Where can I access JUMP! water safety resources?
Families and educators can access activity sheets, parent checklists, educational resources and the interactive water safety quiz through this page and the Parent Water Safety Portal.
What should children remember before entering the water?
Children should stop, look for hazards, ask and wait for permission from a supervising adult, follow safety rules and only swim in appropriate supervised areas.
Does JUMP! offer water safety education beyond swimming lessons?
Yes. JUMP! provides educational activities, water safety awareness initiatives, school and early learning visits, and parent resources designed to reinforce learning beyond the pool.
How often should children attend swimming lessons?
Regular weekly lessons provide consistency and help children build and maintain swimming and water safety skills over time. Children progress when skills are demonstrated consistently, based on their individual development.
Is supervision still necessary if my child can swim?
Yes. Swimming ability never replaces active adult supervision. Young children should remain within arm's reach of a supervising adult whenever they are in or around water.
How can I teach water safety at home?
Talk about water safety rules, ask children to spot and explain hazards, compare different aquatic environments, practise calling for help and complete age-appropriate activities together.
What water safety skills do children learn?
Children can develop safe entries and exits, floating, safe breathing skills, movement through the water, returning to a safe point, recognising hazards, following safety rules and calling for help.
Can swimming lessons prevent drowning?
Swimming lessons help children develop important swimming and water safety skills, but no child is ever completely drown-proof. Active adult supervision, restricted access to water and knowing how to respond in an emergency remain essential.
At what age should my child start learn-to-swim lessons?
Children can begin JUMP!'s age-appropriate learn-to-swim programs from six months. Selected locations may also offer Baby Water Play for younger babies. Contact your local JUMP! Swim School to discuss the most appropriate starting point for your child.
Why is water safety important for children?
Water safety education helps children develop knowledge and understanding, practical skills and safer behaviours. Learning begins early and should continue as children grow, become more independent and encounter new aquatic environments.