Calling 999: first aid for 5-11 year olds

First aid champions from the British Red Cross helps primary-school learners aged 5-11 to learn essential first aid skills.

Use these resources to help children learn how to call 999.

• Learn: display the PowerPoint to help children learn when and how to dial 999 You can also download the 999 transcript
• Practise: give children the opportunity to practise their new skills in practical activities that help them to remember what to do. You can pick from role plays or other drama activities like a freeze frame.
• Share: encourage children to share what they have learned with others. Spreading the messages of first aid and kindness with others. Perhaps they could make a poster, write a poem or a play or simple share teach others.

You can find out more at First aid champions