The Learn to Swim National Framework, led by Scottish Swimming and supported by Scottish Water, was awarded Gold Level Certification during the Swim Safe Europe Conference of European Aquatics in Paris on 7-8 August, recognising the Framework’s dedicated commitment to water safety, swimming education, and learning to swim. The Conference, which was attended by delegates… Continue reading Scottish Learn to Swim Framework receives gold standard from European Aquatics
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Edinburgh kids benefit from vital lessons to support national cause
YOUNG SWIMMERS in Portobello have received a day of vital water safety lessons alongside an Olympic medallist to mark Drowning Prevention Week. Former Olympian Stephen Milne made a star appearance during a Learn to Swim event held at Portobello Swim Centre, which delivered water safety lessons to 77 children as part of the awareness week.… Continue reading Edinburgh kids benefit from vital lessons to support national cause
Learn to Swim marks Drowning Prevention Week
MORE THAN 75,000 children across the country are being offered water safety lessons to mark Drowning Prevention Week. Learn to Swim is continuing its major water safety push to coincide with this year’s Drowning Prevention Week as National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) figures show 45 people in Scotland tragically lost their lives to drowning in… Continue reading Learn to Swim marks Drowning Prevention Week