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11th October 2023

In celebration of the Little Mermaid’s movie release, the Institute of Swimming teams up with Swim England, Disney and Ocean Bottle to develop a more diverse aquatic workforce

To mark the nationwide release of The Little Mermaid earlier this year, The Institute of Swimming is supporting Swim England’s collaboration with Disney and Ocean Bottle to launch a series of funded Swimming Teachers’ Recruitment Academies to diversify the aquatic workforce. Both Disney and Ocean Bottle...

28th July 2023

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The Institute of Swimming launches first-of-its-kind Recruitment Academy to encourage disable people to teach swimming in Manchester

The Institute of Swimming has launched an Inclusive Recruitment Academy to help disabled people become swimming teachers. The Academy, which is being fully-funded by Swim England and UK Sport, is a unique programme offering a tailored approach to training. It will form part of the lasting...

6th March 2023

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Institute of Swimming’s Recruitment Academy tackles teacher shortage with 500 new teachers

Swim England estimated the nationwide shortage of swimming teachers stood at 6,200 at the start of 2022, with demand for swimming lessons still increasing. But the Institute of Swimming is tackling the problem head on and, despite the pandemic, in the last three years has...

10th February 2023

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The Institute of Swimming partners with leisure operators across North Yorkshire to solve local swimming teacher crisis

Leisure operators across North Yorkshire have teamed up with the Institute of Swimming to launch a Swimming Teachers Academy in the area to address the shortage of teachers, which means local children are missing out on learning to swim. Leisure operators, Brimhams Active, Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles,...

6th January 2023

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Swim England and the Institute of Swimming partner with Nottingham Swim School to boost and upskill its aquatic workforce

Nottingham Swim School is undertaking a third Swimming Teacher Recruitment Academy with Swim England and the Institute of Swimming following the successful recruitment of 24 Level 2 swimming teachers. Nottingham Swim School, which is part of Nottingham City Council, launched the first Recruitment Academy back in...

27th April 2020

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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...

25th February 2020

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Active Luton successfully integrates BAME communities into aquatic timetabling and workforce

Active Luton has successfully created opportunities for its BAME community, specifically targeting Muslim women and girls to embrace learning to swim and beyond. In partnership with the Institute of Swimming, Active Luton trained 64 female swimming teachers through their Level One and Two Swim England Qualifications...

10th January 2020

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Institute of Swimming and Fin2Fit CPD gains CIMSPA Accreditation

The Institute of Swimming’s partnership delivering Fin2Fit’s Mono-Fin CPD training has gone from strength to strength with the CPD gaining accreditation from CIMSPA. Swimming teachers who have gained their Fin2Fit CPD are able to deliver Mono-Fin Mermaid and Shark lessons and parties, as a new and...

3rd December 2019

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Institute of Swimming signs unique aquatic career pathway partnership with Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) has signed a three partnership with the Institute of Swimming to help in its mission to become the world’s leading applied university. The partnership will see the Institute of Swimming enhancing SHU academic programmes through the implementation of Swim England products. The...

25th November 2019

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Institute of Swimming trains activators to lead Disney-inspired family fun swimming sessions

Disney-inspired fun swim sessions will take on a new theme this winter, as the Institute of Swimming trains activators to lead Frozen 2 classes. Training is currently underway with the sessions due to commence in February 2020. Since launching the Swim England and Disney partnership in...

In celebration of the Little Mermaid’s movie release, the Institute of Swimming teams up with Swim England, Disney and Ocean Bottle to develop a more diverse aquatic workforce

The Institute of Swimming launches first-of-its-kind Recruitment Academy to encourage disable people to teach swimming in Manchester

Institute of Swimming’s Recruitment Academy tackles teacher shortage with 500 new teachers

The Institute of Swimming partners with leisure operators across North Yorkshire to solve local swimming teacher crisis

Swim England and the Institute of Swimming partner with Nottingham Swim School to boost and upskill its aquatic workforce

Institute of Swimming delivers bespoke Aquatic online Training for Derby City Council Swimming Teachers during Covid-19 Pandemic

Active Luton successfully integrates BAME communities into aquatic timetabling and workforce

Institute of Swimming and Fin2Fit CPD gains CIMSPA Accreditation

Institute of Swimming signs unique aquatic career pathway partnership with Sheffield Hallam University

Institute of Swimming trains activators to lead Disney-inspired family fun swimming sessions

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