Learning Outcomes ALL will be able to remember STAnley’s water safety code ALL will recognise the types of dangers to consider when visiting a watered surrounding. ALL will know how to act when confronted with a troublesome situation

STAnley's Water Safety Code Dangers – Spot the dangers Advice – Take safety advice Friend – Don’t go alone, go together Emergency – Learn how to help

Can you think of a place you would find water? Clue: have you been on holiday within the uk or abroad previously?

Number the following water filled environments, in relation to how dangerous they can be. 1 Least dangerous Most dangerous PoolCanal LakeBeachHome

Can you think of any dangers around water at home?

What do you need to think about before entering a pool?

Pools 1) Is there a lifeguard on duty? 2) Do you know where the deep end is? 3) Do you know how deep the water is? 4) Is the pool all one depth?

Can you think of any pool rules? STAnley says: Remember - Rules are there for a reason!

Take Safety Advice  Always listen to the lifeguards  Read and take note of safety signs  If it says don’t do it- DON’T!

Can you think of the potential dangers around a canal?

Canals 1) Are the sides solid like a swimming pool? 2) Is the water warm? 3) Is there any protection to stop people falling in? 4) Can you see beneath the water’s surface?

Can you think of the potential dangers around a lake?

Lakes 1) Will your feet be able to touch the ground? 2) Is there a current or a tide? Can you see beneath the water’s surface? Is it the same depth all the way through?

Can you think of the potential dangers around a beach?

The Beach 1) Is there a lifeguard? 2) Are there any waves? 3) Is there any quick sand? 4) Is the water always still?

Take Safety Advice: Beach Safety  Never go onto the beach/sea in bad weather conditions  Look at any signs/flags on the beach  If there is a lifeguard present, always listen to them  Stay away from manmade structures  Stay away from sandbanks and sandbars  Do not use inflatable toys when there is a strong wind or tide.

Know Your Flags Lifeguard on Duty Danger Do not enter the sea Danger Watercrafts in use Dangerous Marine Life

What would you do if you saw this man in trouble?

Shout for help Tell the lifeguard, if there is one on duty Phone 999 Don’t get in or go near the water – you could get into difficulty yourself Look for any objects you can use to help a casualty. Learn How To Help

How would you use these to help someone? What is the lifeguard doing & why?

STAnley's Water Safety Quiz  Name 3 pool rules  What end of the pool must you never dive in?  What does the red flag at the beach mean?  What is STAnley’s water safety code?  What is a danger you would find in the beach?  Should you play or go swimming in a canal?  What danger will you find in a lake?  What could you throw to a casualty in difficulty?

Thank you for listening Any Questions?