Michael Fabricant finds out about Heartstart techniques from Netherstowe School students

Lichfield students have been learning life-saving skills in the classroom.

Pupils from Netherstowe School were practicing resuscitation techniques on specialised dummies, as part of the Heartstart initiative.

Michael Fabricant finds out about Heartstart techniques from Netherstowe School students
Michael Fabricant finds out about Heartstart techniques from Netherstowe School students

Walsall Manor Hospital have been helping schools across the region teach youngsters simple skills that could help save lives.

“I am a keen advocate of all schools training their students in first aid and CPR,” said Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant, who visited the school to see the students learning the vital skills. “To restart a heart is a real life saver.

“I am delighted that Netherstowe is the first school in the area to engage in the Heartstart programme and I hope others will now follow their excellent example. I was able to see students practicing on specialised dummies and one student even practiced on me!”

Five members of staff and studnets from across all years will have been trained by the end of the academic year.

Headteacher, Ruth Poppleton said: “As well as academic excellence, we believe that all students should be given as many opportunities as possible to learn essential life skills.

“The students really enjoy learning through the Heartstart programme.”

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