Learn to Swim Minis

Learn to Swim Minis

Swim England welcomes Learn to Swim Minis, short informative episodes delivered by the Learn to Swim Team on topics consisting of technical expertise, guidance and much more when delivering your Learn to Swim Programme. The Learn to Swim Minis will be presented by a couple of members of the Learn to Swim team and sometimes feature special guests. You can listen sit down to watch or listen on the go.

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  • Water Safety Beach Flags

    In this Learn to Swim Mini, Ashley Jones, Water Safety & Drowning Prevention Manager at Swim England discusses the water safety beach flags that can be seen across UK beaches.

    The meaning of each flag is discussed, as well as how swim teachers can use the Swim England Water Safety Beach Flag se...

  • Swimming lesson advice for parents and teachers of SEND learners

    In this Learn to Swim Mini Lorna Goldie, school swimming and water safety development officer at Swim England discusses how parents/guardian's with a child who has special educational needs or a disability (SEND) into the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme.

    Lorna then discusses what a swimmin...

  • Lesson adaptations and how SEND learners can continue their aquatic journey

    In this Learn to Swim Mini Martin Lees, para-swimming development manager at Swim England discusses the appropriate adaptations that swimming teachers or lesson providers can make to ensure they are being inclusive of SEND learners. This discussion focuses on the STEP principle.

    Martin then disc...

  • Learn to Swim Minis - Ramadan part three

    Part three of the Swim England Learn to Swim Minis on Ramadan sees Mike Hawkes and Katie Towner from Swim England discuss the importance of swimming teacher's understanding Ramadan and what activities learners can take part in whilst they participate in Ramadan.

    Useful resources include:
    • Updat...

  • Learn to Swim Minis - Ramadan part one

    Part one of the Swim England Learn to Swim Minis on Ramadan sees Abdul Wadud Ahmed from Murabiyoon Sports discuss what Ramadan is.

    Tune in on Thursday 7 March for part two of the Learn to Swim Mini on Ramadan, where Abdul discusses what the daily schedule of someone participating in Ramadan is l...

  • Learn to Swim Minis - Ramadan part two

    Part two of the Swim England Learn to Swim Minis on Ramadan sees Abdul Wadud Ahmed from Murabiyoon Sports discuss the daily schedule of someone who is participating in Ramadan.

    Tune in on Friday 8 March for part three of the Learn to Swim Minis on Ramadan, where Swim England head of diversity a...

  • Learn to Swim Minis - Understanding the role of a Welfare Officer

    Lucy Doyle from Swim England’s Safeguarding Team discusses what a Welfare Officer is and their importance.

    Question 1 – What is a Welfare Officer? 00:40
    Question 2 – Who can be a Welfare Officer? 01:04
    Question 3 – Why do we need a Welfare Officer? 01:38
    Question 4 – What skills makes a good Wel...

  • Learn to Swim Minis - Water Safety

    Welcome back! Ash Jones and Lorna Goldie from the Learn to Swim Team discuss the importance of water safety and its implementation into lessons and teaching children earlier how to stay safe in, on and around the water.

  • Learn to Swim Minis - Introducing Adults to Swimming

    Welcome to the first Learn to Swim Mini episode - Introducing adults to swimming, with Lauren and Rebecca from the Learn to Swim Team. In this episode, you will be given tips on how to introduce adults back to swimming. Enjoy!