Drowning Prevention Week

This week was drowning prevention week and Preston Primary School are proud to support the campaign. As a school fortunate enough to have its own swimming pool, water safety is something we take very seriously and is a key part of our swimming curriculum.

Throughout swimming lessons, children learn essential water safety skills alongside developing their confidence and swimming ability. They are taught how to stay safe in and around water, recognise potential dangers, and know what to do in an emergency.

As part of Drowning Prevention Week, we are reminding children and families about the RLSS Water Safety Code:

The Water Safety Code | Royal Life Saving Society UK ( RLSS UK )

Stop and Think – Take time to assess your surroundings, look for dangers, and follow local safety advice.

Stay Together – When around water, always go with friends or family. Swim at a lifeguarded venue.

Call 999 – In an emergency, call 999. At the coast, ask for the Coastguard. Never enter the water to attempt a rescue yourself.

Float – If you fall into water unexpectedly or become tired, stay calm, float on your back, and call for help.

Living in Torbay, with our beautiful beaches, coastline, and waterways nearby, these are particularly important messages for our children to understand. We encourage all families to talk about the Water Safety Code at home and help children remember these four simple steps that could one day save a life.

At Preston Primary, we are committed to helping every child become a confident swimmer and a safe, responsible user of water.