Working together to improve access to swimming
The success of the programme relies on collaboration between training providers, community organisations and supporters. By working together, these partners help ensure that more people have the opportunity to learn to swim while supporting the training of new swimming teachers.
Approved Training Centres
Approved Training Centres play an important role by hosting teacher training courses and providing the facilities where practical teaching takes place. Training centres involved in the programme provide:
Community organisations
Community organisations help identify individuals and groups who may benefit from the programme.
This may include youth groups, charities, sports clubs or local initiatives that support young people and families. These organisations help ensure the programme reaches communities where access to swimming lessons may be limited.
Sponsors and supporters
The programme is supported through partnerships with organisations and individuals who want to help improve access to swimming and water safety. Support may come from:
By supporting the programme, partners help remove barriers that prevent people from learning to swim.