Water Safety Resources for Teachers

RLSS UK is a valuable resource for teachers, offering expert-developed, curriculum-aligned water safety materials that are easy to use and engaging for pupils of all ages. With ready-made lesson plans, activities and national initiatives like Drowning Prevention Week, it supports schools in delivering meaningful, life-saving education that builds confidence and awareness around water safety.

StayWise, on behalf of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), provides free, curriculum-linked safety resources with ready-made lessons and activities, helping teachers deliver engaging, practical education that builds pupils awareness and confidence to stay safe in everyday situations.

The Canal & River Trust offers simple, ready-to-use resources that help teachers educate pupils about staying safe near canals and rivers, supporting practical and age-appropriate water safety learning. Explorers is the Trust’s learning programme aimed at 5-12 year olds, designed to inspire learning by connecting young people to canals and rivers and helping everyone to stay safe around water.

The RNLI provides free, curriculum-linked resources to help teachers deliver engaging water safety lessons. With child-friendly activities, stories, and campaigns like Respect the Water, it highlights the dangers of cold water shock and emphasises the life-saving Float to Live message, helping pupils understand risks and know what to do in an emergency.

You may find the below organisations and charities helpful sources of further guidance and advice on water safety.