Learn to Swim Programme

Lead teacher: Carol Sidaway        email: carolsidaway@hadenhillasc.com

Easter Pool Closure:

Learn to Swim Programme return to swimming Monday 31 March

Teaching Classes with Haden Hill Swimming Club

Teaching classes of 30 minute duration are run at Haden Hill Leisure Centre on behalf of the Club on Monday evenings from 18.10 hrs and Tuesday evenings from 18.40 hrs.

Eligibility:

The classes are open to non swimmers and beginners who are of school age and have the maturity to listen to and follow instructions or have disabilities which have been declared at the time of registration and can be managed in the small pool at Haden Hill Leisure Centre.

Attendance at these lessons should:

• Ensure the child is confident in water, learns to treat water with respect, be confident and knowing about how to cope in that setting

• Enable the swimmer to achieve the various skills as laid down in the National Teaching Plan for Swimming (NTPS)

• Give the swimmer access to a reward and award system which will lead to the collection of evidence and the compilation of a record of achievement

• Reach a standard, which enables the family to be happy with the swimmer's water skills and withdraw from the swimming programme

• Allow the swimmer to come to a choice point when a decision is made about participation in other water activities, competitive swimming, water polo, life saving synchronised swimming etc

The Teaching is led by:

• The teachers following the NTPS

• A lead Teacher who is licensed and carries a Club Coach qualification recognised by the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA)

• Coaching staff who are qualified and have undergone the checks appropriate to the Child Protection Policy of the ASA and HHSC

Teaching Groups are:

• Of mixed sex and have teacher pupil ratios recommended by the ASA

• Subject to registration check at each lesson

• Conducted with regard to the Child Protection Policy of the ASA and HHSC and any Health and Safety Conditions laid down by the Leisure Trust and staff are mindful and knowing of any disabilities

Teaching Lessons are based on:

• Termly cycles of 12 weeks and will be compliant with the ASA Swim21 accreditation

• The assumption that the swimmer will attend on a regular basis and notify the teacher of any absence or anticipated absence

• Parents registering and paying for their lessons in advance at times deemed appropriate by the Club

• An understanding that any badges or awards will be paid for separately to a recognised and responsible member of staff

Parents will accept that:

• They will be responsible for bringing the swimmer to, and taking the swimmer from, the pool and remain on site and accessible for the period of the teaching lesson

• They will be responsible for bringing the swimmer to, and taking the swimmer from the pool and remain on site and accessible for the period of the teaching lesson

• The responsibility for the swimmers in the pool or on the poolside rests with the coaching staff but at all other times parents are responsible for their children’s supervision and well being

• They will not be seeking to contact their child or the teacher during lessons

• They will encourage swimmers not to run or jump on the poolside and listen to teacher instruction at all times and especially if emergency evacuation procedures are invoked

• Any complaints will be addressed via the HHSC Complaints procedure

It is our promise to you that we will:

• Offer your swimmer the opportunity to achieve success and competence in water whereby it is possible to make an educated choice about participation in appropriate aquatic activities

• Give you the opportunity to be active partners in that process by encouraging your swimmer at all times to experience family excitement at progress and achievement and displaying a commitment to, and participation in, the awards programme

• Give you every help and encouragement to create a swimmer’s record of achievement

• Welcome you as an active partner in the delivery of the Learn to Swim Programme by offering you opportunities to become a volunteer helper

If this is attractive to you and you would like to CONTACT US about any vacancies then either:

• Come down to Haden Hill Leisure Centre and meet with us on a Monday or Tuesday night

• Register your interest via our Club Secretrary, Malcolm Oates

• Contact our lead teacher, Carol Sidaway: carolsidaway@hadenhillasc.com

Last Update: 1/2/08