Teach young people how to be safe near and in the water – and what to do if anything ever goes wrong. Free downloadable learning resources for water safety workshops and more.
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Educating kids about water safety is fundamental to saving lives at sea and a core part of our prevention work. The more young people we can reach with our water safety messages, the more lives we can save now and in the future. As a teacher or youth leader, you really can make a lifesaving difference.
Education resources
Take a look at our wide range of educational materials and lesson plans for young people of all ages. From 3-18, there are materials tailored for every age group covering a variety of different subjects. As well as being educational, you can use them to help teach the young people in your care how to stay safe in and around the water.
Educational visits
Did you know you can arrange a visit from an RNLI lifesaver? Or pay a visit to a lifeboat station? You can book a session with a youth education volunteer or organise a visit to one of our many lifesaving locations. There’s no better way to inspire and engage young people with the work of the RNLI.
Activity sheets and posters
We have a variety of different downloadable materials to educate and entertain. From quizzes and games to colouring in sheets, there’s all sorts of activities to choose from. Not only are they fun, they contain important water safety advice too, so they’ll be learning something they can use outside of the classroom.
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Visit the RNLI or invite the RNLI to your school, group or setting.
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Discover the world of the RNLI and explore how to stay safe near the water with our free posters, activity sheets and line drawings to colour in.
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Our Water Safety Team are here to help you teach the children in your classroom or youth group how to stay safe, in and around the water.
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Engineering is at the very heart of what we do at the RNLI. That’s why it’s crucial we inspire the next generation to consider careers within engineering.
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Our Fill Your Boots fundraising pack is a fun way for your school or youth group to raise money for the charity that saves lives at sea.
Fill Your Boots fundraising