Water safety
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how to stay safe around water and how to respond in a water emergency.
Key learning points
- Understanding water risks helps prevent accidents and drowning.
- Cold water shock can happen even in warm weather.
- Alcohol and peer pressure increase risks around water.
- Lifesaving techniques and emergency services can save lives.
- Knowing how to assess a situation is key to staying safe.
Keywords
Cold water shock - a sudden and dangerous reaction of the body to cold water, causing muscle paralysis and difficulty breathing
Throw rescue - a method of helping someone in water without entering yourself, using a float or rope
Current - moving water that can pull swimmers away from safety
Common misconception
Only weak swimmers drown.
Even strong swimmers can drown; conditions like cold water shock, currents, or fatigue can affect anyone.
Teacher tip
You may decide to work with your local police service to provide additional assemblies or guidance to families on the topic of water safety.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
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Q5.Which of the following is not typically a sign of skin cancer?
Q6.The word describes something that continues to happen.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Cold water shock can happen even when the weather is , and can affect your breathing and movement.
Q2.Match the word to the correct definition.
moving water that can carry swimmers away from safety
a sudden and dangerous reaction of the body to cold water
helping someone in water using a rope or object without going in
Q3.Which of the following is a safe way to help someone in water?
Q4.Which of the following statements are correct?
Q5.Which statement is true?
Q6.Lifesaving techniques and services can save lives.
To help you plan your 10 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Water safety, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 10 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Water safety, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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