How to know when your child is a competent swimmer Water competency is often misinterpreted by parents and guardians as their child being able to jump into a swimming pool and being able to put their face in the water. The reality is very different. Learning to jump into a swimming pool is an important safety skill that children often achieve in the early stages of their learning to swim journey, as it is one of the outcomes in the Pre-School Framework. This skill mimics the motion of falling into...

The reasons why your child should learn to swim are many and varied. The most important reason is that swimming is the only sport which can save your child’s life. Drowning is still one of the most common causes of accidental death in children, so being able to swim is an essential life-saving skill. It’s important to remember that children who appear water confident are not always competent swimmers. Other reasons why your child should learn to swim: Swimming is lots of fun for people of all ages and children...

Swimming Certificates and Badges Swimming badges and certificates are a great way to recognise your swimmers' achievements. When you have successfully completed your stage or distance award then you can order a badge and certificate. The awards your swimmer has achieved will be on their end of term report from their teacher. Download an order form fill in your details and then scan or photograph it and email it to [email protected]