28/05/2026
☀️💦 Water Safety in Warmer Weather 💦☀️
During the warmer weather, more children and teens will spend time near water, visiting beaches, rivers, lakes, canals, paddling pools, and swimming pools. Even shallow water can be dangerous, so it’s important to stay alert and keep safety in mind.
Top Water Safety Tips for Parents & Carers:
✅ Always supervise children near water
✅ Teach children to swim and feel confident in water
✅ Empty paddling pools after use
✅ Avoid swimming in rivers, canals, or reservoirs unless it’s a supervised safe area
✅ Encourage teens to look out for friends and never take risks around water
✅ Make sure children wear buoyancy aids where needed
✅ Keep phones away and stay focused when supervising near water
🚫 Cold water shock, hidden currents, and deep water can be dangerous — even on hot days.
📣 Talk to children and teens about making safe choices around water this summer.
💙 Enjoy the sunshine safely and help keep everyone safe around water.
Take a look on the link for further advice from the Royal Life Saving Society https://familytoolbox.co.uk/resource-list/water-safety/
