Lesson 3 - Help is at Hand

To: Understand what the RNLI is and what it does Understand how an RNLI rescue works and the people it involves Understand how important it is to work as a team and what qualities people need to have Focus

What is the RNLI? What does it do? Have you seen this image before? The RNLI

The RNLI is a charity providing a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service around the coast of the UK and RoI It also provides a seasonal lifeguard service on beaches in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Jersey Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboats and, since 2001, its lifeguards have saved more than 139,000 lives The RNLI is independent from Government and continues to rely on voluntary contributions and legacies for its income What is the RNLI?

When might someone need help from the RNLI? How can someone get help from the RNLI? The RNLI

Rescue process Work out the RNLI rescue process from emergency call to returning to the station Cut out the cards and put them in the order that shows what happens during an emergency requiring help from the RNLI

Rescue call Watch Film 4 and see how Lifeboat crews must work as a team to save lives at sea Click here to view

What qualities do people need to be good team members? Teamwork ?

Can you get yourselves in order using no words? Now try to get yourselves in order again and this time you can talk to each other Does it make a difference? Can you communicate?

To: Understand what the RNLI is and what it does Understand how an RNLI rescue works and the people it involves Understand how important it is to work as a team and what qualities people need to have Review

Can you think of three things you have learnt about the RNLI? – What are they? 1) 2) 3) Can you think of three qualities that you need to be a good RNLI crew member? – What are they? 1) 2) 3) Review