Professional Development

Educating swim teachers and allied health professionals by expanding their knowledge, understanding and practical skills when teaching all students, in particular, students with additional needs and challenging behaviours.

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Who is it for

Swim teachers, aquatic program coordinators, and allied health professionals who prefer practical, experiential, face-to-face training.

For professionals seeking the skills to confidently support children of all abilities including:

• Autism spectrum

• ADHD

• Processing delays

• Sensitivities

• Undiagnosed challenges

Ideal for aquatic professionals who choose to take the lead individually or for their team to:

• Reduce stress levels.

• Build confidence.

• Know what to say and do when children present with behaviors requiring extra support.

• Improve lesson impact/management.

• Ensure inclusiveness.

• Improve customer experience.

• Reduce complaints.

• Enhance profitability.

• Grow team cohesiveness.

• Ensure policy compliance and reduced risk.

Why this matters now

Neurodiversity is increasing, and behaviors requiring extra support demand new and practiced skills. One lesson plan does not suit every teacher or child. Professional standards for inclusion, reputation protection, legal safeguards, and staff retention are crucial. As diversity and expectations grow, ongoing professional development ensures competence, confidence, and industry respect.

What you get

• Face-to-face training including ‘pool time’

• Interactive workshops and seminars

• Up-to-date theory and practice for engagement and retention

• Evidence-based resources and take-home materials

• Expert-led sessions and mentorship

• Networking opportunities to foster collaboration

• Professional certification development for career progression

• Flexible scheduling for bespoke (in house) or public courses

• Online and hybrid training options

•Ongoing support channels for implementation and improvement

FACE TO FACE WORKSHOP

Outline of 4 or 6 hours Professional Development

THEORY DELIVERY FORMAT

After each video section, teachers will discuss the various strategies and ways to implement these strategies in an inclusive class, or in a one-on-one class.

PRACTICAL SESSION

Experiment with various types of equipment and activities that can be done with each piece of equipment.

How to organise class to maximise learning for all students – various lesson types. Activities to regain focus and to change the lesson pace.

OUTLINE

1. Common challenging behaviours and practical solutions.

2. Various equipment

3. Observation checklists

ADDITIONS

1. 2- Zoom follow-up mentoring calls/meetings per group.

2. PD Workbook and summaries.

3. Splashes of Wisdom – our quick reference booklet of behaviours and solutions.

4. Observational checklist.

WEBINARS

Webinars, offer significant advantages including:

• specifically designed content to meet the needs of the participants

• cost-effective

• convenient , and

• facilitate audience engagement through interactive tools, such as live chat, Q&A sessions, and polls fostering a more dynamic and engaging learning experience.

Keep a look out in ‘Upcoming Events’ for future webinars.