Lesson 6: How can I stay safe around water?

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Cross-curricular links

Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Optional: remind the children of the PSHE agreement created in the Introductory lesson: Setting rules for RSE & PSHE lessons and recap the agreed rules. If needed, upload an image of the agreement to the Presentation: PSHE agreement.

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Teach in presentation mode

Adaptive teaching

Assessing progress and understanding

Vocabulary

In this unit

Assessment – RSE & PSHE Y2: How can I make safe choices in different places?Lesson 1: What makes my body special?Lesson 2: How can I keep my body safe?Lesson 3: How can I make safe choices at home?Lesson 4: How can I stay safe in different places?Lesson 5: What can I do if I cannot find my trusted adult?

Lesson 6: How can I stay safe around water?

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Royal Life Saving Society UK

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) exists to prevent drowning and to ensure everyone can enjoy water safely. We are committed to saving lives by leading the way in lifesaving, lifeguarding, and water safety education. Our vision is for communities to be free from drowning. One of RLSS UK’s strategic goals is to embed water safety education into curricula across the UK and Ireland. Our mission aligns directly with Kapow Primary, making our collaboration both logical and highly beneficial. Together, we share a commitment to keeping children safe.Find out more

Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 2 September 2026