Teach your children the Water Safety Code
STOP & THINK
Look for the dangers. Always read the signs and understand what they mean.
STAY TOGETHER
Never go near water on your own. Always have an adult with you.
FLOAT
If you fall in, float or swim on your back and stay calm. Throw something that floats to someone who has fallen in.
CALL 999 or 112
In an emergency call 999 or 112 (coastguard)
The below websites offer additional information about keeping safe around water.
Links to information and resources about water safety, including animations for children (courtesy of Parents Voice | The Voice Of Every Parent Matters).
Water Safety Advice | Royal Life Saving Society UK
Parents Resources | Royal Life Saving Society UK
No More Water Deaths – West Mercia Search and Rescue – Home and Dry short course, complete online or download.
Get to know your Water Safety Code with RLSS UK – Water safety code animation.
Water safety tips for parents | Canal & River Trust
Advice to enjoy being in, on and around water safely | Royal Life Saving Society UK
How to rescue someone from drowning (RLSS UK)
Online learning lesson for 7 -11-year olds | Royal Life Saving Society UK
Why Water Safety is Important (and who’s providing information about it) | Parents Voice
Watch out in water fact sheet | Child Accident Prevention Trust
How to Float: would you know what to do if you were in trouble in the water? (RNLI)
Float to Live water survival technique – live demo (RNLI)
Drowning Prevention Week: Cold Water Shock, Prof Mike Tipton on Vimeo – Short film explaining why cold water shock is dangerous, even in warm weather.
LIFESAVER • LIFECHANGER | Royal Life Saving Society UK ( RLSS UK )
Summer Water Safety | Royal Life Saving Society UK
Water Safety on Holiday | Royal Life Saving Society UK
The RNLI’s Seaside Safety Song
RLSS UK Lifesavers Magazine – May 2024 by RLSS UK