Drowning Prevention Week is a specific week devoted to raising awareness about water safety and preventing drowning. Its goal is to provide individuals of all ages with vital skills, knowledge, and awareness necessary for ensuring safety in and around water. This weeklong initiative unites communities, organizations, and individuals to collaboratively strive towards decreasing drowning occurrences and advocating for water safety measures.

Did you know 1 in 3 adults in the UK cannot swim? Safety is the number one reason why people should learn to swim. You never know when a situation will happen that may cause you to be suddenly surrounded by water. Whether having fun in the backyard pool, going to the beach or fishing by a river, knowing water safety skills is a must for all ages. Learning to swim helps keep you safe.

Water safety is very important for children to learn from a young age due to the risk of accidents and even drowning. It is one of the only sports you can teach your child that can save their life. Drowning is one of the top causes of accidental deaths in children, so being able to swim is an essential skill, not only for your child to exercise and socialise with friends but also so they can survive if they accidentally fall in the water.

Learn more about swimming pool safety for kids here.

Helpful Information for Swimming Lessons

Not sure when your child should start swimming lessons? We have more details here.

What do you need to take to their first swimming lesson? We’ve got you covered here.

Are you currently teaching your child to swim? Here are three steps for the pool:

Stage 1: First steps in the pool

Stage 2: Learning to swim

Stage 3: Building confidence

Need some equipment to help your child in their swimming journey? We have a wide range of learn to swim equipment to help get them started.