Main Aims

To provide a safe and enjoyable environment, conductive to learning.
To ensure that our Teachers and Coaches are qualified to provide the expertise necessary to develop good swimming techniques.
To promote the care and understanding of individual needs.
To encourage pupils to achieve their full potential in various aquatic disciplines.
Recognising the endeavours and achievements at all levels.
To set high standards of assessment, ensuring that appropriate progressive practices are used to achieve each level.
To maintain a maximum ratio of 12 pupils to one teacher in an advanced class and between 8-10 pupils in a beginner class. King Penguin and Adult classes may have higher numbers of pupils.
To advise our pupils of the opportunities available to them on completion of the learn to swim scheme, that they may continue to participate in the sport.
To provide all “Chinstrap penguin” classes with an assistant teacher in the water. The assistant will either hold or be working towards a level one qualification.
To provide a direct link to the ASA and STA award schemes.
To provide efficient and effective links with School Swimming, local swimming clubs and other aquatic disciplines.

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