We will be offering a series of live virtual events covering key themes relevant to the national curriculum, citizenship and water safety throughout the academic year.
Our core programme will be offered every half term, with additional sessions on water safety during the summer term.
These events will be run on Microsoft Teams live secure platform.
2024/2025 timetable
1.10pm (30 mins) Key Stage 2 – Let's look after our water environment
We all have a part to play in protecting the environment and this session looks at three areas where small changes can make a big difference.
As one of the biggest landowners in the county, with acres of stunning countryside used for catching and collecting water, we'll learn about the Countryside Code and how we can respect, protect and enjoy the countryside around our reservoirs whilst leaving no trace.
And, of course, the water we collect is treated and used to keep the taps flowing and toilets flushing all across the region, so we'll look at how we can use this precious resource wisely.
Once the toilet has flushed and the plug has been pulled, we'll think about where our dirty water goes and how we can help prevent gruesome blockages, which can cause misery for homes and the environment.
To complement our live lesson, why not take a look at a free resource available from our partners, The Country Land and Business Association (CLA).
This downloadable resource is all about the Countryside Code. Linking in with Key Stage 2 geography and citizenship syllabus, the lesson plan is full of interesting and exciting activities to encourage young people to learn about visiting the countryside using the three main headings of the Countryside Code; Respect, Protect & Enjoy.
Teachers are encouraged to download the resource from the web address below for a 'ready to use' lesson plan. You can access the lesson plan here
1.45pm (30 mins) Early Years and Key Stage 1 - Water Safety Live
Our Water Safety live events offer an introduction to staying safe, both in and around water and in the wider landscape.
Water safety is an important message all year round. Cold water can be a killer and we'd like to start to raising awareness of water safety from a young age.
Aligning to Swim England’s water safety messaging, we’ll explain how students can help keep themselves and their family safe, endorse messaging about always swimming with an adult and explain where to find safe places to swim.
2.20pm (30 mins) Key Stage 2 - Water Safety Live
Water safety is an important message all year round. Cold water can be a killer and we'd like to start to raising awareness of water safety from a young age.
Aligning to Swim England’s water safety messaging, we’ll explain how students can help keep themselves and their family safe, endorse messaging about always swimming with an adult, know where to find safe places to swim, and develop understanding that there can be hidden dangers in open water areas such as rivers, reservoirs, canals and seas.
We’ll also remind students how to Float on their back for 60 seconds without floatation equipment and explain why this is important. We’ll explain that cold water can take your breath away and can result in people getting into difficulty and drowning. Information will be provided in what to do in an emergency – do not enter the water and instead contact 999 and seek adult assistance.
During the 2024/25 academic term, our live event dates are:
- 12 March 2025
- 7 May 2025
- 2 July 2025
Book now
To register for any of our spring, summer or autumn events, please complete the booking form for the sessions you would like to participate in.
Once registered, we'll send you an acknowledgement of your booking, along with your joining instructions.
Summer 2025 timetable
Drowning Prevention Week - Water Safety Live Events - 18th and 19th June 2025
Drowning Prevention Week (DPW) aims to equip everybody across the UK and Ireland with the skills and knowledge to make the right decisions about water safety.
Swimming isn’t just a critical lifesaving skill, it’s a skill that opens up a lifetime of fun and adventure in and on the water. The UK’s beautiful waterways should be places where everyone feels at ease and can take pleasure from their surroundings, whatever their age, whatever their activity level.
To support this week long event run by The Royal Life Saving Society, we are holding a series of water safety live events on 18th and 19th June 2025, as follows:-
- 18th June 2025 - EYFS/KS1 - 9.00am
- 18th June 2025 - EYFS/KS1 - 9.45am
- 18th June 2025 - KS2 - 11.15am
- 18th June 2025 - KS2 - 1.15pm
- 18th June 2025 - KS2 - 2.15pm
- 19th June 2025 - KS3/4 - 9am
- 19th June 2025 - KS3/4 - 2pm
We're offering sessions specifically tailored to different age groups, from Early Years to KS4, which will be delivered via Microsoft Teams by our Education Advisers. The session for KS3 & 4 will be delivered in partnership with the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and the RNLI.
Aligning to Swim England’s water safety messaging, we’ll explain how students can help keep themselves and their friends safe, endorse messaging about where to find safe places to swim, and explain in detail why there are hidden dangers in open water areas such as rivers, reservoirs, canals and at the coast.
We’ll explain how students should react and who to contact in an emergency situation.
Book now
To register, please complete the booking form for the session you would like to participate in.
Prior to the event, we'll send you an acknowledgement of your booking along with joining instructions.
Special events
We are delighted to offer you the opportunity to participate in our special event calendar. Booking details will be available nearer the time.
Celebrating World Toilet Day - Wednesday 19 November 2025
World Toilet Day is an opportunity to learn more about the key role toilets and sanitation play in protecting communities. It is observed each year on 19 November to raise awareness of the 3.5 billion people around the world who are still living without access to safe toilets. Without clean, safe toilets, human waste (poop) can contaminate communities’ food and water sources, which increases people’s chances of getting sick.
We're delighted to offer schools the opportunity to join one of our free interactive sessions on Wednesday 19th November 2025, to celebrate World Toilet Day. We'll be holding two sessions aimed at Key Stage 2 students, at 9.30am and 11.15am, each lasting approximately 30 minutes.
During the sessions, we'll explore the history of the humble toilet and why it's important to celebrate it.
Celebrating World Water Day - Friday 21 March 2025
Join schools from across the region to celebrate all things water!
World Water Day has been held every year since 1993. It celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. It is about taking action to tackle the global water crisis.
To mark World Water Day 2025, we'll be holding two live events on Friday 21 March at 9.30am and 11.15am. Delivered via Microsoft Teams, each session will last approximately 30 minutes.
Aimed at Key Stage 2 students, the sessions will provide an insight into the work of WaterAid, the charity that aims to provide clean water and sanitation to those in need in developing countries. We'll also explore the connection between water, sanitation and health, as well as focusing on our own water usage and how we can use it wisely. Water is a precious resource and we can all make a difference by changing the way we use, consume and manage water in our lives.