Lex Leisure, Legacy Leisure and RLSS partner for programme

Lex Leisure and Legacy Leisure have joined forces with the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) to deliver an inclusive water safety programme for children with disabilities across England.

Working with Parkwood Leisure, the operators have become RLSS UK Water Safety Education Partners and will use a donation made to the charity to train staff to deliver its Rookie Rescue Skills programme to 50 children. The initial pilot is running for 10 weeks across five leisure centres in England. Hour-long sessions will teach water safety awareness,self-rescue and rescue techniques in a supportive environment, while games will help participants build confidence and improve swimming ability. RLSS UK developed Rookie Rescue Skills in 2025 alongside strategic partner Level Water, with the aim of making essential lifesaving and self-rescue skills accessible to all children.

“Our partnership with Lex and Legacy Leisure will expand participation in aquatic activities and will deliver water safety education to all communities,” said Ashley Jones, Head of Water Safety and Education at RLSS UK.