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Motion · S6M-13732 · 20 Jun 2024

Drowning Prevention Week 2024

Lodged by Clare Adamson (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 35 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament marks Drowning Prevention Week (DPW) 2024, which runs from 15 to 22 June; considers that the campaign, initiated by the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), is critical in raising awareness and encouraging the public to enjoy water safely; further considers that with the right water safety education, such as knowledge of the Water Safety Code, accidental drownings are preventable; understands that the DPW campaign encourages schools, clubs, leisure centres and communities to promote water safety education through events, lessons, games and activities, in a bid to make people more aware of the dangers of water and to improve water safety skills; welcomes the provision of educational resources by Water Safety Scotland, created by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), which include free water safety lessons for schools and practitioners and the first ever curriculum-aligned water safety resources; commends RLSS UK and partner agencies, such as Water Safety Scotland, for their tireless advocacy for improved water safety, and encourages members of the public to use the resources produced and get involved with Drowning Prevention Week 2024.

Supporters (35)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.