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20/06/2026

On Thursday, Jodie Davis had the pleasure of attending the RNLI's 'Anyone Can Drown, No One Should' Water Safety & Drowning Prevention Workshop in London.

It was fantastic to join so many organisations and partners, all working towards the shared goal of improving water safety awareness and preventing drowning.

Working together, we can continue to make a real difference in helping more people stay safe in and around water.

19/06/2026

The STA team had a fantastic two days at Elevate!

It was great to catch up with so many people, make new connections, and hear plenty of insightful discussions from across the sector.

We were also proud to sponsor the Active Aquatics Theatre alongside Swim England & Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK, helping bring two days of engaging sessions and expert speakers to the event. 🙌

A huge thank you to all our speakers for sharing their knowledge, and to everyone who stopped by our stand to say hello.

We look forward to seeing you again next year! 📅

19/06/2026

Supporting child-led learning, one teacher at a time 🙌

STA is proud to endorse Aqua Education's specialist training programmes:

✔️ Trauma Free Submersions
✔️ Aquatic Reflex Awareness

Over the last five years, these courses have been delivered in 11 countries, with more than 650 swim teachers and swim schools choosing to deepen their understanding of child development, movement and sensory-led practice.

By helping aquatic professionals better understand each child's individual needs, the training supports more positive, confidence-building experiences in the water and encourages a truly child-led approach to learning.

It is fantastic to see Aqua Education Academy work continuing to make an impact both across the UK and internationally 🌍

Because every child develops differently, every child learns differently, and every child deserves to feel safe, respected and able to thrive in the water. 💦

Find out more: https://aqua-education.thinkific.com/courses/Psychology-of-Submersion

19/06/2026

Great news for swimming in Worcestershire! 🌊

We're delighted to welcome Wychavon Leisure as both an STA Swim Academy and an STA Approved Training Centre.

This exciting partnership means local swimmers will benefit from STA's graded Learn to Swim Programme, providing a clear, progressive pathway that supports every stage of their swimming journey.

We're looking forward to working together to inspire more people to learn, develop and enjoy lifelong participation in aquatics.

Read more: https://www.sta.co.uk/news/2026/06/19/wychavon-leisure-launches-sta-swim-academy-and-approved-training-centre/

Wychavon Leisure Launches STA Swim Academy and Approved Training Centre 19th June 2026 Wychavon Leisure has strengthened its commitment to developing swimming opportunities within the local community after signing a new partnership agreement with STA (Swimming Teachers’ Association) to become both...

18/06/2026

🌟 Celebrating another year of Swim Star success! 🌟

We're delighted to announce that Core Aquatics - swimming lessons has renewed their Swim Star Swim School accreditation.

Thank you for continuing to be part of the Swim Star family. We look forward to supporting you for another year as you continue to deliver fantastic swimming experiences and help shape confident swimmers. 💦

Here's to another successful year together!

17/06/2026

We’re halfway through Day 1 of Elevate! 🎉

What a fantastic event so far, packed with valuable insights, thought-provoking discussions, and great networking opportunities.

Looking forward to the rest of today and everything tomorrow has in store!

16/06/2026

📰 Have you read the latest issue of SwimNation magazine?

Inside, you'll find a feature on The Ripple Effect and how this initiative is helping create more opportunities for swimming teachers, strengthen the aquatic workforce, and support the future of swimming across the UK.

It's just one of the stories featured in our latest edition, packed with insights, industry news and inspiration from across the aquatics sector.

🔗 Read here: https://swimnation.uk/magazine/

16/06/2026

New pool. New opportunities. 🏊

STA was proud to join Swimwell for the official opening of their brand-new purpose-built swimming pool in Stafford, marking an exciting step forward for aquatic participation in the area. 👏

Find out more about the celebration and the new facility:

🔗 https://www.sta.co.uk/news/2026/06/16/sta-joins-swimwell-to-mark-official-opening-of-new-purpose-built-pool/

15/06/2026

More Than Just a Membership

✅ Year-round support
✅ Exclusive discounts
✅ A wide range of resources

…that’s a thumbs up from us! 👍

Discover the full benefits: https://www.sta.co.uk/membership/

12/06/2026

🎙️ New Podcast Episode

Meet Alex, STA’s new Head of Aquatics. 🤝

In this introductory episode, we sit down with Alex to learn more about his background, his new role at STA, and his vision for supporting the aquatics sector.

🎧 Listen now: https://stapodcast.podbean.com/e/alexbarrett/

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Barrett, STA’s new Head of Aquatics, for an introductory conversation to help you get to know him and his role within the organisation.