Nicola Sturgeon has backed The Courier’s First Aid Kids campaign.
The First Minister today said she “supports the principle” of introducing regular first aid lessons for all ages in schools – as is happening in English schools later this year.
Speaking in Dundee at the opening of the opening of the city’s new £32 million Regional Performance Centre, she said: “I am very happy to support the principles of The Courier’s First Aid Kids campaign.
“We don’t have a mandatory curriculum in Scotland but it’s really important that we encourage schools to make young people aware of the importance of first aid and equip people with the skills they need so I commend The Courier for this campaign and wish it every success.”
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Ms Sturgeon’s backing follows support from more than a dozen Scottish politicians from across the divide, including four opposition party leaders.
Scottish Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw, Scottish Labour boss Richard Leonard, Green co-convener Patrick Harvie and Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie all offered their support for the campaign.
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Scottish Conservative deputy leaders Annie Wells and Liam Kerr offered their support for First Aid Kids, while Mid Scotland and Fife Conservative MSP Liz Smith said: “I think this is a fantastic campaign being run by The Courier.
“Schools have been calling for first aid training for pupils and a lot of parents are very supportive too.”
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