This eLearning refreshes your knowledge gained from the Swim England Safeguarding CPD and includes important updates on safeguarding legislation, mental health and self-harm.

The Institute of Swimming are offering three versions of the Swim England Safeguarding Refresher course. You only need to book and complete one of these. You can choose from:

• Swim England Safeguarding Refresher with Mental Health and Self-Harm Module
• Swim England Safeguarding Refresher with Mobile Devices in a Sport Setting Module
• Swim England Safeguarding Refresher with Safe Culture, a Proactive Approach Module

Who is the course designed for?

To complete this eLearning refresher, you must hold the Swim England Safeguarding CPD certificate. This course should be taken before your certificate expires. If your Swim England Safeguarding certificate is over 3 years old, you will not be certificated for this eLearning refresher and will need to attend a full Swim England Safeguarding course. 

This refresher is for swimming teachers, coaches and other personnel working within aquatics activities. It is a mandatory requirement for swimming teachers, coaches and club personnel within Swim England affiliated clubs or activities and is an integral part of the Club Affiliation process.

Delivery format

The eLearning will take you approximately 1.5 hours to complete and includes interactive activities and knowledge checks throughout. Please ignore the course start date. You can begin your eLearning as soon as you are booked on.

Content

During the eLearning you will learn about:

• What safeguarding and child protection means, and how to apply this to practical situations during club activity
• Updates on key safeguarding legislation
• How to recognise types, signs and symptoms of abuse
• How to react and respond to an individual who has a concern
• Mental Health and Self-Harm