Overview

This bill mandates the inclusion of emergency life support skills training as a compulsory part of the National Curriculum in England's secondary schools and special schools. The aim is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively in emergency situations.

Description

The National Curriculum (Emergency Life Support Skills) Bill amends the Education Act 2002. It introduces a definition of "emergency life support skills" as actions to keep someone alive until professional help arrives. The bill then makes teaching these skills compulsory for all secondary and special school pupils in England. This addition will be reflected in several sections of the Education Act 2002, ensuring that emergency life support skills are formally incorporated into the curriculum, attainment targets, and school inspection frameworks.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't specify the exact cost of implementing the new curriculum requirement. The financial impact will depend on factors like teacher training, resource provision (e.g., equipment), and curriculum development. No specific figures are provided in the bill itself.

Groups Affected

The bill primarily affects:

• Secondary school and special school pupils in England: They will be required to receive emergency life support skills training.
• Secondary school and special school teachers in England: They will need to be trained to deliver the new curriculum content.
• The Department for Education: Responsible for overseeing the implementation and monitoring of the new curriculum requirements.
• School governing bodies: Responsible for ensuring the provision of appropriate resources and training.

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