FREE CPR & Defibrillator Training for Schools
Bring life-saving skills to your school
A cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, at any time, including at school. Knowing what to do in those first few minutes can make a vital difference while waiting for emergency services to arrive.
Our work in schools is an important part of our strategy of trying to save lives by training large numbers. By delivering training in schools we will be equipping the next generation of lifesavers with important skills.
Our free CPR and defibrillator training gives pupils, school staff and parents practical, hands-on experience of what to do if someone suffers a cardiac arrest. Our comprehensive training will help meet some of the national curriculum as pupils learn life-saving first aid, which explicitly includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
There’s no previous experience needed and no exam to sit. Just clear, practical training delivered by experienced Heartstart volunteers who are passionate about giving more people the skills and confidence to help save a life.
FREE practical training
Takes just 60 minutes
Year 6 and above
Certificates for every pupil
All trainers are DBS checked
Training that works around your school
We understand that school time is precious, so we aim to make our training as straightforward and flexible as possible.
Completely Free
High-quality CPR and defibrillator training at no cost to your school or participants.
Short 60-minute sessions
Focused, practical sessions that can fit into the school day.
Hands-on training
Participants practise CPR on their own manikin and get practical experience using a training defibrillator.
Large group training
With more than 30 manikins, we can train larger groups while keeping the experience practical and hands-on.
Experienced volunteer trainers
Our trainers bring a wealth of professional and personal experience, including former medical and teaching professionals.
Accessible to everyone
We’ll do our best to accommodate individual needs wherever possible.
Flexible approach
Talk to us about your school, your students and what would work best for you.
Why train your school?
Protect your pupils and staff
Give your school community the skills to respond if a pupil, teacher, member of staff or visitor suffers a cardiac arrest.
Build confidence in an emergency
Rather than simply learning the theory, participants practise CPR and using a real defibrillator, helping them feel more prepared to act.
Teach a skill for life
CPR is a practical life skill that students can take with them beyond the classroom — helping their families, friends and wider community too.
Create a culture of helping others
Give young people the knowledge and confidence to understand that they can make a difference when someone needs help.
Support your school's wider community
The skills learned at school don't stay at school. Students and staff can take them home, potentially helping to protect their families and communities too.
