Swim Safe

Launched in 2013 by Swim England and the RNLI, Swim Safe aims to help children learn how to stay safe in and around open water before they might ever need to be rescued.

The programme focuses on supporting young people with the knowledge, skills and understanding to manage risk safely, giving them the confidence to make informed decisions outdoors.

It offers children the chance to build confidence and lifesaving skills, learning directly from real conditions with support from qualified instructors.

The Ffit Conwy Leisure Development team run Swim Safe sessions for local schools; community groups and SEN groups.  The programme runs annually May-October from Porth Eirias, Colwyn Bay.

In 2025 the Ffit Conwy team won a National Award from Swim Wales - “school swimming & water safety impact award” for the delivery of the Swim Safe initiative.