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Aquatics Team Brings Vital Water Safety Lessons to Oakley Infants School

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The aquatics team at Basingstoke Aquadrome and Tadley Health & Fitness Centre has delivered another successful water safety assembly, as part of a scheme to teach primary school children about the importance of swimming and staying safe in water. The recent session at Oakley Infants School was led by swimming teacher Becky Tyler, with support from Lucie Watts, aquatics operational support coordinator for Basingstoke and Deane Community Leisure Trust. The initiative aims to educate children about water safety, not just in swimming pools, but in any body of water.

Key Takeaways:

  • The aquatics team at Basingstoke Aquadrome and Tadley Health & Fitness Centre delivers water safety assemblies in local primary schools, teaching children about the importance of swimming and staying safe in water.
  • The recent session at Oakley Infants School was led by swimming teacher Becky Tyler and supported by Lucie Watts, aquatics operational support coordinator for Basingstoke and Deane Community Leisure Trust.
  • On average, around 400 people accidentally drown in the UK each year, highlighting the importance of water safety education.
  • The assemblies use resources from the Royal Life Saving Society to teach children the RLSS Water Safety Code, how to contact emergency services, and the meanings of different signs and flags.
  • Heather Barrett, a year one teacher at Oakley Infants School, praised the water safety education session, stating that it is "paramount" for children to understand how to stay safe.
  • Councillor Kerry Morrow, cabinet member for sport, leisure and culture at Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, commended the scheme, emphasizing the importance of water safety in various settings.

Statistics:

  • Around 400 people accidentally drown in the UK each year.
  • The aquatics team aims to educate local primary school children about vital water safety skills.
  • The Royal Life Saving Society provides resources for water safety education, including the RLSS Water Safety Code and information on emergency services and signs and flags.

Sources:

  • Basingstoke and Deane Community Leisure Trust
  • Royal Life Saving Society
  • Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
  • Oakley Infants School

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