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Water Safety

Water safety is a compulsory part of the RSHE curriculum and a vital part of a child's education. Use these resources to teach children how to have fun safely around water.

Stay SAFE - Stay Away From the Edge. We'd love to see you shouting and stomping out this water safety message on the Explorers Facebook page.

EYFS Resources

EYFS Guidance Notes

These notes will explain the different resources and how you can use them at home or in nursery,

Colour & Draw

Use this activity sheet to reinforce the message of taking two steps back from the edge.

Duck Headpiece

Make your own fetching duck headpiece and wear with pride!

Song & Poem Sheet

Display to words to the song and poem so everyone can sing together!

Squirrel Puppets

Cut out big squirrel and little squirrel and act out the actions of taking two steps back.

Quack Snacks

Did you know that bread isn't healthy for ducks? Find out what to feed them instead and make a delicious dinner for Duck to eat!

Duck Puppet

Make your own paper duck puppet and get ready to Quack Quack!

Water safety tips for parents

We know how excited children get by the water! Read our tips to make your visit to the waterways fun and stress free with young children.

KS1 & KS2 Resources

KS1 Water Safety Activity Pack

Water safety lessons and activities tailored for KS1

KS1 Water Safety Educator Notes

Accompanying educator notes for the KS1 Water Safety Activity Pack

KS2 Water Safety Activity Pack

Water safety lessons and activities tailored for KS2

KS2 Water Safety Educator Notes

Accompanying educator notes for the KS2 Water Safety Activity Pack

Waterside Safety Challenge

Five games to play and test your knowledge of water safety.

Water Safety Posters

Use these posters to inspire children to create their own posters with a water safety message, then share them with family and friends.

Last Edited: 20 October 2026