About Us

Welcome to in at the deep end training

in at the deep end provide affordable and effective first aid and training solutions to the North East of England. in at the deep end custom made and generic courses are flexible to suit your individual requirements.

in at the deep end staff know the education and voluntary sectors inside out and the constraints being put on them at all times. in at the deep end prides itself in being dynamic and forward thinking while retaining its small and family like feel.

Welcome to in at the deep end training

in at the deep end provide affordable and effective first aid and training solutions to the North East of England. in at the deep end custom made and generic courses are flexible to suit your individual requirements.

in at the deep end staff know the education and voluntary sectors inside out and the constraints being put on them at all times. in at the deep end prides itself in being dynamic and forward thinking while retaining its small and family like feel.

Meet our tutors

Mark McNichol

Course Leader and Trainer

Founder and course leader, Mark has been a qualified swimming instructor for more than 20 years with extensive knowledge and experience within the leisure and education sectors.

Emma Holden

Trainer and Tutor

With a passion for developmental play, Emma is an experienced tutor/assessor for STA Level 2 Award in Aquatic Teaching, STA level 2 award and level 3 diploma in baby and Preschool.

Matt Thompson

Trainer and Tutor

Matt has been a qualified swimming teacher for 20 years, and a Tutor and Educator for 7 years. His role is to deliver qualifications on behalf of the STA and Swim England.

Nicole Martin

Trainer and Tutor

Nicole has been a qualified swimming teacher and lifeguard for over a decade. She is and STA Aquatics and Lifesaving tutor and an RLSS Trainer Assessor.

Lynn Goring-Crook

Trainer and Tutor

Lynn has worked in aquatics for over 25 years with extensive knowledge in a range of areas including being an STA Train the Tutor. Lynn has a passion for tutoring in further education and delivers the Award in Education and Training, STA Level 2 Award, Certificate and Baby and Pre-School. Lynn often delivers CPDs alongside our Director Mark, sharing their expertise with professionals

We are accredited