Awarding Organisation of The Swimming Teachers’ Association
Posted on 13th December 2024
Following the announcement at STA’s Conference in October, we are extremely pleased to launch today the new STA Pool Snorkelling CPD. STA’s Pool Snorkelling CPD is aimed at STA Junior Lifeguard Instructors and STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming holders who wish to deliver pool snorkelling as part of a contrasting activity, a fun one-off session,…
Posted on 13th December 2024
STA is pleased to announce the STA Award in Aquatic Teaching – Baby and Pre-School Swimming has been reaccredited for another 5 years with SQA Accreditation. The reaccreditation reflects the high-quality training that the STA qualifications and skills provide. Ensuring that baby and pre-school teachers possess the technical knowledge and skills that are essential for…
Posted on 27th November 2024
For a second year in a row, Safety Training Awards, the awarding organisation of the Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA), has picked up an award at the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) Awards – this year the team were thrilled to be named the 2024 ‘AO of the year for delivering real impact on equity, diversity…
Posted on 25th November 2024
To further support ATCs, Tutors / Assessors and IQAs, STA are excited to release the Educator Coffee and Chat, IQA standardisation sessions, Tutor standardisation sessions and technical webinars for 2025. Educator Coffee and Chats These sessions are open to all ATC personnel, tutors, assessor, IQAs and ATC Co-ordinators. The informal drop-in sessions offer an opportunity…
Posted on 10th October 2024
Following World Mental Health Day, a day to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health; STA is pleased to launch a NEW Mental Health Awareness CPD. Mental health is increasingly recognised as a critical aspect of overall well-being, both personally and professionally. Understanding the…
Posted on 24th May 2024
Following the recent update of First aid at work: The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981: Guidance on Regulations (L74) by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), the below pages / information within the STA First Aid resource manuals has been updated. First Aid Needs Assessment The HSE have emphasised employers’ responsibilities to take account…
Posted on 13th May 2024
By Kayle Brightwell, Director of Education at STA Are you passionate about the water and eager to make a positive impact on others’ lives? Consider the fulfilling journey of becoming a swimming teacher or pool lifeguard! For International Learn to Swim Week, we’ll be diving into why this career path could be the splash of…
Posted on 13th April 2024
Making sure children of all ages and abilities have the opportunity to learn how to swim and be water-safe is our overriding charity objective, but we all know in school swimming there are many difficult, practical, and financial challenges still to overcome; especially when headteachers are faced with limited access to local facilities. Bridging this…
Posted on 13th February 2024
To support Approved Training Centres (ATC) Safety Training Awards (STA) have released a What to Expect from your EQA Visit Guidance document. External Quality Assurance (EQA) visits are important to ensure and maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and compliance within the ATC, and across all ATCs. The EQA team look at the performance, procedures,…
Posted on 5th February 2024