Schools urged to teach water safety advice to avoid heatwave tragedies before summer holidays

With the looming threat of heatwaves, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is urging schools to prioritize water safety education to prevent drowning tragedies among children. The push comes as officials worry that more kids could be at risk during the summer months. By equipping students with essential water safety knowledge, schools aim to reduce the number of preventable drowning incidents, highlighting the importance of this initiative in safeguarding young lives as temperatures rise.