Top Tips – How to Stay Water Safe this Summer!
May is National Water Safety month, there are countless tips to keep children safe in and around water but here is a selection of top tips you may or may not have considered:
- Don’t assume a child that can swim is not at risk of drowning, always be vigilant
- If a child is missing check the water first as seconds count
- Never swim during a thunderstorm, exit the water immediately
- Always go down feet first on water slides
- Empty blow-up paddling pools after each use
- Nine feet is the minimum depth required for jumping or diving into water
With school half-term here it is the perfect time to take little ones swimming or kick start some lessons at the local pool.
Here are some water-based ideas for the holiday:
Chiltern Pools in Amersham has three different options, a fun pool with slides, a fitness pool and a diving facility:
Coral Reef at Bracknell offers the ultimate in fun days out, it is a water park with a difference having undergone a major refurbishment. Children can go on a pirate shark infested adventure on choppy waters or fly out of the cannonball if they are feeling brave!
https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/coral-reef-bracknells-water-world
Nothing however is a substitute for learning to swim formally, here at Windsor Leisure Centre there is a range of swimming lessons for children of all ages:
https://www.leisurecentre.com/windsor-leisure-centre/Activity/childrens-swimming-lessons
Finally the RNLI web site is a fantastic resource for adults engaging in water based sports and activities over the summer. We should never stop learning about the dangers of water. The RNLI are currently visiting local schools to promote water safety and educate children on the risks of water.
https://www.respectthewater.com/activities/
With the right approach water is an amazing resource offering fun and fitness for all the family. Enjoy and please stay safe around water this summer!
