As part of our Relationships and Health Education topic ‘Keeping Safe,’ we took part in a First Aid workshop.
We found out about how we can help someone if they are hurt or unwell. We met ‘Teddy’, he was there for us to practice our new skills!
We learnt all about the importance of pressing down on a cut, to help stop us from bleeding. We learnt that blood is very important, and we need to keep as much in our bodies as possible! So pressing down is very helpful.
We practiced pressing down on Teddys ‘cut’, and then put a plaster on his cut. Reception were very kind, giving Teddy hugs and saying they hope he feels better soon.
Then we learnt about what to do if someone bumps their head – using a cold pack or an ice pack straight away to stop a big bump or bruise from forming. We practiced helping eachother, and placing cold packs on our ‘bumped’ heads.
Then poor Teddy fell over, and Mini First Aid showed us how to help someone if they are not responding. The most important thing is to place them on their side, and then call the special number 999! We practiced turning Teddy over, and using pretend phones to call 999. It is very important for us to know our address, so we can say where we need the ambulance to come and help.
Thank you to the SVPA and Miss Siswick for organising this special workshop, Reception learnt so many important skills!
