This engaging and age appropriate Year 5 Basic First Aid RSHE lesson develops pupils’ ability to recognise serious medical emergencies, make informed decisions, and respond responsibly while waiting for professional help. Designed for upper Key Stage 2, this health education resource builds confidence, critical thinking, and personal responsibility while maintaining clear safeguarding boundaries.
What Pupils Will Learn:
- What first aid is and why early action can prevent situations from getting worse
- The difference between minor injuries and life threatening emergencies
- Common emergency indicators including unconsciousness, heavy bleeding,
- Breathing difficulty, choking, chest pain, seizures and serious head injuries
- Why staying calm improves decision making
- How to decide whether to get an adult, call 999, or both
- How to check that a situation is safe before helping
- The three key pieces of information emergency services need
- Why they must stay on the line when speaking to an operator
- Why injured people should not be filmed
- Why they must never touch blood or body fluids without protection
- Why they must not move someone with a suspected serious injury
What’s Included:
- Ready to use PowerPoint lesson presentation
- Clear, structured explanations suitable for nine and ten year olds
- Scenario based discussions involving realistic emergency situations
- Decision making prompts to develop critical thinking
- Guidance on communicating effectively with emergency services
- Strong safeguarding and digital responsibility messaging
Real Life Scenarios Covered:
- Someone who is unconscious or not responding
- Heavy bleeding that does not stop
- A person choking or struggling to breathe
- A serious head injury with warning signs such as dizziness or confusion
- A seizure or sudden collapse
- Minor injuries requiring reassurance and adult support
- Choosing whether to help appropriately or record the situation
Key Reflection Points:
- What separates a small injury from a medical emergency
- Why calm communication is essential in emergencies
- What information must be given to 999 operators
- Why safety checks protect both the helper and the injured person
- Why filming an incident is harmful and irresponsible
- How responsible actions can make a real difference
Perfect For:
- Year 5 RSHE or PSHE lessons
- Upper KS2 Health Education coverage
- Safeguarding and risk awareness units
- Digital responsibility and bystander behaviour discussions
- Whole school safety initiatives
- Preparing pupils for greater independence
Why Schools Choose This Lesson:
✓ Supports statutory Health Education requirements
✓ Develops advanced emergency recognition skills
✓ Encourages structured decision making
✓ Reinforces safeguarding and personal safety boundaries
✓ Promotes ethical digital behaviour
✓ Builds confidence ahead of transition to secondary school
Learning Outcomes:
This lesson enables pupils to recognise serious medical emergencies, assess risk calmly, and communicate effectively with emergency services. Pupils understand when to seek immediate help, what information to provide, and how to support someone safely without placing themselves at risk. The lesson promotes responsibility, maturity, and safeguarding awareness while reinforcing that professional medical care remains the responsibility of trained adults and emergency responders.
