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29/05/2026

The team have had a great time capturing some content at King Henry’s School. 🎥 🏊

A big thank you to Sue, Tammy and Chirag from the Octanauts Ltd team for supporting us and providing some wonderful sessions.

Have a great weekend everyone – tag us in your swimming activities! 😊

29/05/2026

Welcome to the Swim Star Family Bubbles & Breathe Swim School! ⭐

We’re delighted to have you on board and excited to support the fantastic work you do in helping swimmers build confidence, develop lifesaving skills, and enjoy the water in a safe and positive environment. 🌊

28/05/2026

As being reported on the news, this week during the heatwave, tragically several young lives have already been lost in water-related incidents - devastating families, friends and local communities.

With the hot weather expected to continue over the next few days (and the main summer months ahead), parents, carers and young people are being urged to understand the dangers of inland waterways.

Even when the air temperature feels very warm, open water can remain dangerously cold. Cold water shock can affect anyone within seconds, causing breathing difficulties, panic and loss of muscle control - even for strong swimmers.

Parents and carers are being urged to speak to children and teenagers about the dangers of cooling off in rivers, reservoirs, lakes, etc.

♻️ Please help us share this message. If we work together, we can use our combined followers to reach more people with this important, potentially lifesaving advice and help prevent further tragedies.

28/05/2026

Swimming is a life skill 🏊‍♀️💙

Hear from Jess as she shares why she loves swimming and why learning to swim is so important.
From building confidence in the water to developing essential water safety skills, swimming helps create fun, freedom and lifelong ability.

What does swimming mean to you? 🌊

27/05/2026

📅 20 days to go!

We’re heading back to Elevate for its 10-year anniversary next month. 🎉

For the third year running, we’re sponsoring the Active Aquatics Theatre alongside Swim England and Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK, hosting a packed programme of speakers and sessions across both days – don’t miss it.

Looking to say hello? 👋

You’ll find us on stand C68 with our partner Zoggs UK, so come and chat with the team and pick up some freebies. 👀

View the full programme here: https://www.elevatearena.com/london/sessions/stream/active-aquatics-theatre

26/05/2026

Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay ahead.

Join STA’s EQAs for an interactive Virtual Roadshow designed to keep you up to date and supported. 🙏

Find out more: https://www.safetytrainingawards.co.uk/2026-key-dates-for-atcs-tutors-assessors-and-iqas/

25/05/2026

STA Members, bag yourself a bargain! 🫰

Your membership gives you access to exclusive discounts on:

• Annual conference tickets
• The STA Awards Scheme
• Selected CPDs

And much more! ✨

Start saving today: https://www.sta.co.uk/membership/

23/05/2026

Happy Saturday! ☀️

With temperatures hitting up to 33°C in some parts of the UK, enjoy the sunshine but take care, stay hydrated, and keep an eye out for the signs of heat exhaustion.

If you’re near water this weekend, always follow the Water Safety Code.

Access more resources, including the Water Safety Booklet here: https://www.sta.co.uk/the-water-safety-code-stay-safe-in-and-around-water/

22/05/2026

STA & Autism Swim Mark Renewed Partnership with Expanded Neurodiversity Training Offer 🙌

Together, we’re supporting the launch of expanded neurodiversity training for aquatic professionals, helping create more inclusive learn-to-swim and aquatic environments for all. 🌊

Explore here: https://www.sta.co.uk/news/2026/05/22/sta-and-autism-swim-mark-renewed-partnership-with-expanded-neurodiversity-training-offer/

22/05/2026

🚨 STA to Raise the Question of VAT on Children’s Swimming Lessons with MPs Again

Following yesterday’s announcement regarding temporary VAT reductions on family attractions and summer activities, we will once again be writing to MPs to ask the Government to consider removing VAT from children’s swimming lessons where it currently applies.

This is not a new issue for the sector. STA has previously raised concerns around the affordability and accessibility of swimming lessons, particularly as more families become reliant on private swim schools and independent providers to teach children this essential life skill.

However, this latest announcement demonstrates that the Government is willing to use VAT policy to help make activities more affordable and accessible for families during the cost of living crisis, and we believe it provides an important opportunity for us all to raise the question again around children’s swimming lessons.

Read more 👇

STA to Raise the Question of VAT on Children’s Swimming Lessons with MPs Again Dave Candler FCIMSPA (Ch) 22nd May 2026 Following yesterday’s announcement regarding temporary VAT reductions on family attractions and summer activities, we will once again be writing to MPs to ask Government to cons...