Staff at a County Durham school have undergone first aid training.
Teachers, caterers, sports coaches and office staff at Barnard Castle School underwent a day-long training session with the British Red Cross on basic first aid and life support.
British Red Cross trainer Scott Davis said: "The staff have undergone a recognised course which caters for adults, children and infants.
"It is a feather in the cap for Barnard Castle School with regard to the safety of girls and boys.
"This training will not only give staff the ability to administer first aid but also give them the skills to deal with a heart attack, anaphylactic shock and most other problems that they may encounter in the school."
The school's deputy head, Oliver Marlow, said: "We were delighted to have the Red Cross give our staff this important training. The safety and care of our pupils is our main concern."
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