To mark Aspire’s 20th anniversary, we’re hitting the road–or rather, the water- with our boldest journey yet: visiting 20 pools in 20 days. This nationwide tour takes us to schools across the UK where Swim:ED, our innovative pop-up pool programme, is making waves
Swim:ED was born out of a simple but powerful mission: every child deserves the chance to learn to swim. By bringing temporary, heated pools directly to school playgrounds, we’ve broken down traditional barriers – from travel costs and accessibility issues to scheduling challenges – making swimming lessons more inclusive, efficient, and impactful.
Throughout this whirlwind tour, we’re speaking directly with the teachers, pupils, and delivery teams who breathe life into Swim:ED. Their stories have been nothing short of inspiring. From children who have overcome a fear of water to schools that now meet national curriculum swimming standards for the first time, the impact is clear and deeply moving.
Each stop is a celebration, not just of Aspire’s two decades of innovation, but of every ripple Swim:ED has created – in confidence, safety, and opportunity. As we reflect on 20 years of Aspire, this journey reminds us why we do what we do – and how much further we can go.
Follow our journey across social media, and help us champion the future of swimming, one school at a time.