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Water Safety

Learning to be safe near water is an important part of a child’s education. Use these activities and resources to encourage children to do, watch, play, create and read as they learn about water safety.

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

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

Water Safety Activity Plan

This plan shows you how you can help children understand the risks around water and to encourage them to make informed and safe decisions.

Water Safety Activity Pack

Choose some activities from this pack or do the whole thing, all you will need is a pen and paper.

Water Safety Guidance Notes

A how-to guide for teachers, parents and carers. These notes will help you do the Water Safety Activity Pack with your learners.

Stay Safe Near Water Film

Watch the Stay Safe Near Water film and use the Spot the Dangers poster to identify the dangers yourself.

Spot the Dangers Poster

How many dangers can you spot?

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: 9 December 2025