Year 2 RSHE Lesson – Basic First Aid (Emergencies and Getting Help)

This engaging and age appropriate Year 2 Basic First Aid RSHE lesson builds on early emergency awareness and develops pupils’ confidence in responding safely when someone is hurt or unwell. Designed for KS1 pupils, this health education resource helps children understand their role as calm and responsible helpers while reinforcing clear safeguarding boundaries.

What Pupils Will Learn:

• What first aid means in simple but more developed language
  
• Why staying calm is essential in an emergency
  
• How to be kind and reassuring while waiting for help
  
• Who trusted adults are in different settings
  
• Why head bumps can be more serious and must always be reported
  
• That they must never touch blood or wounds themselves
  
• When it may be necessary to call 999
  
• What information to give if calling emergency services
  
• The importance of getting help quickly and safely

What’s Included:

• Ready to use PowerPoint lesson presentation
  
• Clear explanations suitable for six and seven year olds
  
• Structured discussion prompts to deepen thinking
  
• Scenario based questioning about real life situations
  
• Guidance on what to say in an emergency call
  
• Safeguarding focused messaging throughout

Real Life Scenarios Covered:

• A child bumping their head in the playground
  
• Someone becoming suddenly unwell
  
• Not having a trusted adult immediately nearby
  
• Deciding whether a situation is serious
  
• Thinking through what to say if calling 999

Key Reflection Points:

• Why head injuries must always be taken seriously
  
• How staying calm helps others feel safe
  
• Why children must not attempt to treat wounds
  
• What details emergency services need
  
• How kindness and reassurance support someone who is hurt

Perfect For:

• Year 2 RSHE or PSHE lessons
  
• Health Education statutory coverage
  
• Safeguarding and personal safety units
  
• Reinforcing emergency procedures in school
  
• Whole school safety awareness initiatives
  
• Building progression from Year 1 learning

Why Schools Choose This Lesson:

✓ Supports statutory Health Education requirements
✓ Develops progression from early KS1 safety learning
✓ Reinforces safeguarding expectations clearly
✓ Encourages responsible and calm behaviour
✓ Strengthens pupils’ understanding of emergency services
✓ Easy to deliver and discussion led

Learning Outcomes:

This lesson enables pupils to understand that first aid means staying calm, getting help quickly, and providing clear information if emergency services are needed. Children develop greater independence in recognising serious situations while maintaining clear boundaries that treatment and medical care remain the responsibility of adults.