WATER SAFETY

As the weather turns warmer, it is increasingly important to ensure everyone stays safe in and around the water. We are supporting the Royal Life Saving Society's (RLSS) campaign for Summer Water Safety. Click here to read their top tips to stay safe this summer

The RLSS have launched a campaign aimed specifically at teenagers following the number of recent tragic incidents in open water. Teenagers and young adults often take risks around rivers, lakes, canals, reservoirs, quarries and other inland and coastal waters, especially in groups. Most teenagers - especially males - don't fully recognise the risks they're taking. 

Click here to read more and to get ideas on how to start those important conversations with teenagers to ensure everyone stays safe as the weather warms up.

Research from Swim England has found that more than 70% of children are taken out of lessons before they have learnt key skills that ensure they are safe in the water. These competencies are part of the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme:

1. Swim 100m without stopping
2. Tread water for at least 30 seconds
3. Float for at least 60 seconds
4. Swim in clothes

To read more about the key competencies, please click here