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 20th November 2024
Safety Training Awards (STA) is incredibly pleased to announce that over 30 CPD’s have recently been endorsed by The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). To gain CIMSPA endorsement for educational products including CPD’s, STA must submit supporting evidence and relevant mapping documents against CIMSPA occupation, population, environment and /…
Posted on 8th November 2024
STA is pleased to announce the launch of a new Online CPD Introduction to Hydrotherapy Pools which is now available. The programme is suitable for hydrotherapy pool personnel interested in understanding more about hydrotherapy pool plant operations. STA’s Pool Plant Tutor David Westbrook hosts the CPD which covers: Types of hydrotherapy pools and users Recommended…
Posted on 25th October 2024
As part of STA’s ongoing partnership with Autism Swim, we are supporting the launch of their new Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) CPD, which has been specifically created for aquatic settings. Autism Swim, the world leaders in inclusive aquatics, combines its expertise with autism specialists, behaviour specialists, aquatic/occupational therapists, swimming teachers, and most importantly, those with…
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 22nd April 2024
In partnership with Janine Ramsey from Trauma-Informed Aquatics, STA is delighted to introduce a new online CPD titled ‘Fundamentals of Trauma-Informed Practice in Swimming Lessons’. This introductory CPD has been created to help swimming teachers gain a foundational understanding of what it means to be trauma-informed when delivering swimming lessons. The new CPD, which has…
Posted on 27th November 2023
To further support ATCs, Tutors / Assessors and IQAs, STA are excited to release the EQA Coffee and Chat, IQA standardisation sessions, Tutor standardisation sessions and technical webinars for 2024. EQA Coffee and Chats The informal drop-in sessions offer an opportunity for a general catch up with our EQAs and other ATCs, sharing ideas and…
Posted on 21st November 2023
HSE strongly recommends that first aiders undertake annual refresher training during any three-year certification period to help qualified first aiders maintain their basic knowledge and skills, as well as keep up to date with any changes to first aid procedures. STA is therefore pleased to launch the STA First Aid Refresher CPD which is designed…
Posted on 6th September 2023
In partnership with Pool Plant Tutor Andrew Gaffey, STA has introduced a new online CPD titled ‘Optimising Pool Water Treatment for Energy Efficiency’, which has been created to give pool operators (or any aquatics professional) expert insight into how energy efficiency can be improved by optimising pool water treatment. Andrew, who has written the new…
Posted on 11th July 2023
In support of our ongoing focus for promoting inclusive, learner-centered swimming lessons, STA has partnered with Autism Swim to launch several new online CPD’s today. Autism Swim, the world leaders in inclusive aquatics, has combined its expertise with autism specialists, behaviour specialists, aquatic/occupational therapists, swimming teachers, and most importantly, those with lived experience to create…