Water Safety Resources

Here at HALF Fish we recognise the need for quality water safety resources to use as a swimming teacher but also for parents and other professionals

Here are a range of resources we have collated – brought from other countries AND USED.

We recognise that water safety needs to be done in a variety of settings – the home, the garden, the pool, and the outdoors. With personal experience of managing indoor and outdoor water provision, we want to share good practice with the HALF Fish Community and beyond!!

Live to Swim

Swim to Live

Join the HALF Fish Team and ensure that everyone in our community has access to water safety education

Use our resources
Attend one of our CPD
Book on a course to develop your skills
Purchase one of our sweatshirts so that we can offer FREE water education training to either a school class or a swim teacher

ABOVE ALL

Shout out - I am ..... HALF Fish

Here are some of websites we have sued in our training and programme development

These are national programmes and so we say THANK YOU to these organisations for the work they are doing

RLSS UK

RLSS UK are the main lifesaving support charity in the UK

RLSS UK Water Smart School

A special programme for schools to complete (there is no need to go to the pool). Looks at water safety, first aid AND the local environment

https://www.rlss.org.uk/pages/category/water-smart-schools

RLSS Drown Prevention Week

The charity's annual water safety programme. Each year a set of resources are produced for HOME, KS1 to KS4 as well as swim schools and lesson providers.

https://www.rlss.org.uk/Listing/Category/drowning-prevention-week-campaign

Summer Water Safety campaign

fabulous resources for families spedning time near the water during the warm weather

https://www.rlss.org.uk/Listing/Category/summer-water-safety

Speak Up Be A Mate - Teenagers and Water Safety

Think ahead and warn each other of the dangers – be a mate and know what to do.

A hard-hitting campaign about peer pressure and the dangers of open water

https://www.rlss.org.uk/speak-up-be-a-mate

Splash Safely at Home

A twice-a-year campaign – May for garden safety and October for safety in the Home

Resources for parents as well as social media prompts that you could use in your swim programme

https://www.rlss.org.uk/Listing/Category/splash-safely-at-home

STA

STA are a swimming teaching charity and train a large number of swimming teachers each year.

STA Learn to Swim Week

STA's Learn to Swim week has a specific focus each day ... including Water Safety – they have a number of FREE downloads. The week happens each hyear in May

STA's Junior Lifeguard programme is an excellent extension to learn to swim lessons.

Part of the resources is a downloadable water safety booklet (the book also includes a tracker for the awards you can earn). This is aimed at the more competent swimmer who may have been through the learn to swim programme

https://www.sta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Health-and-Wellbeing-Booklet.pdf

Water Safety Advice for Mums and Dads

A free resource from the STA https://www.sta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Water-Safety-Advice-Leaflet.pdf?

STA's family Water Safety Activity pack

This is a vast resource with activities for all of the ages.

https://www.sta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Water-Safety-Advice-Leaflet.pdf?

All STA Members have access to many resources that they can use on poolside or in school for water safety presentations

Here is an example of Stanley the Seal (the STA's mascot) explaining Rip Tides

Swimming Teacher Resources

Below are a range of resources we have developed for use poolside.

At HALF Fish Training, we understand that water safety is a crucial skill that every age group should master. Our specially curated resources are designed to address the unique needs of various age brackets, from infants taking their first splash to adults looking to refine their techniques. For infants, we provide guides that focus on acclimatisation to water, essential safety practices, and engaging activities that promote a love for swimming early on. Parents can find helpful tips and strategies to support their little ones, ensuring a fun and secure experience. For children, our resources delve into teaching methods that make learning enjoyable while instilling robust safety behaviours. We cover essential swimming techniques, safety protocols, and interactive games that encourage participation and confidence in the water. Adults are not overlooked either. Our resources offer insights on advanced swimming methods, safety practices for recreational swimming, and tips for engaging with younger swimmers as mentors. With our guidance, instructors and parents alike will be well-equipped to foster a safe and encouraging aquatic environment while improving their skills. Join us in promoting water safety and creating a strong community of capable swimmers at all ages. With HALF Fish Training, you're not just learning to swim; you're learning to thrive in the water.