Water Safety at Home In the last 5 years, 50% of children aged 7 and under who accidentally drowned did so at home.* Follow our guidance to help ensure that your home is a safe, secure place for your family and friends to enjoy water safely. Stop and Think Securely cover or empty all water vessels after use (including baths, toilets, paddling pools and storage containers). Stop water vessels from re-filling by: Turning them over Turning off the hosepipe off at the tap, so children cannot fill vessels themselves Stop children gaining access to ponds and pools by: Installing secure fencing at least 4 feet high Add a strong mesh or grill to the top of your pond Stay Together Never leave your child unattended in the bath. Always keep children under the constant supervision of a capable adult. In an emergency Call 999 Be sure everyone in your household knows who to call in the event of an emergency. Float Make sure the whole family knows basic water safety and what to do if they find themselves in the water unexpectedly. You can access FREE RLSS UK resources to help. Resources for Parents Share our advice Drownings around the home are easily preventable. Make sure that you and your loved ones are reminded of how to Enjoy water safely at home. Share our poster Share our advice on social media Activities to do at home Buy our colouring sheets and activity packs Online learning and water safety activity sheets *source: WAID 2017-21 Manage Cookie Preferences