Portsmouth school signs up to learn first aid and CPR

STUDENTS will learn first aid and how to do CPR on babies in a new initiative.

By The Newsroom

Published 29th Jan 2016, 05:55 BST

From left, Caen Johnstone, Lina Alotaibi, Richard Reynolds, Regan Taylor, principal Natalie Sheppard, leader of Portsmouth City Council Donna Jones, Evelina Nedvecka and Isabelle Brydon Picture: Sarah Standing (160102-8452)

Gosport-based firm Mum Aid, First Aid is working with Portsmouth City Council to give pupils the chance to learn the vital, potentially life-saving techniques.

The first school to sign up was Portsmouth Academy For Girls, in Fratton.

Principal Natalie Sheppard said: ‘It is about extending the students’ skill sets and giving them skills for life.’

Leader of the council Donna Jones added: ‘The skills they learn is something they will take with the rest of their lives. It is really great and it is good that Richard from Mum Aid, First Aid is giving something back.’