Downloadable Water Safety posters(Post)

    Swim England has created posters to visually display the Water Safety Code and the Water Safety Awards. The posters are available to download for free and have been designed for providers to dis ...

    What is the Water Safety Code?(Post)

    1. Stop and think – Always Swim in a Safe PlaceThe Water Safety Code provides essential and easy-to-remember information to help people plan for their activity and understand what they should do in a ...

    Online water safety game(Post)

    Swim England has developed this game as part of the Inspire 2022 project, funded by Sport England following the Commonwealth Games. It's designed to guide young people through various water scenarios ...

    Enhancing Water Safety Skills in Learn to Swim Stages 1-7(Post)

    The Swim England Water Safety Awards are complementary Awards available to learners who are undertaking the Learn to Swim Stages 1-7 of the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme. There are t ...

    School Swimming and Water Safety Charter(Post)

    Many children learn to swim outside of school, but for some, primary school provides their only opportunity to acquire these vital lifesaving skills. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that all prima ...

    Understanding how the four competencies fit into the Learn to Swim Programme(Post)

    The Swim England Learn to Swim Programme is about developing confident and competent swimmers, the Learn to Swim Stages 4-7 form the second part of this core programme, and each of these stages conta ...

    Building confidence in water: the Discovery Ducklings Awards(Post)

    The Discovery Ducklings Awards 1-4 are part of Swim England's Pre-School Framework, serving as the initial phase of the Learn to Swim Programme. Designed for babies and young beginners, these awards ...

    Learn to Swim Programme Workshops(Post)

    The Aquatic Competency Team deliver online workshops for Learn to Swim Programme providers across the four Frameworks. Led by our Aquatic Competency Development Lead, each session is developed in col ...

    Six fun Halloween themed games to use in swimming lessons(Post)

    Halloween is just around the corner, so the Swim England Learn to Swim team has put together games to use in your swimming lessons. We hope all your learners enjoy taking part in these games and we&r ...

    Guidance on inclusion for swimming teachers (Post)

    As a swimming teacher delivering the Learn to Swim Programme, you have a very important role. To teach children and adults of all backgrounds and abilities how to be confident, competent and safe in ...

    Sculling Train - Learn to Swim game(Post)

    Sculling is an important skill for all swimmers to develop during the Learn to Swim stages. How to play Sculling Train The Sculling Train sees children link with one another and focus on solely using ...

    The importance of motivating your learners through to Learn to Swim Stage 7(Post)

    The Learn to Swim Framework aims to build confident and competent learners in a fun and enjoyable way. Learn to Swim Stages 4-7 constitute the second part of this core framework, often taking longer ...