Water Safety.
Education.
Open Water
Helping children and communities understand, respect and safely enjoy Northumberland's waters.
From classroom learning to practical skills at the water's edge.
River Guardians
River Guardians brings water safety, Lifesaving skills and environmental learning together, helping young people understand the waterways around them and develop the skills and confidence to enjoy and care for them safely
30+
Years of Open Water Experience
More than three decades of practical experience in open water, lifesaving and coaching. From beach lifeguarding and Rookie lifeguard programmes to surf instruction, beach lifeguard training and courses, Ironman coaching and marathon open water swimming, this experience forms the foundation of Northumberland Water Academy.
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Water Safety • Environmental Learning • Lifesaving
Bringing together water safety, environmental education and practical lifesaving. Northumberland Water Academy connects classroom learning with real-world experiences around our rivers, lakes and coastline.
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Clear Purpose
To give children and communities the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to understand water, respect it and enjoy it safely.
Learning Through Experience
Through school programmes, River Guardians, practical lifesaving and outdoor learning, we take water safety beyond the classroom and into the environments where it matters.
Local Water
Local Knowledge
Learning shaped by Northumberland's rivers, lakes and coastline, helping young people understand, respect and safely enjoy the water environments on their doorstep.
Education Into Action
Water safety, environmental learning and practical lifesaving come together through classroom learning and real-world experience.
Bringing Water Safety to Life
From school programmes and River Guardians to community learning and practical lifesaving, we help children and young people build the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy Northumberland's waters safely.
Let's Work Together.
Schools • Community Groups • Partners
Whether you're interested in a school programme, River Guardians, community water safety or working in partnership with us, we'd love to hear from you.