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Swim Wales- Aqua Passport. Agenda. Learn to Swim pre Aqua Passport Why Change? Swim Wales’s Goals The Plan The Process Aqua Passport / Welsh Learn to Swim Scheme Demo Results. Current Learn to Swim Landscape. ASA National Plan ASA Badge & Certificate every 10 weeks
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Agenda • Learn to Swim pre Aqua Passport • Why Change? • Swim Wales’s Goals • The Plan • The Process • Aqua Passport / Welsh Learn to Swim Scheme • Demo • Results
Current Learn to Swim Landscape • ASA National Plan • ASA Badge & Certificate every 10 weeks • No additional child engagement built into the program • Poor links on post Learn to Swim • Lack of input from Welsh partners
Why Change • Swimming’s KPIs • Every Child a Swimmer by 2020 • More participants in aquatics • Current ASA plan not fit for purpose in Wales • Looking for a joined up aquatic plan for all ages and abilities
What were our Objectives? • Child centred • Utilise technology and look at what kids want now • Link parents, teachers and kidsfor clearer communication • Consistent approach to swimming across Wales • Achieve key outcomes for partners across Wales
The Process • Blank piece of paper • Flexible approach throughout the process • Take risks • Consult with a wide group of swimming experts across Wales • Look at all barriers as opportunities • Manage change
The Plan • Put together initial briefwith SWOT • Research & consult • Present features & benefits to Swim Wales Board • Consult with Sport Wales • Communicate with the ASA • Total focus on the outcomes • Find and use experts and partners throughout the whole process
Aqua Passport- Welsh Learn to Swim Plan • New Teaching plan for Wales • Clear pre and post Learn to Swim links for children • Online engagement for children, including: • Real time feedback on their swimming lessons • Weekly rewards for each outcome achieved • Fun online games • Resource for parents • Links parents, teachers & kids • Badge and Certificates linked to the Aqua Passport characters
Aqua Passport Demo Teachers
Aqua Passport Demo Children & Parents
Results • A Learn to Swim scheme that is built for Wales • A unique product not found anywhere else • Product that continuously engages children in Learn to Swim • Parents are now kept informed and feel more involved in their children’s swimming lessons • A scheme that can standardise School Swimming in Wales • Clearer, more defined exit routes into other aquatic activities • Opportunities to link with other sports