THE West Midlands Air Ambulance charity has launched a curriculum-based education programme to boost to give young people an insite into it's vital work.

Aimed at key stage one and key stage two children, the Sky Champs’ Education Pack has been produced in line with the national curriculum.

Each of the modules uses real life examples from the West Midlands Air Ambulance charity, meaning the classwork is not only fun, but will also give pupils an insight into the organisation's work.

Joanna Austin, CECET improvement adviser for schools, and former head teacher of an Ofsted Outstanding school, said: “Experience-based education with practical classwork is well regarded as a fantastic way for children to learn key skills, which is why I was delighted to assist the charity with the creation of the Sky Champs’ Education Pack.

"The work sheets are ideal for teachers looking for innovative curriculum-based teaching aids and will be well received by youngsters as they’re both fun and engaging.”

The pack includes three whole school assembly plans, a safety pack, reading comprehension activities with cross curricular materials, writing activities, mathematics challenges and quizzes, all of which can be used as homework exercises.

Jason Levy, fundraising and marketing director for West Midlands Air Ambulance charity, added: “We are dedicated to supporting children’s development, not only to educate them about the importance of staying safe, but also provide them with some fun, yet important tools to help them with their classwork. The worksheets are easy to integrate into lesson planning and will assist teachers in meeting national curriculum targets.

“Any schools, teachers or parents interested in finding out more about Sky Champs are being encouraged to visit our website for further details.”

Schools are being invited to visit one of the charity's training centres in Strensham or Tatenhill as part of their outdoor leaning, where they will get a chance to meet the aircrew and see the charity’s air ambulance helicopter up close.

To find out more, visit midlandsairambulance.com or call 0800 840 2040.