Structured, practical first aid training for pupils, designed to build confidence and real-life skills.
Junior Medics is designed for primary school pupils, giving children the knowledge, skills and confidence to respond in an emergency.
Through hands-on, interactive sessions, pupils learn how to stay safe, recognise danger and take action when it matters most.
Our programmes are aligned with PSHE learning and delivered in a way that is engaging, age-appropriate and easy to understand.
Why Schools Choose Junior Medics
- Supports PSHE and life skills education
- Structured, age-appropriate learning
- Practical, hands-on training
- Builds confidence in real-life situations
- Delivered in your school with minimal disruption
Our Junior Medics Sessions
We offer a structured progression of sessions, designed to suit different year groups and levels of understanding.
Basic First Aid (Years 2–6)
An introduction to first aid, focusing on safety, awareness and simple practical skills.
Pupils learn:
- How to stay safe and spot hazards
- The importance of getting adult help, including calling 999
- What is in a first aid kit and what you might have at home
- How to deal with minor wounds
- How to respond to larger wounds
- What to do for head bumps and minor burns
This session supports current PSHE learning and builds essential early awareness.
Resuscitation (Years 3–6)
A more advanced session introducing life-saving skills and emergency response.
Pupils learn:
- How to carry out a primary survey
- CPR awareness and practical introduction
- How to use the recovery position
- What to do if someone is choking
This session helps pupils understand how to respond calmly and effectively in more serious situations.
Expert (Years 5–6)
An advanced session designed to build confidence in handling more complex emergencies.
Pupils learn:
- How to use an AED (defibrillator awareness)
- How to respond to asthma emergencies
- How to manage allergic reactions, including auto-injectors
This session reinforces responsibility, awareness and confidence in real-life scenarios.
How It Works
- Delivered in your school setting
- Suitable for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 pupils
- Sessions can be delivered individually or as a progression
- Flexible formats available to fit your timetable
Sessions are delivered with minimal disruption and can be adapted to suit your school day.
Why It Matters
Giving children first aid skills helps them:
- Stay calm in an emergency
- Take action instead of panicking
- Build confidence and independence
- Develop life skills they can use beyond the classroom
Bring Junior Medics to your school
Help pupils build confidence and learn life-saving skills.
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Looking for training for other age groups?
We also offer Dinky Medics for early years and Street Medics for secondary schools.
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