We're delighted to see Swim:ED featured in The Mirror, shining a spotlight on how our pop-up swimming pools are helping more children access essential swimming and water safety education.
The article explores the barriers many children face when it comes to learning to Swim:ED, particularly in disadvantaged communities where the cost of lessons and limited access to local swimming facilities can make opportunities difficult to come by.
Bringing swimming lessons closer to children
The feature takes readers to Newington Community Primary School in Ramsgate, where pupils are developing their swimming confidence and learning vital water safety skills in a pop-up pool right on their school playground.
From learning how to float safely to understanding what to do in an emergency, the children are gaining practical skills that could one day save a life.
The article also shares insights from pupils, teachers and our Swim:ED partner Team Theme's operations manager, Andrew Johnston, highlighting the difference that bringing swimming facilities directly to schools can make.
An important conversation about water safety
With The Mirror continuing to raise awareness of water safety through its Save Lives For Sam campaign, it's encouraging to see greater attention being given to the importance of accessible swimming education.
We're proud to see Swim:ED's work featured as part of this conversation and to share how schools are helping more children build confidence and develop essential skills in the water.
Read the full article in The Mirror to discover more about the programme and hear directly from the children and teachers involved.