I.M.P.S.
I.M.P.S. is a health education programme delivered to 10 and 11-year olds jointly in the school and local hospital emergency departments.
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Its aim is to teach children how to recognise potentially dangerous situations and prevent injuries. The programme also equips children with first aid and resuscitation skills, helping them to respond effectively if an incident occurs.
I.M.P.S. is divided into 3 elements:
* Only available at licensed I.M.P.S. centres - see where we are for more information.
1. In school learning
An education resource book (in CD format) is provided to every school enrolled on the programme. This includes lessons on injury prevention and taking safer risks linked to key stage 2 targets and guidelines of the national curriculum.
The resource pack can also be purchased by those not involved in the programme. See taking part in the I.M.P.S. programme.
2. Hospital visit
Each class of children visit the local accident and emergency hospital accompanied by their teacher and 3 other adult helpers from school. The visit includes:
- A guided tour of the emergency department, which allows children to experience many of the concepts learnt in the classroom when applied to the real world.
- A session using an interactive DVD where children are taught the principles of first aid and injury minimisation.
- A session in which children are taught the principles of emergency life support using individual ACTAR911 manikins.
3. Follow up lessons
When the children return to school there are a number of lessons to consolidate what they have learnt. For a copy of these lessons click on the links below:
- Follow-up lessons (pdf file; 453 KB)
Taking part in the I.M.P.S. programme
Please contact your nearest centre for details on how your school can take part in the I.M.P.S. programme.
The I.M.P.S. CD is available to buy for £30.
It contains over 50 lessons on all aspects of injury prevention covering:
- Personal safety
- Home safety
- Road safety
- Sport and Leisure safety
- Resuscitation science
View sample lessons on road accidents (pdf file; size 153 KB) and fire safety (pdf file; size 137 KB).
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