Holden Clough Families Learn Life-Saving First Aid Skills

In a proactive step toward community safety, Holden Clough Primary School in Ashton under Lyne, recently hosted a 90-minute Paediatric First Aid Workshop, empowering families with critical life-saving skills. Delivered by Cookson’s First Aid, the session welcomed 20 enthusiastic parents and carers, eager to learn how to handle emergencies effectively.

The hands-on training covered essential techniques, including:
• Recognising the signs of cardiac arrest
• Performing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) for infants and children
• Proper use of a defibrillator
• Managing choking incidents and prevention strategies

Attendees praised the workshop for its practicality and real-life application. One parent shared, ‘You hope never to need these skills, but I now feel far more confident, that if faced with a life-threatening situation, I’d know what to do.’

Headteacher Adam Porter highlighted the importance of such initiatives, ‘At Holden Clough, we take pride in fostering a nurturing, supportive environment alongside academic excellence. Offering courses like this highlights our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our children, families, and the wider community. It’s been great to hear such positive feedback from our families about the course.’

This workshop is a testament to Holden Clough’s dedication to holistic development, ensuring not only the academic success of its students but also the safety and preparedness of its families.