To become an International Learn to Swim Provider, you must meet and be able to show evidence of seven minimum criteria for a Learn to Swim Programme provision.

These have been set by Swim England’s leadership teams to help you make sure your International Learn to Swim Provider Membership is the right scheme for you and your school.

If your school doesn’t meet all the criteria, Swim England can support new members to work towards the missing requirements within the first year of the membership. Please email [email protected] for queries related to the joining criteria.

Joining criteria

1. Evidence of current Public Liability Insurance.
   Documentation required: Copy of in-date certificate.
2. Proof of delivery of the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme.
   Documentation required: Self–certify that your lesson provision will follow the Swim England outcomes.
3. Actively purchasing Learn to Swim Awards.
   Documentation required: Self–certify that your school will use Swim England awards when celebrating success.
4. Swim Teachers who are qualified to Swim England Level 2 standard (or equivalent).
   Documentation required: Copy of original teacher qualifications, for international schools PE staff who are qualified with a physical education degree will be accepted.
5. Evidence and details of pool safety operating procedures (PSOPs) which are aligned to current industry guidance.
   Documentation required: Self–certify that your pool and environment have the required up-to-date operating policies in place.
6. Proof that staff members are up to date with safeguarding training.
   Documentation required: Copy of in-date certificate/training.
7. Ensure there is a Welfare Officer in post in your organisation.*
   Documentation required: Self–certify that there is an individual in post to manage safeguarding and welfare concerns.

* This needs to be someone who is independent from the swim school, it cannot be the swim school owner, management or any teaching staff.

Before you can get access to your benefits all the above documents needs to be uploaded on the Swim school portal and register your teaching staff on the Swim School Online Management System. Once your application has been checked and process we will send you a link to the portals.

To remain a Swim England International Learn to Swim Provider, your centre must meet and be able to show evidence of the 7 membership criteria listed below by uploading these on the portal.

Evidence required

1. Evidence of current Public Liability Insurance.
   Documentation required: Copy of in-date certificate.
2. Proof of delivery of the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme.
   Documentation required: Self–certify that your lesson provision will follow the Swim England outcomes.
3. Actively purchasing Learn to Swim Awards.
   Documentation required: Self–certify that your school will use Swim England awards when celebrating success.
4. Swim Teachers who are qualified to Swim England Level 2 standard (or equivalent).
   Documentation required: Copy of original teacher qualifications, for international schools PE staff who are qualified with a physical education degree will be accepted.
5. Evidence and details of pool safety operating procedures (PSOPs) which are aligned to current industry guidance.
   Documentation required: Self–certify that your pool and environment have the required up-to-date policy in place.
6. Proof that staff members are up to date with safeguarding training.
   Documentation required: Copy of in-date certificate/training.
7. Ensure there is a Welfare Officer in post in your organisation.*
   Documentation required: Self–certify that there is an individual in post to manage safeguarding and welfare concerns.

* This needs to be someone who is independent from the swim school, it cannot be the swim school owner, management or any teaching staff.

Before you can get access to your benefits all the above documents need to be uploaded on the Swim school portal and register your teaching staff on the Swim School Online Management System. Once your application has been checked and processed we will send you a link to the portals.

To renew your International Learn to Swim Provider Membership simply complete and submit the form below.

International Learn to Swim Provider business address

It is your responsibility to add any additional teaching staff to the Online Swim School Management System in order for us to approve your membership.

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Declaration

As part of your application for Learn to Swim Provider Membership and thereafter, Swim England reserves the right to request proof of these criteria at any time.

Failure to supply the necessary proof/documentation when requested can result in membership not being granted or suspended.

Please tick the box to confirm you have read and understand the Terms and Conditions.

View the Swim England Learn to Swim Provider Membership Terms and Conditions

Declaration

I confirm that I have read and accepted the terms and conditions and all information I have supplied in this form is correct and I will inform Swim England of any changes.

As part of your application for Learn to Swim Provider membership and thereafter, Swim England reserves the right to request proof of these criteria at any time.

Failure to supply the necessary proof/documentation when requested can result in membership not being granted or suspended.

View the Swim England Swim School Membership Terms and Conditions