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Speak up = real strength.

Everyone else might be shouting “DO IT.”

You don’t have to.

Being a mate isn’t joining in - it’s stepping in.

If it feels dodgy - say it.
If it’s risky - stop it.
If something’s wrong - speak up.

Be that mate

Don’t hype it.
Stop it.
Speak up. Be a Mate



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The Met Office has forecast rising temperatures this week, with parts of the UK reaching 28°C towards the weekend.

With exams finishing and the school term coming to a close, NOW is the time to talk to your teenager about water safety.

Worried they won’t listen? This guide shows you how to say it so they will.

Don’t miss the conversation that matters most.
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“Just jump!”
But you don’t know what’s under there.
One bad landing = serious injury.
Real mates: “Nah, leave it.”

Mates speak up when someone's about to jump into dark water.
Speak up. Be a Mate
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How amazing is this ?

The students learnt the water safety code and how to stay safe in on and around water as well as learning how to stay safe on our coast and how to help someone 💧

Water safety doesn’t just have to be done in the water 🥰

These workshops are designed to generate high impact and high fun and engagement.

Funny for a second.
Then the wind hits.
Now you’re drifting.
Fast.
No one’s laughing anymore.

Mates speak up when someone's messing about with inflatables in open water.
Speak up. Be a Mate

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Warm weather doesn't mean warm water - open water stays dangerously cold.
Cold water shock causes an involuntary gasp and loss of breathing control within seconds - even for strong swimmers.
Even confident swimmers can quickly lose strength, control and coordination. Panic makes it worse.

Additional risks:

Strong currents increasing that quickly drain energy
Weirs, sluices, or lock systems (powerful structures where water flow can trap or pull you under)
Difficulty getting out of the water

Many drowning incidents happen in late spring and summer when these risks are underestimated.
Coastal waters bring additional risks such as tides and rip currents, which can quickly pull even strong swimmers away from shore.
Open water is unpredictable - what you can't see, control, or feel immediately can put you at risk.

Cold Water Shock: Expert Insights Discover the dangers of cold water shock with former Olympian Profe...

Before a mate jumps, dares or “just goes for it”:

Speak up.

Stop it.

Be a mate.

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mates.