North East leisure centres teach children water safety skills during Drowning Prevention Week
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North East leisure centres teach children water safety skills during Drowning Prevention Week

13 Jun 2026 · Originally published 13 Jun 2026 8/10 Original headline: Youngsters taught essential self-rescue techniques after heatwave drownings
Following a rise in water-related accidents, leisure centres across the North East are using Drowning Prevention Week to teach children essential self-rescue techniques. Pupils are practising swimming in clothes to understand the physical challenges of an emergency, providing them with the skills to stay safe and assist others in the water.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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