Definitions
Last updated:Teachers in charge of School Swimming and Water Safety within their school: The named teacher or member of staff responsible for coordinating swimming arrangements for their school.
Accompanying School staff: These are the adults employed by the school or volunteers chosen to accompany the pupils to their swimming lessons.
Leisure providers: This refers to staff in pools coordinating and providing School Swimming and Water Safety who are employed by the leisure facility.
Specialist Swimming Teacher: The individual in charge of the School Swimming and Water Safety lesson, as a minimum, qualified to Swim England (ASA) Level 2 or STA equivalent.
Swimming Teacher Assistants: Individuals that can work under the supervision of a specialist swimming teacher, qualified to Swim England (ASA) UKCC Level 1.
Lifeguard: The individual responsible for lifeguarding, rescue, and resuscitation of swimmers in difficulty.