Keeping our
young people
BellTIME
SAFE
Every year RNLI lifeboat crews around Ireland
rescue over one thousand people and are on call
twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. What
may not be so obvious is the work that the charity
does behind the scenes to stop people, particularly
young people, getting into trouble in the first place
Why Bigboy Beanbag?
The Bigboy Beanbag is unique! We have a removable, machine washable
cover which makes it easy to clean. We use high quality breathable fabric,
which is waterproof and UV protected. A Bigboy is happy indoors and
outside!
Sensory Space
Beanbags are an excellent addition to a sensory space. Many studies have
shown beanbags can help autistic children with sensory processing difficulties.
These therapies can include weight bearing, and our fabric can give the child
exposure to new textures. We have worked successfully with many schools!
Well Being
The ‘Well-Being Initiative’ plays a vital role in promoting positive mental health
and coping skills for children. The introduction of mindfulness and meditation
practices in the classroom can be hugely enhanced by the addition of our
Bigboy Beanbags!
Versatility
The Bigboy Beanbag provides a therapeutic, comfortable, supportive chair. It
is a large beanbag, on which several children can be accommodated
(depending on their size!). We produce a ‘one size fits all’ product which can
be configured into various shapes; a chair, lounger, sofa or bed!
Education Rates
We offer exceptional DISCOUNTED rates for schools and colleges!
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Our water safety messages reached over 52,000
young people across Ireland last year. These were
mostly class/youth group presentations given by
RNLI Education Volunteers or in conjunction with
one of our water safety partners such as the Health
and Safety Authority. Paul Rafferty, RNLI Youth
Education Manager for Ireland, says,
“I’d really like to thank our team of education
volunteers here in Ireland. They do such an
amazing job, teaching key water safety
messages one class at a time all year round.”
Patrick Bunting is one such education volunteer:
“I talk to the young people just like I’d talk to my
nephews and nieces before we head down to the
beach for the day. It’s all about having fun and
staying safe. We tell the kids what they should do
if they get into trouble and how they can help if
one of their friends falls into the water.”
Teachers can also get involved and help reduce
drowning around Ireland by logging onto our web
site and downloading our new curriculum-linked
resources at www.rnli/education or book a visit from
one of our education volunteers.
As the Youth Education Manager for Ireland, Paul
Rafferty is excited about the new resources:
“We’re here to help you with everything you need
to teach the children in your classroom or youth
group how to stay safe in, on and around the
water. You’ll find videos, guided discussions,
problem solving activities – and more –
specifically tailored for primary and secondary
school aged children.”
So, if you want to reduce drowning then get onboard
with our free curriculum-linked resources and maybe
you’ll save a life of someone in your class.
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