Case Study: Salendine Nook High School - "Witnessing the pupils’ confidence with CPR was reassuring"

In 2024, students from Salendine Nook High School Academy took part in Restart a Heart - an annual worldwide CPR training initiative held every October. Now, the school is gearing up to give CPR knowledge to even more students.

With over 50 inflatable manikins already on site from a previous health initiative, the team planned CPR and defibrillator awareness sessions for year 8 pupils, many of whom were learning CPR for the first time. Parents were contacted in advance to identify any pupils who may need additional support, ensuring the training was safe and inclusive.

The session introduced the chain of survival and the role of defibrillators, and included a live demonstration followed by hands-on CPR practice. The session also addressed key issues, such as the lower likelihood of women receiving bystander CPR, encouraging pupils to challenge these misconceptions.

Salendine Nook High School proudly supports Resuscitation Council UK’s CPR in schools campaign, calling for stronger government backing to help ensure every school can teach this vital skill. 

To ensure that every student leaves school with this essential skill, Resuscitation Council UK is calling on governments, education providers, inspectorates and local authorities to work together to embed CPR training within existing school inspection frameworks. This will enable CPR training to become a standard component of school evaluations, ensuring consistent delivery. 

Resuscitation Council UK, along with its partners, offers free, practical resources to help schools deliver CPR training and encourages all schools to take part in Restart a Heart.