Water Safety
Water safety
What a glorious half term break we had last week, and I am sure you had lots of fun with your families. In light of recent events regarding open water, schools have been sent a toolkit to share with parents. We have shared 3 short clips from the toolkit with the children today in Assembly, and created a 'Water Safety' page on our 'Keeping Safe' section under the children tab on our website.
Please find the link to our page below-the three short clips are at the bottom of the page. It would be good to go over them with your family too.
Please read the message below from Hampshire County Council. The Toolkit link can be accessed here or on our 'waterr Safety' page
As the weather warms up, children and young people are more likely to be around water – whether at home, on days out or on holiday. Almost half of drownings occur during the summer months when temperatures are higher. Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death in children in the UK, but most incidents are preventable. Babies and young children are most at risk at home, while older children and teenagers are more likely to encounter dangers in open water such as rivers, lakes and the sea. Research shows that teenagers and young adults are at increased risk during very warm weather, particularly when temperatures reach or exceed 25°C.
Most drowning incidents can be prevented with the right knowledge, supervision and preparation. The Hampshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSCP) Water Safety Toolkit for parents and carers offers simple, practical advice to help families stay safe.
The toolkit is designed to be clear and accessible, helping families build confidence and make safer choices around water. It includes guidance on:
- Everyday risks at home – including bath time safety and garden hazards
- Staying safe outdoors – such as the beach, around rivers and in open water
- Practical safety advice – including the Water Safety Code and how to “Float to Live”
- Age-specific guidance – for babies, young children, older children and teenagers
- What to do in an emergency – including simple first aid steps and where to find further support
WATER SAFETY TOOLKIT FOR PARENTS
