10-05-2025
Water Safety Wales' resources for primary schoolchildren
In a bid to lower the figure, Water Safety Wales (WSW) has launched bilingual, interactive educational resources for primary school children.
The resources, aimed at children aged three to 11, were introduced at Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed Campus.
They include presentations, videos, and other interactive materials, all accessible for free via the Hwb platform.
Sarah Wathan, headteacher of St Philip Evans RC Primary School, said: "We are excited to be the first school to implement these resources.
"Our students' safety is our top priority, and these materials will play a vital role in their education."
The resources reinforce the Water Safety Code, which includes lifesaving tips such as assessing the safety of swimming spots, staying together, floating to live if in trouble, and calling 999 if someone else is in trouble.
Hanna Guise, Swim Wales' Learn to Swim manager and chair of the WSW Education Subgroup, said: "Being water safe and competent is essential for all children.
"These resources will help instil these important skills from a young age."
WSW encourages headteachers across Wales to adopt these resources in their schools and urges parents to advocate for their use to ensure essential water safety education for their children.
