum, including establishing whether any additional content is needed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
66036
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Training School leaving Yeovil CPR
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk