This lesson introduces students to key water safety messages, helping them understand how quickly dangerous situations can develop in and around water. Through discussion and activities, students explore common myths, recognise hazards in different environments, and learn how to respond safely in an emergency.
Students are taught practical strategies such as Float to Live, making safe decisions, and how to get help quickly, building confidence to keep themselves and others safe.
The presentation that accompanies this lesson can be found by clicking on 'Resource 1' under Supporting Items.
A SEND-friendly Widgit version and a virtual delivery version of this session are also available to support different learning needs and delivery contexts. These can be found below.
How To Use
- Begin with questions and myths to assess prior knowledge.
- Explore different water environments and hazards.
- Teach key safety messages: Stop and think, stay together, Float to Live.
- Explain what to do in an emergency, including calling 999 and using what3words.
- Introduce safe rescue principles: Shout–Reach–Throw, don’t go.
Finish with a short recap to reinforce key safety messages and decision-making.
