Cardiff Council launch partnership project with Swim Wales to address low numbers of children swimming

Cardiff Council, alongside Swim Wales and partners, has revealed plans to address the low number of children taking part in school swimming lessons. Delivered by the Council’s Cardiff Commitment Curriculum Team, in partnership with Swim Wales, Cardiff Met Sport, GLL, Legacy Leisure, Urdd Gobaith Cymru and Public Health Wales, the project aims to increase the […]

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Bwy’n Iach strengthens Swim Wales partnership

Swim Wales, the National Governing Body for aquatics in Wales, has strengthened its relationship with leading North Wales leisure operator Byw’n Iach, after signing a new partnership agreement. Byw’n Iach operate 11 leisure and sport venues on behalf of Gwynedd Council with the mission of offering sustainable leisure and fitness activities of the highest quality […]

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Wales National Pool secures LTSW Accreditation

Wales National Pool Swansea, the home of the Swim Wales High Performance Centre, has been awarded Swim Wales Learn to Swim Accreditation as they aim to inspire the next generation. As a Swim Wales Accredited Provider, Wales National Pool Swansea’s Learn to Swim programme has been recognised for providing excellence in their delivery, governance and […]

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Swim Wales and Parkwood announce learn to swim accreditation.

Parkwood Leisure earn LTSW Accreditation

Parkwood Leisure, one of the United Kingdom’s leading leisure providers, has been awarded Swim Wales Learn to Swim Accreditation. As a Swim Wales Accredited Provider, Parkwood’s Learn to Swim Programme has been recognised for providing excellence in their delivery, governance and sustainability. More importantly, Parkwood have demonstrated that they are giving their learners the best […]

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Parkwood and Swim Wales have today announced a partnership.

Swim Wales partners with Parkwood Leisure

Swim Wales, the recognised National Governing Body for aquatics in Wales, has partnered with one of the UK’s leading leisure management companies, Parkwood Leisure, to deliver the Learn to Swim Wales framework in their facilities across the country. The collaboration aims to provide further opportunities for participants to learn how to swim and improve their […]

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About LTS Accreditation

SWSS Become First Gold Accredited Provider

South Whales Swim School have become the first provider to be recognised with the Swim Wales Learn to Swim Gold Accreditation. The Learn to Swim Gold Accreditation rewards excellence in governance, sustainability and effectiveness, all of which have been showcased by SWSS on their journey to Gold Accreditation. Based in Caerphilly and Rhondda Cynon Taf, […]

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Benefits of LTS Accreditation

Calon Tysul Awarded LTS Accreditation

Calon Tysul has become the latest provider awarded with Swim Wales Learn to Swim Accreditation. As a Swim Wales Accredited Provider, the Calon Tysul to Swim Programme has been recognised for providing excellence in their delivery, governance and sustainability. More importantly, Calon Tysul have demonstrated that they are giving their learners the best possible Learn […]

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StayWise Cymru – Saving Lives through education

Swim Wales is supporting the launch of StayWiseCymru – www.staywisecymru.co.uk, a free bilingual learning platform aimed at pupils aged 3 -18 years old. StayWiseCymru brings together educational resources of blue light emergency services and blue light organisations which have been designed to the new curriculum in Wales. The site offers free lesson plans, videos, and […]

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Young swimmers

Top Tips for taking your child swimming

As Mum to Cooper, Swim Wales’ National Learn to Swim Manager, Hanna, passes on some of her top tips for introducing little ones to the water. Before becoming a Mum herself, Hanna had the pleasure of taking nearly all of her friends little ones for their first swims with their parents. As confident as Hanna […]

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LTS Upskilling Series Coming Soon!

Swim Wales will be launching a new series of upskilling workshops and seminars as part of Learn to Swim Week 2023 this month. The ‘From Little Bubbles to Mighty Waves’ Upskilling Series will get underway on the final day of the annual Learn to Swim Week campaign, which will run from Saturday 20th May to […]

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