Printable Resources

Welcome to your one-stop shop of FREE water safety resources that you can print at home, or at a printer near you.

This page is designed so that you can pick and mix the resources you need whether you're having the water safety conversation at home, at school, at a community event or even within your leisure centre.

Winter Water Safety

Drowning Prevention Week Resources

While you're here, don't miss our fantastic collection of downloadable certificates, posters and banners to enhance your Drowning Prevention Week campaign further.

DPW Certificates and Posters

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Private Landowners - Consultancy Service

Impartial and practical water safety advice for private landowners with open water - ponds, lakes, streams, reservoirs, etc. and public access (such as bridleways or byways).
National Inclusion Week - Webinar with Matthew Mitcham

RLSS UK is delighted to invite all members and staff to a live webinar with motivational speaker and Australian Olympic diving gold medallist, Matthew Mitcham O.A.M.
1891 - when and where is this challenge?
1891 - is there an entry fee?

DPW Certificates and Posters

Certificates and posters to support your DPW activities. Also available in Welsh.
Drowning Facts

An average of 307 UK and Irish Citizens lose their life to accidental drowning on average, each year.
Resources for babies and pre-school children

With Water Babies we present top tips to ensure water safety for babies and children.
Teaching your children basic water safety skills

Teaching basic skills to enjoy water safely can be achieved through an organised class or lesson but you can also play a crucial role during family swim time.
Online learning and activities

Water safety themed activities to entertain you and your family.
Water Safety on Holiday

More than 62 British Nationals drowned abroad in 2022. Whether holidaying abroad or at home, be sure to follow our advice to help ensure your family stays safe whilst having fun in, on or around water.
Water Safety at Home

In the last 5 years, 50% of children aged 7 and under who accidentally drowned did so at home.
Water Safety in Residential Swimming Pools

In your own pool, it’s important to ensure that children aren’t left unsupervised to ensure they stay safe in, on and around the water.
Water Safety at the Beach

In the last 5 years, 25% of accidental drownings in the UK occurred at the beach, shore or coast
Water Safety in Public Swimming Pools

UK swimming pool drownings account for 1% of all accidental drownings.

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

The Royal Life Saving Society UK's (RLSS UK) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). The UK’s most popular Pool Lifeguard Training and Certification with courses across the UK and Ireland.
Your RLSS UK Account (powered by tahdah)

Find out how to log in to your RLSS UK Account (powered by tahdah), view our how-to guides, and all the latest FAQs.
Find a Course (RLSS UK Course Finder)

Looking to find a course? This page will direct you to where you need to go.
RLSS UK Qualifications and Awards
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.
Cold Water Shock – the Facts

Cold water can be from the temperature of a swimming pool and below.
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.
The stages of the Rookie Lifeguard programme

Rookie Lifeguards can receive a certificate, badge and sticker to mark their progress in their own progress book.
Winter Water Safety

Children are at risk when playing on ice and adults are at risk attempting to save them.
Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools

This information supports the HSE document ‘Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools’ 2018 edition.

Welcome to your one-stop shop of FREE water safety resources that you can print at home, or at a printer near you.

Spot the Danger Colouring and Activity Sheets (Updated for 2024)

Pre-school & SEND Colouring Sheets (New for 2024)

Safe or Unsafe Activity Cards (Updated for 2024)

Flashcards (New for 2024)

Enjoy Water Safely Stickers (New for 2024)

"Murray Mats" 1 x 1.5m Vinyl Activity Banners (Updated for 2024)

Drowning Prevention Week Resources