Meet our tutors

Mark McNichol
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
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
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
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
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
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