Together with U.S. Masters Swimming, we are excited to announce that 2025 Learn-to-Swim Grant applications are open now through December 15. The program impacted an estimated 12,000 children and 2,500 adults nationwide in 2024, and funding is available for programs directly benefiting children and adults who would not otherwise have the opportunity to learn to swim. Details and application steps for both Youth and Adult Learn-to-Swim Grants » https://lnkd.in/dhNMJBev
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The National Coordinating Committee – Swimming for Disabled People (NCC-SDP) has introduced a small grants fund aimed at increasing the involvement of disabled individuals in swimming activities. Grants of up to £500 are available to support innovative projects that provide life-changing support, impact, and insight. These grants are ideal for projects or clubs making a significant difference to a smaller group of individuals, rather than large-scale, one-off events. The focus is on fostering deeper inclusion and access to water, from hydrotherapy sessions to competitive para-swimming opportunities. While most grants will be up to £500, exceptionally innovative proposals may be considered for larger amounts. To find out more and apply, follow the link below https://lnkd.in/ehqw8rZp #InclusiveSport #ParaSwimming #DisabilitySupport #SwimmingForAll #ActiveHumber #GetHumberActive
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Here's a lesson and three points inspired by the quote "ISR will have your little one Swimming and floating better Than most grown adults!": _Lesson:_ With the right instruction and training, even the youngest can achieve great things and surpass expectations! _Three Points:_ 1️⃣ _Early Learning_: Introduce children to new skills early, like swimming and floating, to build confidence and competence. 2️⃣ _Exceptional Instruction_: ISR's expert teaching methods can help children excel beyond adult levels. 3️⃣ _Empowering Youth_: Believe in children's potential and provide opportunities for them to shine and surprise us with their abilities! _Hashtags:_ #ISR #SwimmingAndFloating #EarlyLearning #ExceptionalInstruction #EmpoweringYouth
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Your help is needed now - this will take 2 minutes! ✍️ Drowning is one of the leading causes of child deaths, 125 child drowning deaths have occurred in the last four years. That's 125 too many! The Department for Education is reviewing the national curriculum. Swimming and Water Safety is currently within key stage 1 or 2. While it is very basic, at least children should be taught to swim and how to stay safe if they get into difficulty. We need it to remain on the curriculum, so we are asking you to click the link below, use the template letter, amend it if you like and send it by e-mail to curriculum-assessment.review@education.gov.uk Here is the link to download the template: https://lnkd.in/ex_qerte
Calling all Swimming Pool Operators, we need your help - this will only take 2 minutes. Drowning is one of the leading causes of child deaths, 125 child drowning deaths have occurred in England in the last four years…125 too many!!!! The Department for Education is reviewing the national curriculum. Swimming and Water Safety is currently within key stages 1 and 2. While it is very basic, at least children should be taught to swim and how to stay safe if they get into difficulty. We need it to remain on the curriculum, so I am asking you to click the link below, use the template letter, amend it if you like and send it by e-mail to curriculum-assessment.review@education.gov.uk https://lnkd.in/dgDsfAye
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Every Parent Needs to Know This About Water 👀 ⬇️ 1️⃣ Kids don’t need to learn perfect strokes to be safe in the water! 2️⃣ Learning the foundations of swimming will keep your kids safe so everyone can enjoy the pool. 3️⃣ Kids as young as 6 months old can learn to surface after being fully submerged, orient their bodies to a proper float and remain floating until someone can come pick them up. 4️⃣ Somewhere between 2.5-3yrs kids can learn all of the above AND build strong enough movements to propel themselves through the water. 5️⃣ It’s more than just swimming, it’s finding air for safety and a full understanding of what’s involved in a water environment. Tag someone in Calgary who needs swimming lessons for their infants and toddlers! #swimlesson #swimlessons #swimlessonforkids #swimlessonssavelife #poolsafety #watersafety #watersafetytips #watersafetyeducation #childdevelopment #childdevelopmentclass #childdevelopmenteducation #survivalswimming #survivalswimminglessons #kidsswimming #kidsswimminglessons #calgary #alberta #canada
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Play and challenge... Children often want to create challenge and uncertainty in their play. Through risky, challenging play, children test themselves and find out their own limits. They learn how to deal with risk through play and can use these same skills later in life. Parents should encourage their children from birth to extend themselves. Teach them basic skills including: - Riding a bicycle - Swimming - Road safety Explain that it’s important to learn from mistakes, to try again and to believe in themselves. Help them understand their limits and their boundaries. Allow them to have fun in their play! How are you challenging your kids through play? Play, learn and celebrate the 10 Commandments with the Squeeze Ten Commandments Game today! #squeezetencommandments #lovethetenandlivethepromise
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Former Assistant Headteacher turned Education Consultant 🌟 Recruiting talented teachers, teaching assistants, and tutors. Passionate about empowering educators, matching talent with schools, and promoting mental health.
