To the Rescue

Learn about brave lifesavers whose jobs it is to help others.

30 minutes
Optional: display equipment
Required: printer
RNLI engagement and awareness

Guidance notes

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To the Rescue guidance notes

Children will discover the work of RNLI lifeboat crews and lifeguards, what volunteering is and why it’s important to help others even if you’re not receiving a reward.

Workshop resources

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To the Rescue workshop slides
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To the Rescue worksheet

They’ll also learn how to recognise rescuers by what kit they wear – and why this specialist kit is important. Activity included to create a class presentation about lifeguards and lifeboat crew members.

Videos

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What we do

Play this video to help share our key water safety messages and bring the work of the RNLI to life for your young people.

Curriculum links

England

Learning objective: I’m learning to stay safe around water with an adult or grown up.

Eng, KS1, PE, Swimming and Water Safety
Eng, KS1, RSE, Health and Wellbeing, Personal Safety, Basic First Aid
Eng, EYFS, Physical Development & KS1, PSHE Health & Wellbeing, Living in the Wider World