Overview

This Bill mandates emergency first aid (EFA) education in all state-funded secondary schools in England. The curriculum must include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillator training, with teacher training and guidance provided by the Secretary of State.

Description

The bill amends the Education Act 2002 and the Education Act 1996 to include compulsory EFA education in all state-funded secondary schools, including maintained schools, city technology colleges, city colleges for the technology of the arts, and academy schools.

The EFA curriculum will cover: recognizing when medical attention is needed; summoning help; identifying common scenarios (unconsciousness, choking, bleeding, heart attack, asthma/epilepsy episodes); appropriate EFA actions; and using CPR and defibrillators. Specific curriculum details will be determined by schools, but the Secretary of State can provide further details or amendments via regulations. The Secretary of State will also ensure teacher training includes EFA and provide guidance on best practice, subject to annual review and public consultation.

The National Curriculum will not include attainment targets or assessments for EFA, and the Secretary of State will conduct a public consultation before enacting the changes. Independent reviews of EFA's effectiveness will be undertaken after the first cohort of students completes their education.

Government Spending

The bill does not specify exact figures for government spending. However, costs are expected to arise from teacher training, curriculum development, the creation and distribution of guidance materials, and independent reviews. The actual cost is yet to be determined.

Groups Affected

• State-funded secondary schools: Will be required to implement the EFA curriculum.
• Teachers: Will receive mandatory training and will be responsible for delivering the curriculum.
• Pupils: Will receive compulsory EFA training.
• Secretary of State for Education: Responsible for providing guidance, conducting reviews, and overseeing the implementation of the bill.
• Local authorities: Will have a role in overseeing the implementation of the bill within their areas.

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