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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.

Water Safety Activity Plan

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

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.

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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.

SAFE posters

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.

Water safety booklets

Water Safety Booklets

Order one of these fun booklets and read the activities together and test the grownups with the big SAFE test.

Last Edited: 02 October 2024