Water Safety Education Resources for 7-9 Year Olds

RLSS UK has created a ‘theme week’ pack of lesson plans and materials to help you engage 7 - 9 year olds with essential water safety lessons in class

Drowning Prevention Week 2022 - thank you

Lee Heard, Charity Director on Drowning Prevention Week 2022 "As we reach the end of Royal Life Saving Society UK’s 9th annual Drowning Prevention Week campaign, I wanted to say a huge thank you to all our members, staff, supporters, and strategic partners who have played a role in sharing our vital water safety messaging this year.
MPs support Royal Life Saving Society UK’s Drowning Prevention Week.

This week the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) brought its annual Drowning Prevention Week campaign to Westminster.
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Water Safety Education Resources for 7-9 Year Olds

RLSS UK has created a ‘theme week’ pack of lesson plans and materials to help you engage 7 - 9 year olds with essential water safety lessons in class

Water Safety Lesson Plans for 7-9 year olds: PSHE

Water Safety Lesson Plans for 7-9 year olds: Art

Water Safety Lesson Plans for 7-9 year olds: English

Water Safety Lesson Plans for 7-9 year olds: Geography

Water Safety Lesson Plans for 7-9 year olds: Maths

Water Safety Lesson Plans for 7-9 year olds: Music

Water Safety Lesson Plans for 7-9 year olds: PE

Water Safety Lesson Plans for 7-9 year olds: Science