This is a resource bundle of water safety activities covering key messages for children in the early years, key stage 1 and Key stage 2 as the safety messages are important for us all to know.
How To Use
Important to cover the key water safety messages:-
DISPLAY the Water Safety Code poster to reinforce learning around stop and think, stay together, call 999, float.
CALL 999- ask for the fire and rescue service when inland and the coastguard at the coast
TELL them to float on their back
THROW something that floats
Discuss safety equipment that may be nearby - life ring, throw line or even a football. Discuss importance of maintaining own safety and don't enter the water to rescue.
There are many resources within this bundle which can help to teach, support, and consolidate learning around water safety resources, please refer to the accompanying lesson plans or the description and how to use of each resource for guidance on how to use them effectively with the children and young people you are working with.
