Spot the Dangers This interactive task can be completed using an interactive whiteboard, PowerPoint display, or similar devices.

Spot Advice Friend Emergency Always follow the SAFE Code Spot the Dangers Look for dangers whenever you’re near water Spot Take Advice Read the signs Ask lifeguards and adults Advice Go with a Friend Always go with friends or family, it’s more fun, and they can help in an emergency Friend Emergency Before starting the activity, take this opportunity for the class to practice remembering the SAFE Code. In this activity pupils will practice completing the first point of the SAFE Code, ‘Spot the Dangers’. Learn what to do in an Emergency Call 999 and shout for help Never go into the water to help someone

CAN YOU FIND ALL 8? WATER DEPTH CAN CHANGE QUICKLY YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT’S BENEATH THE SURFACE BANKS CAN HAVE CRUMBLING OR SLIPPERY EDGES ALWAYS WEAR A BUOYANCY AID BROKEN AND MISSING RESCUE AIDS The teacher or pupils can click (or touch) where they think there is a danger, then the information notice will appear. Pupils can discuss each of the dangers and how they would keep themselves safe. DON’T RUN BY THE EDGE – YOU MIGHT SLIP OR TRIP DON’T RUN BY THE EDGE – YOU MIGHT SLIP OR TRIP DON’T CYCLE NEAR THE EDGE – YOU MIGHT FALL IN

CAN YOU FIND ALL 13? BEWARE OF CURRENTS OUT TO SEA DON’T SWIM SOON AFTER EATING TETHER INFLATABLES TO THE SHORE BEWARE OF DEEP WATER – KNOW WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY DON’T SWIM IN A WATER SPORTS AREA BEWARE SLIPPERY AND CRUMBLING CLIFFS – READ THE SIGNS DON’T JUMP FROM CLIFFS, THE WATER MIGHT BE SHALLOW AVOID DIRTY AND POLLUTED WATER BE SUN SAFE – WEAR SUN CREAM WEAR YOUR BUOYANCY AIDS The teacher or pupils can click (or touch) where they think there is a danger, then the information notice will appear. Pupils can discuss each of the dangers and how they would keep themselves safe. ALWAYS KEEP AN EYE ON CHILDREN AVOID PIPES AND ROCKS RED FLAG MEANS DANGER - NO SWIMMING

CAN YOU FIND ALL 8? BEWARE SLIPPERY FLOORS KNOW THE DEPTH BEFORE YOU JUMP, AND FOLLOW THE RULES ON JUMPING IN KEEP GLASS AWAY FROM THE POOL ALWAYS KEEP AN EYE ON CHILDREN STAY CLEAR OF THE SPLASH DOWN AREA MAKE SURE YOU DON’T DRIFT INTO DEEP WATER The teacher or pupils can click (or touch) where they think there is a danger, then the information notice will appear. Pupils can discuss each of the dangers and how they would keep themselves safe. DON’T SWIM NEAR THE DIVING AREA BEWARE OF DEEP WATER

CAN YOU FIND ALL 7? NO LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY AT THE LAKE – NO SWIMMING ALWAYS KEEP AN EYE ON CHILDREN IN AND AROUND WATER WATER STORAGE CONTAINERS SHOULD BE COVERED THIS FENCE ISN’T GOOD ENOUGH TO KEEP PEOPLE SAFE FROM THE POND OR THE LAKE WATER SHOULD BE DRAINED AWAY AFTER USE The teacher or pupils can click (or touch) where they think there is a danger, then the information notice will appear. Pupils can discuss each of the dangers and how they would keep themselves safe. A FENCE WOULD STOP HIM FALLING IN ALWAYS KEEP AN EYE ON CHILDREN IN AND AROUND WATER

Did you spot all 36 dangers? Did you spot any dangers that didn’t have a label? Well done!