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Knowledge on swimming education & water safety
Practical articles and background for schools, pools and swim schools — written from thirty years of experience.
20 July 2026
Water safety policy for municipalities: where do you start?
How does a municipality shape water safety policy? Points on reach, quality, collaboration and embedding it in policy.
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Swimming ability versus water safety: what is the difference?
Being able to swim and being water-safe are not the same. The difference between swimming ability and water safety, and why it matters.
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Swimming lessons for adults: it is never too late to learn
You can still learn to swim as an adult. What makes swimming lessons for adults different, and what to look for when choosing an approach.
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Swimming lessons for children with a disability: tailored teaching that works
Every child deserves water safety. What matters in swimming lessons for children with a disability: tailoring, patience and the right guidance.
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Swimming certificate requirements: what does a certificate really stand for?
What do swimming certificate requirements mean and why do they matter? What a certificate should test, for parents, schools and swim schools.
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Water safety in primary school: what every school should know
How does a primary school embed water safety well? Practical points on school swimming, policy and working with swimming providers.
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Water familiarisation for anxious children: a gentle build-up works
How do you help an anxious child get used to water? A practical approach to water familiarisation, focused on trust rather than force.
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Choosing a teaching method for swimming education: what to look for
A good teaching method makes swimming education safer and transferable. These 7 points help swim schools, pools and schools choose a learning path.
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Continuing education for swimming instructors: why it pays off
Continuing education keeps swimming instructors sharp and quality high. Why it pays off for swim schools and pools, and what to look for.
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