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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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