Mount Pleasant Primary School Achieves Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)'s Water Smart Schools Accreditation

Mount Pleasant Primary School has successfully completed the Royal Life Saving Society UK's (RLSS UK) Water Smart Schools accreditation. The School's achievement in completing the Gold level accreditation serves as an excellent example for other schools aiming to enhance their water safety education. Mount Pleasant Primary's experience demonstrates that with the right resources and structured support, integrating water safety into the curriculum can be both effective and enjoyable.

How they found the experience

Mount Pleasant Primary School found the Water Smart Schools programme to be highly informative, with abundant excellent resources supporting its delivery. The structured nature of the programme made it straightforward to follow, ensuring that teachers could easily integrate it into their lesson plans. They found the short sessions were particularly beneficial, fitting neatly into the existing PSHE units without overwhelming the schedule.

Positive outcomes

The resources provided by the Water Smart Schools programme were not only useful but also highly engaging. Teachers and students alike found the videos particularly compelling, making the learning experience both enjoyable and memorable.

Teacher and student feedback

The feedback from both teachers and students at Mount Pleasant Primary School highlights the programme's effectiveness and impact:

Teacher’s Perspective:

"The resources were engaging and easy to use. The children have learnt so much and can now talk about water safety."

Student’s Reflection:

"I found the course useful because it made us realise the serious consequences of being unsafe around water and if something happened, such as falling in. I would know more about what to do in that situation."

The Water Smart Schools programme by RLSS UK has proven to be a valuable addition to Mount Pleasant Primary School's curriculum. By providing engaging and accessible resources, the programme has successfully imparted vital water safety knowledge to students, ensuring they are better prepared to stay safe around water.