Exceptions - SSW demands first aid courses at schools
The SSW advocates for mandatory first aid courses in schools in Schleswig-Holstein. "Small children should not be able to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation right away," said SSW fraction leader Lars Harms before the state parliament session. It's about helping students overcome their fear and learn what they can do in an emergency. Harms proposes at least two hours per school year. These hours should be taken over by expert personnel from external organizations, for example, the Red Cross or the Fire Department. "You could find this in every village," said the fraction leader. Currently, there are schools in the country where there are no such offers. Harms proposes starting with the introduction in the first grades and gradually expanding the offer to all levels.
"Especially for children and adolescents, learning a response procedure in emergencies can be helpful in dealing with critical situations and counteracting helplessness and fears," it says in the SSW's proposal. The Landtag will discuss the proposal on Thursday afternoon (3:00 pm).
- The SSW's proposal for mandatory first aid courses in Schleswig-Holstein schools also emphasizes the importance of these skills for the mental health of children and adolescents.
- During the State Parliament session, it was pointed out that the lack of emergency response training in some schools can lead to a lack of preparedness, especially among young children.
- In response to concerns about emergency preparedness in schools, the SSW has proposed that expert personnel from organizations like the Red Cross or the Fire Department should provide the necessary training for at least two hours each school year.
