Total Fitness swim academy safety sessions for local pupils this summer
With School holidays just around the corner, Total Fitness Swim Academy is bringing free, fun and life-saving water safety talks to schools across the North of England and Wales, from Teesside to Prenton, Wigan, Whitefield, Hull and Wrexham. The friendly expert swim teachers will visit infant, junior and secondary pupils to share simple tips on spotting hazards, staying calm in emergencies and enjoying pools, rivers and beaches with confidence this summer.
- Swim Academy teachers visiting schools to deliver fun, life-saving water safety lessons
- Reaching out to kids before the summer break in Teesside, Prenton, Wigan, Whitefield, Hull and Wrexham
- Helping families enjoy pools, rivers and beaches with confidence this summer
With school holidays fast approaching, Swim Academy at Total Fitness has launched a new community initiative – delivering water safety talks at schools across the North of England and Wales.
From Teesside to Prenton, Wigan, Whitefield, Hull and Wrexham, friendly and experienced swim teachers will be delivering engaging, age-appropriate water safety lessons to pupils at infant, junior, and secondary schools.
The sessions are designed to give children the confidence and knowledge to enjoy pools, rivers, lakes and beaches safely throughout the summer.
Presented in a lively, memorable and easy-to-understand format, the talks cover essential safety messages including how to spot hazards, what to do in an emergency, and simple behaviours that can help keep everyone safe in and around water.
The goal is to provide children with potentially life-saving knowledge that will stay with them for life.
As part of the campaign, Swim Academy is sharing its Top 5 Water Safety Tips to reinforce the lessons being delivered in schools:
- Never swim alone - Children should always swim with a buddy and be supervised by a responsible adult. Even confident swimmers can get into trouble, so supervision should be active and close by at all times.
- Know your surroundings - Before entering any body of water, take a moment to check the environment. Look out for signs, currents, sudden drop-offs, slippery surfaces, or sharp objects. Awareness of surroundings is key to preventing accidents.
- Learn to float and stay calm - Floating on your back is one of the most important survival skills. It helps conserve energy, keeps the airway above water, and gives swimmers time to rest or wait for help. Staying calm is essential to safety.
- Stick to safe areas - Only swim in clearly marked, designated swimming areas, especially those with lifeguards. Avoid isolated or unmonitored locations, as they may hide hidden hazards such as strong currents or submerged objects.
- Understand cold water shock - Even during warm weather, open water can be dangerously cold. Cold water shock can cause rapid breathing, panic, and difficulty swimming. Enter water slowly and stay close to the shore, especially in unfamiliar environments.
Brad Winstone, Swim Development Lead at Total Fitness, commented: “We believe that water safety is just as important as learning to swim, and every child deserves the freedom and joy of enjoying water safely, and that starts with education.
“The school visits are a proactive way to support our local communities and give pupils the confidence to make safe choices this summer. As well as helping parents feel more secure when their kids are around water. After all, these safety tips are lessons for life, not just for the summer.”
For more information on Swim Academy, please visit the Total Fitness site.