During the school holidays, and in particular in hot weather, increasing numbers of children put themselves at risk of drowning.
Leeds Lifesaving's 'wise up to water' campaign aims to highlight the dangers of water and gives simple practical advise on how to prevent an accident and what you should do if you see some one else in difficulty.
Wise up to water
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Spot the dangers
Water may look safe, but is can be dangerous . Learn to spot and keep away from dangers. You may swim well in a warm indoor pool, but that does not mean that you will be able to swim in cold outdoor water.
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Take safety advice
Special flags and notices may warn you of danger. Know what the signs mean and do what they tell you.
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Don't go alone
Tell someone where you are going and when you will be back. Go with a friend, don't go alone.
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Learn how to help
You may be able to help yourself and others if you know what to do in an emergency.
Download: Wise up to water leaflet
Download: Wise up to water poster
Leeds Lifesaving are running various courses and events to promote the wise up to water message.
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Water safety project for high school children - students from Year 10 and above are trained to become Leeds Lifesaving RLSS student trainers. They will then be able to deliver the 'Wise up to Water' workshop.
Download: Water safety project for key stages 3 and 4
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Activate water safety programme for primary school children - an hour long roadshow delivered free to all Leeds primary schools raising awareness of water safety.
Download: Activate water safety poster
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Kiss for life, cpr awareness and have a go road show - on Wednesday February 14th members of the Scott Hall Lifesaving club delivered a cpr awareness roadshow at the White Rose shopping centre.
Download: kiss for life roadshow
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First Aid courses - Leeds Lifesaving run a variety of Health and Safety Executive approved first aid courses.
Download: first aid courses
For more information on lifesaving or the 'wise up to water' campaign please contact:
Louise Wells
Lifesaving co-ordinator
using the email contact on this page