The RNLI – staying safe around water
As part of our staying safe week, we have had a visit from Alan from The RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution).
He gave a brief introduction to the work that The RNLI carry out. In the last 200 years, they have helped to save over 146,000 people from drowning! The RNLI is a registered charity that is able to run through voluntary contributions – it costs £188 million to run the service each year!
Alan spoke to us about how to keep safe when around water (coasts, rivers, canals, swimming pools, baths, paddling pools in the garden).
It only takes a little bit of water to get into trouble.
Willow Y4
Useful advice to stay safe:
- At the beach, swim between the yellow and red flags.
- Stop and think before you enter the water – can you spot any dangers?
- Stay together
- Float on your back like a starfish, with your ears in the water.
- Call 999/112
The children have each been given a Water Smart leaflet to reinforce the important messages they have learnt today.
Help at home – Read and complete the Water Smart leaflet at home. What do the different coloured flags mean? What number should we call if we see someone in danger in the water? What is the best way to float?
