The Department for Education (DfE) announced this week that the Water Safety Code will be integrated into the newly released Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education, and Health Education (RSHE) statutory guidance1 for schools in England. Read more
In January 2026 the APPG for Water Safety Education met to discuss England's curriculum change and prepare for effective water safety lessons in classrooms from September. Read more
Scotland announced free swimming lessons for primary school children as part of the Government's budget for 2026-2027. Read more