Great news – swimming is not just a fun activity, but an essential life skill! 🌊 Having swimming facilities within schools is a privilege that equips students with a skill they'll carry with them for a lifetime. The impact of this can be life-changing for future generations, and it's exciting to see initiatives like this shaping the future of our young learners. Read more about how swimming in schools will benefit students for years to come: [Link to article] #Education #LifeSkills #Swimming #FutureGenerations #SchoolOpportunities #ChildDevelopment
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To reduce suicide risk in communities through strength-based, culturally consistent education, empowerment, and community engagement.
Absolutely, here’s a detailed retweet for sharing the report: 🚨 The new Kids Online Health & Safety Task Force report is here! 🚨 Dive into critical insights on protecting our youth from online harms, including the potential risks of AI and social media use. Key takeaways: Develop & evaluate scalable interventions for online health, safety, and privacy. Prioritize experimental designs tracking students’ development. Study the harms associated with children's exposure to online platforms & the intersections with offline risks. Broaden access to platform data & algorithms for independent research. Understand child development, considering individual differences and contextual factors. Promote multidisciplinary research on youth well-being, incorporating mental & physical health, sleep, cognitive function, and more. Longitudinal studies to identify causal impacts of digital media on youth. Core technology components to remain relevant as technology evolves. Research emerging technologies' impacts on youth, like AI, VR, and voice recognition. Policies to protect youth online privacy and safety, urging Congress for federal legislation. Engage youth voices in policymaking to ensure solutions reflect their experiences and needs. Collaboration between industry, parents, schools, and health providers is crucial. Read the full report for a comprehensive strategy to safeguard our children online: https://lnkd.in/ehjUCTJm #Prosper2gether #YouthSafety #DigitalWellBeing #OnlineSafety #AI
We talk to kids about street & swimming safety, but there're also safety rules for the digital world 🌎 Check out these new educational resources for info that youth, parents, educators & others who help youth can use to assist youth navigate social media. https://lnkd.in/diwX-vGd
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To reduce suicide risk in communities through strength-based, culturally consistent education, empowerment, and community engagement.
🚨 The new Kids Online Health & Safety Task Force report is here! 🚨 Dive into critical insights on protecting our youth from online harms, including the potential risks of AI and social media use. Key takeaways: Develop & evaluate scalable interventions for online health, safety, and privacy. Prioritize experimental designs tracking students’ development. Study the harms associated with children's exposure to online platforms & the intersections with offline risks. Broaden access to platform data & algorithms for independent research. Understand child development, considering individual differences and contextual factors. Promote multidisciplinary research on youth well-being, incorporating mental & physical health, sleep, cognitive function, and more. Longitudinal studies to identify causal impacts of digital media on youth. Core technology components to remain relevant as technology evolves. Research emerging technologies' impacts on youth, like AI, VR, and voice recognition. Policies to protect youth online privacy and safety, urging Congress for federal legislation. Engage youth voices in policymaking to ensure solutions reflect their experiences and needs. Collaboration between industry, parents, schools, and health providers is crucial. Read the full report for a comprehensive strategy to safeguard our children online: https://lnkd.in/ehjUCTJm #Prosper2gether #YouthSafety #DigitalWellBeing #OnlineSafety #AI
We talk to kids about street & swimming safety, but there're also safety rules for the digital world 🌎 Check out these new educational resources for info that youth, parents, educators & others who help youth can use to assist youth navigate social media. https://lnkd.in/diwX-vGd
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Generational beliefs, fears, and myths, combined with inequitable access to water resources and basic swim instruction, has left nearly 60% of Black and Brown children are unable to swim or uncomfortable in the deep end of the pool. Without the essential life skill of swimming, these children are 8 times greater risk of drowning. AquaMissions is determined to dispel the commonplace myths, fears and stereotypes about the dangers and inaccessibility of water and swimming and equip Black and LatinX children in Cleveland with access to life-saving water safety and swimming instruction. Following is a Policy Statement on the century-long problem of inequitable access to water resources and swim instruction for minorities, and recommendations to change the trajectory of water-related accidents and deaths among Black and Brown children in Cleveland.
