What is Drowning Prevention Week, and why does it matter? Every year, as the weather warms up and school holidays begin, the risk of accidental drowning increases, especially around open water. That’s why RLSS UK launched Drowning Prevention Week: our flagship annual campaign to raise awareness, start conversations, and equip families with the knowledge and skills to stay safe around water. Whether you're heading to the beach, exploring rivers and lakes, or just enjoying the sunshine: 🛟 Learn h

Drowning prevention DOES NOT start with swim LeSsoNs. It starts in the bathtub— when your child gets fully acclimated to water, can glide with ease, unfazed by water on their face or in their ears. That’s the foundation of real swimming skills. And it happens WITH YOU. (If your child EVER fears water, it means you missed hundreds of chances to shape that relationship.) Then comes the critical next step: Controlled freedom to explore the water— while learning to perceive opportunity vs. risk. (An

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