Swim England now has available e-learning that brings together two modules: Deaf Friendly Swimming and Visually Impaired Friendly Swimming.
Deaf Friendly Swimming
The National Deaf Children’s Society and Swim England have teamed up to create this resource. The deaf friendly swimming online CPD is an excellent tool for teachers and coaches to learn how to teach and coach a deaf swimmer and ensure that deaf and hard of hearing young people are fully supported in accessing swimming sessions.
Visually Impaired Friendly Swimming
This online course will help you understand visual impairments and how to support and includes those with visual impairment in swimming activities.
Both modules are aimed at Level 2 swimming teachers and coaches and will take approximately 2 hours each. Access the online course here.
You can start this online course as soon as you are booked on and it can be accessed multiple times before completion.