My Story

I'm delighted to be running this year's London Marathon supporting I.M.P.S.  As a teacher for over 20 years, I've seen first hand the charity's important work through school and hospital visits.  These have a huge impact on children.  Furthermore, as a Community First Responder for South Central Ambulance Service, I know how important the Basic Life Support and First Aid skills that I.M.P.S teach children are.

Thank you for your support- I am hoping for a sub 3:30 PB this year!

For more information about I.M.P.S please see below:

https://www.impsweb.co.uk/

The Injury Minimization Programme for Schools gives children the chance to make a difference.

We believe they should be given the opportunity to take personal responsibility for their own safety and that learning emergency life skills strengthens their confidence and self-esteem.

School and home life can shape a young person’s future and it is important they make healthy choices.

Choices for life involve taking risks and we believe that children should understand how to make risks safer by being aware of the consequences of their action.

I.M.P.S. gives children this choice with a four-part injury prevention education programme for 10- and 11-year-olds.

1. Curricular linked work to identify, assess and manage risks within their day to day experiences.
2. Learning emergency life skills within their school environment or during an I.M.P.S. visit to a local hospital setting.
3. Follow up activities at school and at home.
4. Evaluation of skills and knowledge are measured using an online quiz both pre and post intervention with I.M.P.S.