British values Manchester attack

Manchester attack Late on Monday evening, the 22nd of May, an explosion in the foyer of the Manchester Arena killed 22 people and seriously injured many more. The blast occurred as concert-goers, many of them children and young people, were leaving a performance by the US singer Ariana Grande. News headlines often focus on horror and suffering, overlooking the humanitarian response of local people. But alongside the painful loss and suffering in Manchester was kindness and concern for others.

Do you know of ways that people helped each other after the attack? Make a list as a group to share with the class

Those who helped concert-goers as they left the arena Those who helped concert-goers as they left the arena. One woman, Paula Robinson, guided a group of 50 children to safety in a local hotel. People who gave first aid to those who were injured. A couple from Bradford, Phil and Kim Dick, helped a 14 year old who was bleeding heavily. They used anything they could to put pressure on her wounds, keeping her alive until the paramedics arrived. Red Cross volunteers who provided support in a reception centre for the family and relatives of people affected. Taxi drivers who offered free lifts to hospital for injured people and families trying to meet up with each other. People who provided cups of tea, food and places to sleep to those who couldn’t get home. People queueing up to donate blood to those in need of hospital treatment. People reaching out on social media with practical offers and words of support

What motivates people to help in these situations? What impact can their actions have on the people affected? Think about qualities you need to help in a crisis. What would you personally be good at?

Showing support Click the link to see how others are showing their support for the victims and those effected by the Manchester attack http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater- manchester-news/how-world-stood-solidarity-manchester-13113045