STUDENTS at a Kingsteignton school have been learning how to save a life.

Year 8 pupils at Teign School were taught how to deliver emergency care by Newton Abbot-based charity Jay’s Aim.

The charity went into the school as part of the a health and enrichment day.

Jay’s Aim, which works to reduce sudden cardiac deaths in young people, led hands-on CPR training sessions throughout the day.

Students were praised for their ‘enthusiasm, friendliness and positive attitude’ as they engaged with the life-saving instruction.

The event formed a core part of the school’s commitment to health education, equipping students not only with important first aid knowledge, but also helping them to build confidence, resilience and a strong sense of social responsibility.

Dawlish College teacher Dan Osbourne, whose brother Jay died suddenly aged 28 of an undiagnosed heart condition, and his family set up the charity after Jay’s death.

It aims to deliver public access defibrillators, free to attend CPR and defibrillator training sessions, and cardiac screenings for young people across the south west.

Teign School is aiming to continue its partnership with the charity and offer similar opportunities to other year groups.

Lucie Wagner, Head of School at Teign School, said:

'We are incredibly proud of our Year 8 students for embracing the opportunity to learn such vital skills.

‘Their positivity and engagement were a credit to the school.

‘Our thanks go to Jay’s Aim for delivering such a meaningful and potentially life-saving session.’

Matthew Shanks, CEO of Education South West, said: ‘This collaboration with Jay’s Aim reflects Education South West’s values of community engagement and student empowerment.

‘By giving young people the skills and confidence to act in an emergency, we’re helping shape responsible and compassionate citizens of the future.’