Swimming lesson advice for parents and teachers of SEND learners
Learn to Swim Minis
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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 swimming teacher or swimming lesson provider can do to support learners with SEND before the lesson begins.
My child has a special educational need or disability. What is the best way for them to start their learn to swim journey? 00:06-02:38.
As a swimming teacher or swimming lesson provider, what could I do before my lessons to provide more support for SEND learners? 02:39-03:21
Contact information: email - [email protected]
Useful links:
SEND and swimming lessons: a guide for parents and carers - https://www.swimming.org/learntoswim/disability-and-swimming-lessons/
Poolfinder - https://www.swimming.org/poolfinder/
Learn to Swim Programme - https://www.swimming.org/swimengland/learn-to-swim-programme/
Alpha Step Awards - https://www.swimming.org/swimengland/alpha-step-awards/
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