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Stay Safe This Summer!
The following statistics and guidelines have been taken from RoSPA – The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
- On average 40-50 children drown per year in the UK, the majority occurring between May and July.
- Over the last six years 30 children under 10 years old have drowned in holiday swimming pools abroad - RoSPA believes that all of these deaths could have been prevented. Read more >>
Whether it’s at home, by a pond or river or even on holiday by a pool or in the sea, being able to swim means that you are much safer around water.
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Water Safety for Children and Young People During the school holidays, and in particular in hot weather, increasing numbers of children put themselves at risk of drowning. To keep yourself safe, when you are in, on or beside water, always follow the Water Safety Code.
1. Sport the dangers! - Water may look safe, but it 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 water.
The dangers of water include:
· it is very cold · there may be hidden currents · it can be difficult to get out (steep slimy banks) · it can be deep · there may be hidden rubbish, e.g. shopping trolleys, broken glass · there are no lifeguards · it is difficult to estimate depth · it may be polluted and may make you ill
2. Take safety advice! - Special flags and notices may warn you of danger. Know what the signs mean and do what they tell you.
3. Go together! - Children should always go with an adult, not by themselves. An adult can point out dangers or help if somebody gets into trouble.
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Key Points For Parents To Consider When Booking a Holiday (especially abroad)
Before you go
- Book your child onto a course of swimming lessons – they are a great way of gaining water confidence and learning essential water safety skills- Check the safety arrangements in advance - Teach children never to swim alone - Be cautious about booking villas that do not have safety fencing - Take a first aid course – know how to resuscitate a child - Ask your travel company if the hotel pool has a lifeguard
When you are there
- Actively supervise all young children near water - Choose pools that are fenced with locking gates - Even if a pool has a lifeguard – know where your children are, and what they are doing in the water - Inflatables are not a substitute for supervision or swimming ability
Rule for children
- Never swim alone - Do not dive into unknown depths of water, and only jump feet first into water - Do not push or jump onto others - Know where to get help in an emergency
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