On 20 March, 2020, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced swimming pools would close as part of the efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus. Alex Hains, Swim England’s head of business engagement, reflects on the past 12 months – and praises a dedicated team effort to get them reopened.
Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Swim England Foundation Coach Conference 2021.
A popular learn to swim conference is being supported by Swim England. Community Leisure UK’s third Learn to Swim Conference is taking place on Wednesday 17 March between 9.30am and 4pm.
Swim England chief executive Jane Nickerson has praised a national campaign for helping to protect 16 and 17-year-olds, with the Government set to close a loophole in the law.
Olympian Steve Parry is calling on primary schools ‘not to forget life-saving swimming lessons’ as youngsters return to the classrooms. School Sport Facilities research commissioned by Sport England, led by EVERFI EdComs, showed that 85 per cent of primary schools reduced or stopped their usual swimming lessons between last September and the start of the...
Swim England chief executive and Samaritans volunteer Jane Nickerson explains in Children’s Mental Health Week why youngsters must not become the forgotten victims of the coronavirus pandemic.
Swim England has welcomed the Government’s pledge to invest £10 million to support school sports and swimming facilities in England. The cash, which will be distributed by Sport England and their county level networks, Active Partnerships, will build on existing funding to help schools open their facilities outside of school hours, and encourage pupils to...
Swim England has expressed its sadness and a determination to fight for a swift reopening for pools after the Government confirmed only school swimming lessons can take place in the second national lockdown.
Disappointed Swim England chief executive Jane Nickerson said it’s vital that swimming pools reopen at the earliest available opportunity after MPs voted in favour of a second national lockdown.
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