As we spend more and more time outdoors, it’s important for young children to understand the risks of playing near water. Here, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution provides a range of fun activities to keep little ones in-the-know.
The Swimming Teachers’ Association brings a booklet packed with tons of information for kids, along with word searches, colouring pages and more.
Aimed at children up to the age of 11, Swim England is providing a bank of free home-schooling activity sheets across a range of different areas. From water safety to swimming skills, make sure your children know it all.
The RLSS have created an entire toolkit for families and parents to brush up on their water-wise knowledge. Plus, for the older ones among us, watch the video below to understand why it’s important to stay sober around water.
Ey up, you’re not a duck, and you need to learn exactly how to stay safe in and around water. These are the key things you need to remember, this Drowning Prevention Week and beyond: