Swim Safe
Get children aged 7–14 ready for safe swimming in open water with Swim England and the RNLI’s free water safety sessions. Swim Safe takes place every summer at inland and coastal sites throughout the UK.
Find out more 
Swim Safe update
- Swim England, the RNLI and our local delivery partners plan to deliver Swim Safe this year.
- Sessions will take place when and where we can adhere to Government guidelines.
- We will continue to review and follow Government advice closely, with each venue being continually reviewed.
- Please check the locations under 'Book your session' to check availability.
- Sessions will be released for booking 6 weeks prior to the date of delivery.
- The Swim Safe team will email you if your session has to be cancelled.
We thank you for your understanding, all you do for Swim Safe and your communities. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Give children the skills to enjoy outdoor swimming safely
Children love swimming outdoors - but swimming in the sea, rivers and lakes is very different to swimming in a pool.
Created by Swim England and the RNLI and supported by a range of local partners, Swim Safe teaches children where it's safe to swim, how to float and what to do if they or someone else get in trouble.
The hour-long sessions are led by trained instructors and held during the summer months at outdoor water locations across the UK, including beaches and inland sites. We hold public sessions and sessions specially designed for school classes too.
Children need to be aged between 7 and 14 and able to swim 25 metres unaided to take part.
About Swim Safe Working together to help children swim safely since 2013
Swim England and the RNLI created Swim Safe to help all children grow up with essential water safety skills for life.
Want to help?
Volunteer, find resources for schools and youth groups, or help deliver Swim Safe as a partner.
All information correct as at May 2022.