Waterwings Swim School Blackburn

Wow! 4th in the Country, I taught Reuben to swim, his Mum said from the start she wanted him to swim for a club & look at him now! So proud of you, you’ve worked hard. Amazing achievement 💙

Last lesson tonight. We resume 2.9. Summer lessons are fully booked but please message if you want to be on the reserve list. Thank you for our gifts & cards (too many to post, you spoil us 💞) Your kind words inspire us. 💞 To the children who are all grown up & leaving us, goodbye, thank you & we will miss you 🥲. Thank you from team Waterwings 💙🩷

Learning water safety skills should start young, and they're vital during hot weather when families are spending more time in and around water.

Why not use your next family swim as an opportunity to practise simple lifesaving skills, such as:

✅ Getting in and out of the water safely
✅ Finding your float
✅ Moving through the water confidently

Explore our practical tips and videos to help you teach these essential water safety skills: 👇
www.rlss.org.uk/teaching-your-children-basic-water-safety-skills

Families & dog owners… please check for blue/green algae before you swim 💙 Photos of algae in comments …

Following the incredibly sad loss of a dog named Ozzy who died from algae poisoning, after being in Coniston Water where Blue/Green algae is currently present, we wanted to raise awareness of the dangers this bloom can cause. Our thoughts are with Ozzy’s owners, we are so sorry for your loss.

“During the Summer months pet owners need to be aware of the possibility of the highly dangerous Blue/Green Algae in inland water sources.

These algae can be present in lakes, streams and tarns, as well as reservoirs and ponds. It can produce toxins that are highly dangerous to humans and pets. It can be fatal in dogs. Blooms—which can look like blue-green paint, scums, or greenish-brown discolouration—thrive in long, hot spells of weather.

If you are planning to swim, boat, or walk your dog near UK waterways:

• Check for warning signs near the shoreline or access points.
• View local, confirmed sightings in your area using the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology - UKCEH Bloomin' Algae Platform.
• If you spot a suspected bloom, you can report it via the Bloomin' Algae app or by contacting the Environment Agency Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60

If your dog has been swimming or drinking from such water courses and suddenly suffers from vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, breathing difficulty or collapse, please consult a vet immediately. However, depending on the toxin, symptoms might not show themselves straight away, so if you think your dog may have ingested water containing the algae, the sooner you contact a vet the better.”

School holidays? Road trip? Rainy day? .. download colour & learn 🩷💙

Looking for a weekend activity for your family?

Download and use our free Drowning Prevention Week colouring sheets – a great way to keep kids entertained while starting important conversations about water safety.

Perfect as children head into the summer holidays, when they may be spending more time in, on, and around water such as lakes, ponds, and the beach.

Featuring 6 new designs, including scenes from docks, city parks, canals and rivers.

Download now: www.rlss.org.uk/dpw

It’s hot, hot, hot! Please don’t wear a woolly jumper sat on the poolside 😂 Stay hydrated, if you’d like to sit outside there is a bench at the front door and by the viewing gallery. Please ensure all children are supervised outside, don’t allow them to run / play on school grounds / car park. Thank you💙

Thinking of heading to the beach or lake? Download the app or look on line to check the water is safe & healthy 🩷💙

UK Live Sewage Map - Surfers Against Sewage • Data HQ UK live SEWAGE MAP Check if it’s safe to get in the water using the Surfers Against Sewage app and live sewage map Get real-time pollution alerts for your favourite beaches, rivers and lakes on our Sewage

Yesterday’s photo showed swimwear in the sea, today it’s swimwear in the lake… Make swimwear part of your water safety ✔️ Children have been learning about this, along with the water safety code, floating to live, swimming in rivers & lakes & practising rescues … there’s more to come! Stay safe swimming outdoors! 💙🩷