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Newly Launched Registry Tracks Pool Chemical Incidents
Key industry bodies have launched a pool plant chemical incident register in a bid to help the sector improve standards of chemical handling and tackle the dramatic rise in accidents and incidents. Chemical incidents in the UK have risen dramatically over the last few years, particularly since covid, with the three year average between … […]
Institute of Swimming achieved the highest standard, Enhancing, on CIMSPA’s quality assurance review
Institute of Swimming obtain ‘Enhancing’ on CIMSPA’s new education partner quality assurance review. We are proud to announce that, following the recent education partner quality assurance review by The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), the Institute of Swimming has received ‘Enhancing’ for its great practice and high-quality provision. There … […]
Shabana retrained to teach women only swimming sessions in her community
Shabana, is a Community Wellbeing Manager, who has recently retrained to add swimming teacher to her skill set. She says: “I work promoting wellbeing out in my community and found there was a lot of women who had never learnt to swim due to cultural barriers. So many women told me they wanted to learn, … […]
Institute of Swimming Partners with TUI Musement for Summer of Opportunities
The Institute of Swimming is excited to announce a fantastic collaboration with TUI Musement to promote water safety and bring the joy of swimming to children across the globe. This partnership is set to make a significant impact as TUI expands its horizons, and we are proud to be a part of this journey. Empowering … […]
A Refreshing Dive into a New Career From Occupational Therapist to Swimming Teacher
A Refreshing Dive into a New Career: From Occupational Therapist to Swimming Teacher Victoria, recently took the plunge into a new career as a swimming teacher. Having been a dedicated club swimmer for the Brighton Dolphins and Brighton Swimming Club and a lifelong enthusiast of the sport, her path took a turn as she decided … […]
In celebration of the Little Mermaid’s movie release, Institute of Swimming teams up with Swim England, Disney and Ocean Bottle
In celebration of the Little Mermaid’s movie release, the Institute of Swimming teams up with Swim England, Disney and Ocean Bottle to develop a more diverse aquatic workforce To mark the nationwide release of The Little Mermaid earlier this year, The Institute of Swimming is supporting Swim England’s collaboration with Disney and Ocean Bottle to … […]
The Institute of Swimming launches first-of-kind Inclusive Recruitment Academy to encourage disabled people to teach swimming in Manchester
The Institute of Swimming has launched an Inclusive Recruitment Academy to help disabled people become swimming teachers. The Academy, which is being fully-funded by Swim England and UK Sport, is a unique programme offering a tailored approach to training. It will form part of the lasting social impact of the Allianz Para Swimming World Championship … […]
The Institute of Swimming and B Mindful launch an exceptional CPD for the aquatics community: The Importance of Self-Care, and How to Support the Mental Health of Yourself and Others
The Institute of Swimming and B Mindful are delighted to announce their partnership in launching an innovative Continuing Professional Development (CPD) webinar designed specifically for the aquatics community. The new CPD course, ‘The Importance of Self-Care, and How to Support the Mental Health of Yourself and Others,’ aims to equip participants with the knowledge and … […]
Foundations of Inclusivity eLearning is available for FREE as part of UK Coaching Week’s Focus on Duty to Care
UK Coaching Week, an annual celebration of coaching excellence, is set to return from 5 to 11 June 2023. This year, the theme is “Duty to Care: The Foundation of Great Coaching.” The week-long event will emphasise the crucial role of coaches in promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants. UK Coaching … […]
Prestigious Swim England Senior Swimming Coach Programme launches for 2023
The prestigious Swim England Senior Swimming Coach Programme has launched for 2023! Swim England has announced that applications for the prestigious Senior Swimming Coach programme are now open for the 2023 intake. This fantastic one-year programme is designed to equip experienced Swim England Swimming Coaches with the skills and knowledge to create and deliver individualised … […]
New Safeguarding refresher eLearning launched in partnership with Swim England
A new safeguarding refresher eLearning has been launched by the Institute of Swimming and will enable swimming teachers and coaches to update their knowledge. The Swim England Safeguarding Refresher with Mental Health and Self-harm module is open to anyone who has completed the Swim England Child Safeguarding CPD within the last 3 years. Allowing certificate … […]
Institute of Swimming’s Recruitment Academy tackles teacher shortage with 500 new teachers
Swim England estimated the nationwide shortage of swimming teachers stood at 6,200 at the start of 2022, with demand for swimming lessons still increasing. But the Institute of Swimming is tackling the problem head on and, despite the pandemic, in the last three years has recruited almost 500 swimming teachers to the sector. The Institute … […]