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Our Awards

Rookie Lifeguard

Rookie Lifeguard

RLSS UK’s Rookie Lifeguard programme gives your child the skills they need to be confident in the pool and by the sea. Read more

Published: 7th August, 2019

Updated: 22nd December, 2020

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Survive and Save

Survive and Save

The Survive & Save Programme is our lifesaving award scheme for anyone aged 12 years and over. The awards are challenging but fun to complete and are arranged into Bronze, Silver and Gold levels to ensure that participants get the opportunity to develop their lifesaving skills as they progress through the awards. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2018

Updated: 13th February, 2019

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Water Smart Award

Water Smart Award

As the UK’s leading provider of water safety and drowning prevention education, RLSS UK has produced an award that sets out a national standard for water safety. Read more

Published: 1st January, 2016

Updated: 28th May, 2020

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Save a Life Series

Save a Life Series

In the UK, 77% of people either don’t know or are unsure of how to perform CPR and millions of people wouldn’t know how to give basic first aid to another adult. This course can show you how. Read more

Published: 1st January, 2015

Updated: 9th September, 2019

Author: James Soley

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Water Rescue Equipment Training

Water Rescue Equipment Training

RLSS UK has developed a two-hour Water Rescue Equipment Training session to ensure as many people as possible are confident and competent in the use of water rescue equipment found around waterways. Read more

Published: 2nd January, 2014

Updated: 17th December, 2019

Author: James Soley

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Pool to Pond

Pool to Pond

“Pool to Pond” is a programme designed to support you making the transition from the pool to open water. Read more

Published: 1st January, 2014

Updated: 30th May, 2019

Author: James Soley

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William Henry Reward Programme

William Henry Reward Programme

Whether you are an Individual, Club or Branch register your events, fundraising and lifesaving activity to receive points. Read more

Published: 1st January, 2013

Updated: 10th February, 2020

Author: James Soley

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Life Support

Life Support

This award is designed members of the community and there is no minimum age limit. Life Support can be taken as a separate standalone award or as part of the Survive & Save Award Programme. Read more

Published: 1st January, 2012

Updated: 8th October, 2018

Author: James Soley

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Life Support 3

Life Support 3

Life Support 3 covers the basics of how to perform CPR, including the diagnosis and treatment for Choking, Bleeding and Shock on an Infant, Child & Adult Casualty. Read more

Published: 1st January, 2011

Updated: 8th October, 2018

Author: James Soley

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Rookie Festivals

Rookie Festivals

Rookie Festivals provide a challenge and enjoyment for those taking part while utilising young leaders and raising the profile of Lifesaving. Read more

Published: 1st January, 2010

Updated: 10th August, 2018

Author: James Soley

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Duke of Edinburgh

Duke of Edinburgh

RLSS UK has now become a National Operating Authority with the Duke of Edinburgh. Read more

Published: 1st January, 2009

Updated: 25th November, 2019

Author: James Soley

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Welsh Baccalaureate

Welsh Baccalaureate

The purpose of the Community Challenge is to develop learners’ skills whilst encouraging learners to identify, develop and participate in opportunities that will benefit the community. Read more

Published: 1st January, 2008

Updated: 29th August, 2018

Author: James Soley

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Community Instructor

Community Instructor

Community Instructor is the qualification needed to deliver the Save a Life Series, RLSS UK’s Community Outreach Programme: Save a Baby’s Life, Save a Child’s Life, Save an Adult’s Life and Save a Series AED. Read more

Published: 1st January, 2007

Updated: 26th November, 2018

Author: James Soley

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Become a Lifesaving Instructor or Tutor

Become a Lifesaving Instructor or Tutor

There are two ways you can become a Lifesaving Instructor Tutor.  Route 1 - Pool TA Paper Questionnaire Update or Route 2 - Lifesaving Instructor Tutor Course. Read more

Published: 1st January, 2006

Updated: 2nd March, 2020

Author: James Soley

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  • The Challenge

    The Challenge

    Running from 01 February until 30 April you have three distances to choose from. Run, Walk, Cycle or even Crawl.

  • Go the Extra Mile

    Go the Extra Mile

    Raise £1 for every mile When completing your challenge can you raise vital funds to help us educate and train children that haven’t been able to access water safety training? All money raised will be distributed to local communities.

  • The ‘Power’ of Lifesaving Training

    The ‘Power’ of Lifesaving Training

  • Royal Life Saving Society UK awards young hero

    Royal Life Saving Society UK awards young hero

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  • National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

    National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

    Become a Pool Lifeguard with the RLSS UK's National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) We have trained over 90,000 Lifeguards. Click here to find out more!

  • 17-24 years old and just qualified as a lifeguard? Then the BBC are looking to speak to you for their new series of BBC Bitesize.

    17-24 years old and just qualified as a lifeguard? Then the BBC are looking to speak to you for their new series of BBC Bitesize.

    Could you share your journey and experiences to help other young people make career choices of their own?

  • RLSS UK reaction to Government announcement on 10 May

    RLSS UK reaction to Government announcement on 10 May

    Yesterday, the UK Government announced that from Wednesday 13 May, some sports will be able to restart. We await further clarity from the Government over the coming days, for now we offer our interpretation and response to this announcement.

  • Rookie Lifeguard

    Rookie Lifeguard

    RLSS UK’s Rookie Lifeguard programme gives your child the skills they need to be confident in the pool and by the sea.

  • Contact Us

    Contact Us

    If you are looking to make an enquiry to the society, our customer service team will be able to help.

  • National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)

    National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)

    NRASTC is a supervision and rescue qualification for teachers working on the poolside or in the water during programmed activities, such as a swimming lesson.

  • National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)

    National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)

    The National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) is the core qualification for anyone seeking employment on UK Beaches. The NVBLQ ensures that the qualified lifeguard has the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively across a range of beach environments.

  • IQL UK Qualifications Explained

    IQL UK Qualifications Explained

    Our regulated qualifications are qualifications that are reviewed, recognised and monitored by Ofqual, Our non-regulated qualifications are certificated by RLSS UK

  • Black Friday Deals - Coming soon!

    Black Friday Deals - Coming soon!

    With only one week to go until 23 November, we are gearing up for our first ever Black Friday online event.

  • Key information - Coronavirus (COVID–19) - Updates

    Key information - Coronavirus (COVID–19) - Updates

    A coronavirus is a type of virus. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world. RLSS UK TAs and Instructors are advised to follow current guidance issued by RLSS UK, the government and the NHS to manage the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19).

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