Why Every School Should Be A Water Smart School

RLSS UK has launched a brand-new Water Smart Schools Award for both primary and secondary schools in a bid to ensure that all children, no matter their background, have the opportunity to learn how to stay safe in and around water.

In 2022, there was a 46% increase in the number of accidental fatalities amongst children, compared to the 5-year average. 35 accidental child fatalities were reported – meaning the equivalent of a classroom of children drowned in 2022.

Water Smart Schools is a flexible and adaptable programme that can be applied to any learned environment with agility and ease, including Primary, Secondary, Further and SEND settings.

Participating schools work towards accreditation at one of three fulfilling and challenging levels, bronze, silver or gold, utilising our tried and tested, easy-to-deliver class-based lesson plans and associated resources. 

Water Smart Schools provides the materials needed to give all children, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or religion, the knowledge, skills and understanding to enjoy water safely.

All resources and support for the duration of the programme are free of charge.

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