Teach Your Child to be Safe Near Water
Teach your children the Water Safety Code
Always follow the Water Safety Code whenever you are around water:
STOP & THINK
Take Time to assess your surroundings. 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. Swim at a lifeguarded venue.
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
Ask for the Fire and Rescue Service when inland and the Coastguard if at the coast. Don’t enter the water to rescue. In an emergency call 999 or 112 (coastguard)
Useful Resources:
The below websites offer additional information about keeping safe around water.
Toddler water safety | Canal & River Trust (canalrivertrust.org.uk)
Float To Live – What To Do In An Emergency – RNLI
Make the Right Call, Call 999 – Respect The Water
Water Safety Advice | Royal Life Saving Society UK ( RLSS UK )