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Water Safety Tips and Teaching Strategies

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Public Pool Supervision

Public Pool Supervision What is active supervision and how do we supervise responsibly? Active Supervision Lack of direct supervision by a parent or carer is believed to be a contributing…

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Being a Successful Swim Teacher.

Building a strong connection with your students is crucial for effective swim teaching. Here are some ideas to enhance engagement during your student’s swimming lessons: Make It Fun: incorporating fun…

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What should parents look for in a swim school?

Deciding to take your child/children to swimming lessons is a great decision, however, it is important to look for the swim school that best suits your family. Therefore, when searching …

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When illness interrupts your swimming lesson…

Coughs and Colds

With children often experiencing 10 colds per year you may wonder when they will ever catch a break (and for you, a good night’s sleep!?)  If your child is suffering from a common cold …

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Benefits of Swimming in Winter

The benefits of swimming in winter outweigh the risk of kids stopping swimming lessons for months at a time. 

The thought of getting in the pool on a cold winter’s day is enough to make anyone shudder but the following are a few reasons to persevere …

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