In a bid to ensure families know how to keep themselves and others safe, we’re encouraging schools and community groups to take advantage of the FREE downloadable water safety resources.

Fatal and devastating drowning incidents typically increase as children come into their later teens, especially in males. It is also a time for young people to look for adventure and so learning how to enjoy the water safety provides confidence, resilience and opens up more opportunities.

Our hugely popular ‘Drowning It's Up To You’ click and play resource has been designed to be engaging and easy to deliver in any setting. It can be delivered in a large assembly, in a classroom or youth group.

 

Download the video for yourself


Class activities

In addition to the click-and-play resource we have created engaging lesson plans and learning materials to study water safety in more depth

Secondary School Lesson Plans & Resources Booklet

Coastal and Beach Water Sites

Inland Water Sites

Introduction to Drowning and Cold Water

Witness Report Student Version

Orienteering Hazard Hunt - Hazard Cards

Orienteering Hazard Hunt - Answer Sheet

Class activities in Welsh

Secondary Lesson Plans & Resources Booklet

Llyfryn Adnoddau a Gwybodaeth Uwchradd i Addysgwyr

Coastal & Beach Water Sites

Safleoedd Dŵr Arfordirol a Thraeth

Inland Water Sites

Safleoedd dŵr mewndirol

Introduction to Drowning and Cold Water

Cyflwyniad i foddi a dŵr oer

Witness Report Student Version

Datganiad tyst

Orienteering Hazard Hunt - Hazard Cards

Peryglon Cyfeiriannu Hela - Cardiau Perygl

Orienteering Hazard Hunt - Answer Sheet

Peryglon Cyfeiriannu Hela -Taflen Ateb

DPW Certificates and Posters

Drowning Prevention Week Resources

We’ve created a range of posters, leaflets and certificates to help share Drowning Prevention Week messages and support your activity.

View all Drowning Prevention Week Printable Resources

Water Smart Schools Accreditation 

The Water Smart Schools accreditation programme provides a framework for both primary and secondary schools to help their pupils develop the knowledge that will keep them safe around the water and enrich their opportunities to engage in water-related activities and play. 

Find out more about Water Smart Schools