Rookie Rescue Skills Programme Rookie Rescue Skills is the new RLSS UK programme for children with disabilities. We recognise that not all children will have the opportunity to participate in the Rookie Lifeguard programme, so we’ve worked with Level Water, our strategic partner, to ensure that all children can access basic self-rescue and lifesaving skills. Rookie Rescue Skills classes are kept small so that there’s plenty of time for one-to-one teaching and support. They are designed as a progression from the one-to-one swimming lessons that are often required by children with disabilities when they begin their swimming journey. At RLSS UK, we believe that water safety lessons should be taught to all children because learning about water safety can enable everyone to enjoy water safely. Find a Rookie Rescue Skills Programme near you Prerequisites for the Rookie Rescue Skills Programme This programme is for children aged 6 or over, and Able to meet the swimming skills at the Stage 3 Swim England Learn to Swim programme or an equivalent level or Have graduated from the Level Water swimming programme: Learn to Swim - Level Water Course content The Rookie Rescue Skills programme is designed to teach children with disabilities water safety awareness and basic self-rescue and rescue techniques. Topics covered during the course include: The dangers of water How to survive in water How to be rescued How to summon help How to rescue others These topics are brought to life with fun and games designed to improve the Rookies' confidence in water and swimming ability while teaching them valuable skills that will stay with them for life. Book on a course To book on a Rookie Rescue Skills course, check RLSS UK's Course Finder or contact your local leisure centre or lifesaving club that runs the Rookie Lifeguard programme. Find a Rookie Rescue Skills Programme near you Rookie Rescue Skills FAQs Still have unanswered questions? Read our Rookie Rescue Skills FAQs page for the answers to common questions about the the Rookie Lifeguard Pool programme. Rookie Rescue Skills FAQs Next Steps After completing the Rookie Rescue Skills programme, Rookies may be able to progress onto: Rookie Lifeguard Pool Programme Who can deliver the Rookie Rescue Skills Programme? Rookie Lifeguard Instructors who also hold the Rookie Rescue Skills Endorsement. If you are a Rookie Lifeguard Instructor looking to upskill to deliver Rookie Rescue, or if you are a swimming teacher looking to become a Rookie Lifeguard Instructor, you can find more details about all of our Rookie Instructor training via the button below: Become a Rookie Lifeguard Instructor Manage Cookie Preferences