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28/08/2026

💡 CPD Spotlight: STA Teaching Adults CPD

Every person brings a different story to the pool.

Build your confidence, develop your approach and gain valuable insight into supporting adult swimmers with the Teaching Adults CPD.

Available as part of your STA membership. 🙌

Start learning today: https://www.safetytrainingawards.co.uk/online-learning/swimming-teaching-and-lifesaving-programmes/teaching-adults/

27/08/2026

SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED! 🎉

We’re delighted to welcome the Bigwave Marketing team to the STA Conference 2026.

Joining us on Friday 13th November, Emily Guppy, Laura Fry, Digital Project Manager, and Sophie Phillips, Paid Media Executive, will deliver ‘Staying Afloat in a Digital World’.

They’ll explore how swim schools can use their website, AI and Meta to create better online experiences, reach local families and turn interest into enquiries.

More speakers to be announced soon! 👀

🎟️ Book your place: https://www.sta.co.uk/news/2026/03/26/sta-conference-2026-returns-tickets-now-on-sale/

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

Back to training 🧑‍🏫

The STA team recently completed their First Aid refresher training as part of our ongoing professional development. 🩹

Keeping our knowledge and skills up to date is vital for maintaining a safer work environment.

26/08/2026

🌊 The Next Wave: 10 years of Dave Candler as STA CEO

To mark the milestone, Dave sat down with SportsNation magazine to reflect on the past decade, the changes he has witnessed across the aquatic sector and the growing recognition of the wider benefits of swimming and aquatic activity.

He also looks ahead to the future, sharing his thoughts on where the sector is heading and the role aquatics can play in improving lives and supporting communities.

📖 Read the full interview: https://sportsnation.uk/magazine/

26/08/2026

⚠️ What You Can’t See Still Matters

The Daily Mail’s investigation this week into bacterial levels at splash parks and paddling pools should serve as an important reminder to anyone responsible for the operation of swimming pools, splash pads and interactive water features.

Because clear water doesn’t necessarily mean clean water.

STA's latest article explores the hidden risks of biofilms and bacteria, and why effective water management is so important.

📰 Read more: https://www.sta.co.uk/news/2026/08/26/splash-parks-biofilms-and-bacteria-why-good-water-management-goes-far-beyond-what-we-can-see/

Splash Parks, Biofilms And Bacteria: Why Good Water Management Goes Far Beyond What We Can See 26th August 2026 By Chris Bateman and Robbie Phillips, STA Tutors The Daily Mail’s investigation this week into bacterial levels at splash parks and paddling pools should serve as an important reminder t...

26/08/2026

🏊 Olympic Champion James Guy MBE joins STA Swim Star – Swimwell ⭐

Triple Olympic Champion and one of Britain’s most decorated swimmers, James Guy MBE, has joined STA Swim Star Swim School, Swimwell, as Strategic Partner and Brand Ambassador.

The partnership will see James support teacher development, contribute to coaching content and CPD, and help inspire the next generation of swimmers.

A fantastic partnership bringing elite swimming experience and learn-to-swim together. 👏

📰 Read the full story: https://www.sta.co.uk/news/2026/08/26/olympic-champion-james-guy-mbe-joins-sta-swim-star-swimwell-in-exciting-long-term-partnership/

25/08/2026

SPEAKER ANNOUNCED! 🎉

We’re delighted to welcome Josh Parker, Head of Programmes at MYTIME Young Carers, to the STA Conference 2026.

Josh will deliver ‘Making the Invisible, Visible’, exploring the experiences of young carers and the barriers they can face when accessing sport and leisure activities.

He’ll share practical ways to recognise young carers, respond with flexibility and create more inclusive environments.

🎟️ Book your place: https://www.sta.co.uk/news/2026/03/26/sta-conference-2026-returns-tickets-now-on-sale/

24/08/2026

⏰ONE WEEK TO GO! ⏰

There’s just one week left to nominate an inspiring individual or organisation for the 2026 STA Aquatic Excellence Awards! 🏆

📅 Nominations and entries close Monday 31st August.

Submit your nomination: https://www.sta.co.uk/sta-invites-the-uk-and-international-aquatics-community-to-be-a-part-of-the-2026-aquatic-excellence-awards/

24/08/2026

GO LILY! 🏃‍♀️💙

On Saturday 17th October, Lily will be taking on the Junior Great South Run to raise money for our partners at SEN UK Swimming.

Lily is fundraising to help SEN UK Swimming support more children and families to enjoy swimming and access opportunities that work for them. 🏊

If you can, please show Lily your support and help her reach her fundraising goal.

Support below👇

On Saturday 17 October 2026, my daughter Lily will be running 2.5km … Helen Parsonage needs your support for Lily's Junior Great South Run for SEN UK Swimming