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Upcoming webinars from the Institute of Swimming and Swim England
The wellbeing of our swimming community is our priority and over the coming weeks, we want to provide opportunities to keep in touch. Here are our upcoming home-based learning and activities for you to get involved with. Swim England ‘Not on the Road Shows’ With us all staying indoors, Swim England have moved their regular … […]
Our courses are changing to support the current operating environment
The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting our society as a whole. Just like you, our current ways of life are changing every day and we are working hard to adapt in the best interests of our staff, our community and everyone who attends our courses. We’re in this together and we are committed as … […]
Institute of Swimming advice and guidance regarding coronavirus (COVID-19)
You will all be aware of the current situation with the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). The health and wellbeing of anyone who attends or supports our courses are of paramount importance to everyone at the Institute of Swimming. The Institute of Swimming is currently following the latest guidance from the Government and Public Health England and is … […]
Experiment with our swimming lesson ideas during British Science Week
We are celebrating British Science Week with some out-of-this-world activities to experiment with in your swimming lessons. Aliens and Astronauts The Astronauts cross the Galaxy (pool) moving in different directions avoiding the Alien. The Alien waits in the middle of the pool. Astronauts are safe if they float with their face submerged blowing bubbles. Astronauts … […]
Celebrate stories with our World Book Day swimming lesson activities
World Book Day is on 5 March and we’ve come up with some ideas so you can bring books to life in your swimming lessons. Using the power of storytelling is a great way to inspire your swimmers and get participants to have fun while learning new skills. Miss Trunchbull Lookout – Matilda Miss Trunchbull … […]
Active Luton successfully integrates BAME communities into aquatic timetabling and workforce
Active Luton has successfully created opportunities for its BAME community, specifically targeting Muslim women and girls to embrace learning to swim and beyond. In partnership with the Institute of Swimming, Active Luton trained 64 female swimming teachers through their Level One and Two Swim England Qualifications (SEQ) last year, with 21 of the newly qualified … […]
Volunteer swimming assistant story: Marcia
Marcia, 16, has been working part-time as a lifeguard at Abbeycroft Leisure’s Newmarket Leisure centre since she qualified in August 2019 and will continue her aquatic training when she undertakes her Swim England Qualifications (SEQ) Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification. Marcia has always loved to swim and started having regular swimming lessons at Newmarket … […]
Judge 1 online learning launched to help improve recruitment of technical officials
A new online course to help improve the recruitment of pool Judge 1 technical officials has been officially launched. Candidates taking the Swimming Technical Officials – Judge 1 Theory will be able to understand the roles of timekeeper, chief timekeeper, inspector of turns and chief inspector of turns. They will also be introduced to the … […]
Applications open for our Pool Plant Tutor Training Programme
Our tutors form an integral part of our pool plant programme and allow us to deliver engaging and motivating courses, filled with plenty of technical knowledge. This ensures our customers receive a quality experience and are equipped to continue their learning at work through site-specific training and development. This year we are recruiting to add … […]
Bring the Chinese New Year celebrations to your swimming lessons
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, has more than 4,000 years of history and is China’s most important festival. The date of the Chinese New Year is determined by the lunar calendar: the holiday falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice. This means that each time … […]
Our e-learning is evolving
As the way we absorbed and interact with information changes, so do our learning needs. Many of us are looking for relevant, mobile, self-paced, and personalised training. To make sure we are providing that most relevant form of learning for our customers, we are evolving our online learning platform. Our new e-learning system will be … […]
Happier swimming teachers = happier swimmers
The holiday season is over, we may have already broken our New Year resolutions, our bank account is in the red, the weather is grey, and it seems ages until it’s light again in the mornings. So it’s not surprising that January 20th – Blue Monday – is considered to be the most depressing day … […]