Course Overview
This briefing provides school staff with essential information regarding the SIL school swimming sessions ensuring the sessions are delivered safely and effectively. It covers health and safety procedures, safeguarding expectations, risk management, and key updates for the new academic year. It also outlines planned swimming delivery, expectations and roles and responsibilities during sessions
Why Attend?
· To understand safety responsibilities
· To receive updated health and safety guidance
· To understand emergency procedures and pool rules
· To prepare for the planned swimming programme for the year
· To support pupil safety, progress, and confidence in water
What will it cover?
· Risk assessments and hazard awareness
· Roles and responsibilities (teachers, lifeguards, instructors)
· Behaviour expectations
· Safeguarding and duty of care
· Changing room arrangements and pupil management
· Medical considerations (e.g. asthma, epilepsy, allergies)
· Swim programme structure for the academic year
· Assessment and progression of pupils
· Any new updates or changes in policy
Who should attend?
• PE leads / coordinators
• New staff who have not previously attended a swimming briefing
Cost
This course is free to Liverpool schools participating in the SIL School Swimming Programme.
