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To the Rescue
Learn about brave lifesavers whose jobs it is to help others.
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30 minutes
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Optional: display equipment
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Required: printer
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RNLI engagement and awareness
Guidance notes
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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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Download PDF 17.6MB
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Download PDF 185KB
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 doPlay 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
- KS1, PE, Swimming and Water Safety
- RSHE, Basic First Aid, EYFS
- Physical Development and KS1, PSHE Health and Wellbeing, Living in the Wider World
Northern Ireland
- Foundation and KS1, PD&MU, Personal Understanding and Health, Safety
Republic of Ireland
- Aistear, Wellbeing and SPHE, Myself
Scotland
- Early and First Level, Health and Wellbeing (HWB)
Wales
- Health and well-being
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