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The latest news from the Institute of Swimming
Huge opportunities announced for apprenticeships in the Chancellors Summer Statement
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has made employment a focus of his Summer Statement with a range of measures in the government ‘plan for jobs’, including apprenticeships. He said: “For the next six months, we are going to pay employers to create new apprenticeships. We will pay businesses to hire young apprentices with a new payment of … […]
Swimming teacher training to support Swim England’s Returning to Pools Guidance
In mid-June Swim England released their comprehensive Returning to Pools Guidance which includes robust recommendations for how the whole sector can safely reopen in line with government guidance. So swimming teachers and operators can implement the guidance safely and effectively, and restart their learn to swim programmes, the Institute of Swimming has created a suite of free … […]
Taking care of your voice
As part of our free series of webinars to support Swim England’s Returning to the Pool Guidance, we hosted professional voice coach Priscilla Morris from Loud and Clear. As swimming teachers, tutors and coaches we often rely on our voice to get our message across. As we get back to the pool, we may find that … […]
Swimming inspired activities to support your children’s lockdown learning
If your kids are missing the pool and you want to use their love of swimming to motivate them while you are homeschooling, we have created some activities for you. Literacy activity sheets Key Stage 1: Match the Words Key Stage 2: Anagram Challenge Creative activities Design a swimming hat design – download templates Design … […]
New set of webinars on Mental Toughness and preparing for a new beginning
We are in unprecedented times and we have lots of questions that don’t have answers. However, there’s always something we can do and that’s what these webinars are about. These exciting sessions will be delivered by former Olympian and Commonwealth Gold medallist Chris Cook, an Institute of Swimming tutor and motivational speaker. Chris will chat … […]
Free Swim England Child Safeguarding Basic Awareness course launched
A new free online resource aims to ensure everyone involved in aquatic clubs across the country has an awareness of child safeguarding. Swim England has launched the Child Safeguarding Online Basic Awareness course in conjunction with the Institute of Swimming as part of its ongoing commitment to create a safe environment for youngsters. It gives athletes, parents, … […]
New Online Learning Hub for Institute of Swimming Members
The Institute of Swimming has produced a new Online Learning Hub for Members to give them access to the latest online learning resource for free, allowing members to focus on their personal development and stay connected to swimming while pools are closed. More free content will be added to the Online Learning Hub as it … […]
Free Mental Wellness E-Learning available to all Institute of Swimming Members and Online Learning Customers
With the world changing and all of us having to adjust to the ‘new normal’, lockdown can be stressful. You may be combining childcare with work. You may have found that you have suddenly become available 247 in the new online world. You may be struggling with a lack of social contact. Whatever your circumstances, … […]
New Introduction to Teaching the Four Strokes online learning
The Institute of Swimming has developed a new suite of four interactive online courses, enabling you to deliver practical sessions that focus on the development of a good technique across all four strokes, from non-swimmers to improvers. The Introduction to Teaching Front Crawl, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly online courses have also been brought together as … […]
Institute of Swimming delivers bespoke Aquatic Online Training for Derby City Council Swimming Teachers during Covid-19 Pandemic
The Institute of Swimming has developed bespoke online training for its long term partner, Derby City Council, after an aquatic conference day developed by the Institute of Swimming, was cancelled due to the government’s Covid-19 guidelines. The Institute of Swimming modified the conference day, transforming the training into an online platform to maintain Derby City … […]
Competition! Help maintain and develop your children and learners’ fundamental movement skills whilst at home
What are fundamental movement skills and why are they so important for physical activity, especially swimming? Fundamental movement skills are a specific set of skills that involve different parts of the body, including feet, legs, torso, head, arms and hands. They are the building blocks for more complex and specialised physicality that children will need … […]
Swim England’s top tutor talks about her career and gives her tips on training to be a swimming teacher
Carolyn, 35, is this year’s Swim England Tutor of the Year. Her career in aquatics is a testament to her hard work and love of the sport. Carolyn delivers both the SEQ Level 1 and SEQ Level 2 Swimming Teacher courses, as well as CPD training and is currently upskilling to tutor the assistant coach certificate. … […]