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Access free water safety resources for schools and community groups

WHY IS WATER SAFETY EDUCATION SO IMPORTANT?

Eighty per cent of people in the Black Country live within a mile of open water

number of primary school leavers in the Black Country NOT able to demonstrate safe self-rescue

We are supporting the Royal Life Saving Society UK's Drowning Prevention Week (14-21 June 2025). It is issuing vital water safety messages to families, carers, teachers and instructors of children aged 5 to 15-years-old.

Access a range of Drowning Prevention Week resources here.

WHAT IS THE BLACK COUNTRY WATER SAFETY RESOURCE HUB?

The Black Country Water Safety Resource Hub is aimed at educators and community groups and provides a range of lesson plans, practical activities and interactive videos to support the delivery of water safety education.

Exploring what could be used to aid floatation.

Identifying hazards around rivers

Learning about beach flags

Learning how to float

Learning how to stay SAFE

Demonstrating how to reach and rescue

DELIVERY RESOURCES

In partnership with the Royal Life Saving Society UK, the Canal and River Trust and Swim England, we have provided a range of resources to support the delivery of the programme at your school or community group.