KS3 PSHE – Dealing with Cuts & Burns (Basic First Aid Lesson)

A fully resourced KS3 PSHE lesson exploring how to recognise, respond to and treat common cuts, burns and scalds.

Students learn about different types of burns, the difference between minor and severe injuries, basic first aid responses, common first aid myths, and when injuries may require medical attention. The lesson develops practical knowledge and confidence in dealing with everyday accidents and emergencies.

Includes:

Fully resourced PowerPoint
Retrieval and discussion activities
Video-linked learning
Knowledge check questions
Plenary assessment task
Minimal preparation required

Suitable for Years 7-9 and designed to support the statutory Health Education curriculum, including basic first aid and responding appropriately to accidents and injuries.

Created by a Head of PSHE and designed in line with current statutory RSHE / PSHE guidance. PowerPoint design is intentionally structured to reduce cognitive overload.

This includes a PSHE self-assessment sheet which will be used at the beginning and end of this module.

This lesson forms part of the KS3 PSHE – Injuries & Emergencies Unit, which also includes:

1. Dealing with cuts and burns
2. Emergency First Aid (Theory)
3. Emergency First Aid (Practical)
4. Choking & Strokes
5. Where to Get Help in an Emergency
6. Asthma & Allergies
7. Dealing with Diagnosis & Bereavement

All lessons are available individually or as part of a discounted bundle in my TES shop.