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STA is an international charity working towards the objective of preserving human life by the teaching of swimming, lifesaving and survival techniques.

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Every baby is different and will grow at their own pace, but knowing typical milestones can help you tailor safe, fun, and supportive swim sessions. 👶 From the first gentle splash to early signs of independence, each stage brings new skills and opportunities in the water.

Every baby is different and will grow at their own pace, but knowing typical milestones can help you tailor safe, fun, and supportive swim sessions.  👶

From the first gentle splash to early signs of independence, each stage brings new skills and opportunities in the water.
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It's Day 4 of International Learn to Swim Week – First Aid Saves Lives! Would you know what to do in an emergency? Today, we’re sharing a clear, step-by-step CPR guide – a vital life skill, especially around water. 🌊 📖 Take a minute to read it. 📲 Save it. 🔁 Share it – it

It's Day 4 of International Learn to Swim Week – First Aid Saves Lives!

Would you know what to do in an emergency?

Today, we’re sharing a clear, step-by-step CPR guide – a vital life skill, especially around water. 🌊

📖 Take a minute to read it.
📲 Save it.
🔁 Share it – it
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You’ve read the steps – now see them in action. ✅📹 As part of Day 4 of International Learn to Swim Week, here’s a short video showing how to perform CPR correctly and confidently. Taking a moment to watch could make all the difference in an emergency. ♻️ Please share this

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🚨 Survey Insights Are In! 🚨 As part of #ILSW2025, we've surveyed UK parents of under-12s to uncover how children are learning to swim today—and what’s standing in their way. The results are eye-opening. 👀💧 Just 2.8% of respondents said their children are currently learning

🚨 Survey Insights Are In! 🚨

As part of #ILSW2025, we've surveyed UK parents of under-12s to uncover how children are learning to swim today—and what’s standing in their way. The results are eye-opening. 👀💧

Just 2.8% of respondents said their children are currently learning
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This #InternationalLearntoSwimWeek, we're proud to support STA's mission to help everyone feel safe and confident in the water. Swimathon is perfect whether you're just starting out or getting back in the pool. Register your interest: swimathon.org/rfi-2026

This #InternationalLearntoSwimWeek, we're proud to support <a href="/STA_HQ/">STA</a>'s mission to help everyone feel safe and confident in the water.

Swimathon is perfect whether you're just starting out or getting back in the pool. 

Register your interest: swimathon.org/rfi-2026
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It's Day 6 of #ILSW25 and today we discuss Inclusion - let’s break down barriers to communication! 💬🌊 We're highlighting the possible barriers to communication that can affect learning in swimming lessons. 🏊‍♀️ From noisy pool environments to language differences, additional

It's Day 6 of #ILSW25 and today we discuss Inclusion - let’s break down barriers to communication! 💬🌊

We're highlighting the possible barriers to communication that can affect learning in swimming lessons. 🏊‍♀️

From noisy pool environments to language differences, additional
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Swimming is for everyone. No matter your age, background, ability, or learning style — everyone deserves the chance to feel safe and confident in and around water. From visual aids to signing and sensory-friendly sessions, inclusive teaching helps every child take their first

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💦 It’s the final day of International Learn to Swim Week 2025! 💦 And today, we’re celebrating the heroes behind every splash, stroke, and smile — our amazing swimming teachers! 🏊‍♂️💙 From building water confidence to breaking down barriers, our teachers go above and beyond to

💦 It’s the final day of International Learn to Swim Week 2025! 💦

And today, we’re celebrating the heroes behind every splash, stroke, and smile — our amazing swimming teachers! 🏊‍♂️💙

From building water confidence to breaking down barriers, our teachers go above and beyond to
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Turn Your Passion into a Profession! 🌊 Looking for a flexible, rewarding, and life-changing career? Becoming a swimming teacher could be your perfect next move. Why choose a career in swimming teaching? ✅ Transform lives through water safety ✅ Choose your own hours ✅ Be

Turn Your Passion into a Profession! 🌊

Looking for a flexible, rewarding, and life-changing career? Becoming a swimming teacher could be your perfect next move.

Why choose a career in swimming teaching?

✅ Transform lives through water safety
✅ Choose your own hours
✅ Be
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Thank you for making a splash during International Learn to Swim Week 2025! 🌊 We hope your week was filled with fun, learning, and inspiring others to #LoveWaterSafely — whether that was through creative lessons, exciting activities, or water safety moments at home. We’d love

Thank you for making a splash during International Learn to Swim Week 2025! 🌊

We hope your week was filled with fun, learning, and inspiring others to #LoveWaterSafely — whether that was through creative lessons, exciting activities, or water safety moments at home.

We’d love
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🌊 International Learn to Swim Week 2025 – That’s a Wrap! 🌍 We’re thrilled to share the incredible global impact of this year’s #ILSW25 campaign — and it’s all thanks to you! ✅ 544,851 children positively impacted through water safety education 🏊‍♂️ 2,665 centres and venues

🌊 International Learn to Swim Week 2025 – That’s a Wrap! 🌍

We’re thrilled to share the incredible global impact of this year’s #ILSW25 campaign — and it’s all thanks to you!

✅ 544,851 children positively impacted through water safety education

🏊‍♂️ 2,665 centres and venues
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Could YOUR community sports club benefit from a FREE defibrillator? Basic AEDs can cost between £800 – £1,200, with Community HEART STArters campaign you could have access to life-saving equipment for free.🫀 We’re calling on all grassroots sports organisations – not just those

Could YOUR community sports club benefit from a FREE defibrillator?

Basic AEDs can cost between £800 – £1,200, with Community HEART STArters campaign you could have access to life-saving equipment for free.🫀

We’re calling on all grassroots sports organisations – not just those
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If you're struggling in the water: #FloatToLive Remember it. Practise it. Share it. It could save you or someone you love 💙

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We are thrilled to announce that Rebecca Adlington OBE will be the keynote speaker at our 2025 STA Conference 🥇 sta.co.uk/.../rebecca-ad… Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of swimming’s most inspiring figures - book now ... sta.co.uk/events/confere… #staconference2025

We are thrilled to announce that Rebecca Adlington OBE will be the keynote speaker at our 2025 STA Conference 🥇
sta.co.uk/.../rebecca-ad…

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of swimming’s most inspiring figures - book now ... 
sta.co.uk/events/confere…

#staconference2025
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🎙 New Podcast Episode Out Now We’re joined by Stuart Hacker from The SWIMCUBE who discusses the benefits of video stroke analysis - how it works, who it’s for, how it can help you improve, and why you might want to give it a try. stapodcast.podbean.com Dive in 🏊

🎙 New Podcast Episode Out Now
 
We’re joined by Stuart Hacker from <a href="/swimcube/">The SWIMCUBE</a>  who discusses the benefits of video stroke analysis - how it works, who it’s for, how it can help you improve, and why you might want to give it a try.

stapodcast.podbean.com

Dive in 🏊
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🫀One Week On: Breaking CPR Taboos 🫀 Last week, as part of ILSW’s First Aid Day, the STA team took part in vital CPR and AED training with Rich Cooper from RNC Training. The key message? Lifesaving care applies to everyone – AED pads must always go on bare skin, regardless of

🫀One Week On: Breaking CPR Taboos 🫀
Last week, as part of ILSW’s First Aid Day, the STA team took part in vital CPR and AED training with Rich Cooper from RNC Training.

The key message? Lifesaving care applies to everyone – AED pads must always go on bare skin, regardless of