PUPILS from a Billericay school were taught how to help save lives when they spent a day in the life of a paramedic.
Downham C of E Primary School welcomed AST ambulance training academy to teach the children the importance of first aid.
The day of training at the school in Church Road, Ramsden Heath, included learning more complex techniques such as CPR, the recovery position and spotting the signs of a heart attack as well as simply how to call for an ambulance.
The whole school had the opportunity to visit the ambulance which was parked in the grounds during the day and they were given the opportunity to learn the typical role of a paramedic. 36 children from year 6 were also given basic first aid training.
Head teacher Sue Crace, spoke about the day, saying: "As part of our citizenship, personal, social and health education we consider these to be very important life skills that the children may be able to use in the future to save a life."
"The sessions were very well planned, just at the right level for the children.
"The staff learnt lots too."
She added that the workshop gave a healthy balance of fun and learning for the pupils and staff, providing a successful day of training last month at the school.
