National Curriculum (Emergency Life Support Skills) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to include the teaching of emergency life support skills in schools as a compulsory part of the National Curriculum; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This bill would make emergency life support skills a compulsory part of the National Curriculum in England. It requires the Secretary of State to include these skills in the curriculum and for schools to teach them as part of normal lessons; the exact content and delivery would be set out in future regulations.

Key Points

Makes emergency life support skills a compulsory part of the National Curriculum in England.
Places a duty on the Secretary of State to include these skills in the National Curriculum.
Regulations would define what is taught and how it is delivered.
Applies to state-funded schools in England; progress depends on parliamentary passage.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. If it moves forward, it would go to committee for detailed examination and then to further readings.

Who is affected?

Pupils in state-funded schools in EnglandTeachers and other school staff delivering the curriculumLocal authorities and academy trusts responsible for schoolsParents and carers of school-age children

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - National Curriculum (Emergency Life Support Skills)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 240 2010-12 (as introduced)

BillCommons

13 Jan 2012

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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