SCHOOLCHILDREN have been learning first aid skills in a series of workshops. 

Pupils from Houston Primary School in Johnstone were taught how to deal with bumps, burns, scrapes and bleeding in workshops run by Savlon in partnership with Mini First Aid. 

The children also learned how to do CPR and how to deal with choking in the free workshop which enhances the youngsters' knowledge in dealing with medical emergencies.  

They each received a certificate and booklet for achieving the skills. 

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Jennifer Murray, Headteacher at Houston Primary School, said: "The first aid session was fun, informative and at an appropriate level for the children.

"It allowed for hands-on, role-play experiences, which made it engaging for them.

"They were all motivated to learn about the vital first aid techniques and I would highly recommend the session."

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Mini First Aid was founded in 2014 by mum-of-six Kate Ball in response to the lack of first aid courses aimed at children. 

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The programme was featured on Dragon's Den and invested in by Sara Davies MBE. 

The award-winning courses have been prepared with help from educational psychologists, teachers and those in the first aid industry. 

Ms Davies said: “As first aid is such a vital life lesson, it’s amazing that Mini First Aid and Savlon have partnered up to deliver such a positive and impactful initiative.

"The classes have provided the children of Houston Primary School with skills that they not only use throughout their childhood, but later in life too.”

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Brittany Skeels, Savlon Brand Manager, added: “As Savlon is considered a first aid kit essential, our partnership with Mini First Aid goes hand in hand.

"We are proud to have been able to play a part in providing the local children of Houston Primary School with these fantastic classes and it’s great to hear the children and teachers shared such a positive experience with the Little First Aider Academy.”