Description
This session, created by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, looks at ways of staying safe around water utilising RLNI and NFCC key safety messages. It highlights the dangers and consequences of entering/swimming in open water, whilst providing time for a facilitated conversation with the audience around key topics. It involves the audience by giving them the opportunity to engage and explore the subject of water safety. It is designed to be delivered to students in KS3 and above, it would also be appropriate for adult audiences.
The key objectives covered are:
- How to stay safe around water.
- The dangers of open water.
- What to do if you get into trouble in the water.
- What to do if someone else is in trouble in the water.
- How to use a throwline.
How To Use
Use this lesson plan with the accompanying presentation to deliver this water safety session effectively. The plan provides details about the key learning objectives and suggested questions to ask participants throughout the session to encourage discussion. The session meets key objectives in the KS3/4 PSHE curriculum within the theme of managing risk and personal safety. The lesson plan includes suggested activities to use after delivering the presentation which would make the session approximately 60 minutes depending on audience participation and questions.
You can find the presentation by clicking on 'Resource 1' below.