Additional qualifications and cpd’s

At Water Safety Matters, we don’t just stop at delivering swim teacher training. We’re committed to supporting you every step of the way, from qualification to career advancement through continued professional development.

Your Ongoing Learning Journey

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to specialise, we’re here to help you develop your knowledge and skills. Maybe you’ve always dreamed of teaching tiny tots to splash and play in the water, or perhaps you’re an open water enthusiast who loves swimming with friends or joining groups. Alternatively, you might be interested in working with people with disabilities or ensuring water safety for all. Whatever your passion, we can tailor our training to suit your goals.

Join Our Aquatic Community

By choosing Water Safety Matters, you’ll become part of a community of dedicated aquatic professionals who share your passion for teaching, coaching, or working in the water. Connect with like-minded individuals, stay up-to-date with industry developments, and stay motivated on your journey to success.

SEQ level 3 swim coordinator

The SEQ Level 3 Swim Coordinator qualification has been produced collaboratively with the swimming sector, to develop leadership skills, support business needs, improve the customer experience and maximise pool performance.

SEQ Babies and Toddlers

This course is for anyone wanting to work with adults and baby lessons or pre-school lessons. Once you are a level 2 teacher you can take this qualification and upskill. The best bit is you get to really bring out your fun side and learn how to help everyone enjoy the water safely.

Open Water Swim Leader

The course is designed for experienced outdoor swimmers who want to build on their existing outdoor swimming knowledge and skills to lead others from within the water (a group of up to eight swimmers) safely and effectively in sheltered water.

SEQ Safeguarding

This course will provide you with an understanding of your role, duty and responsibility in relation to safeguarding everyone within your organisation. It will raise your awareness of signs of abuse, and give you the tools and confidence you need to deal with any issues sensitively, appropriately and effectively should the need ever arise.

Bespoke cpd’s  – tell me what you or your workforce needs

We can offer a range of short online or face to face training days, to develop skills, build confidence and try new things. Louise has a para swimming background and specialises in working with people with disabilities. Louise has worked with Level Water for 10 years and helped develop their teacher training programme.

Hi, I’m Louise.

Water is my happy place, my mission is to make it yours too!

Our Values.

Integrity in every drop.

Honesty and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to build trust with our clients, partners and team members.

Ripple effect of success.

We believe that everyone has the potential to excel. We inspire and empower everyone to share their knowledge, skills and passion for water-related education.

Inspiring Excellence.

We cultivate a culture of collaboration, prioritising relevance and impact to set the benchmark for exceptional industry standards.

With a strong commitment to delivering engaging and effective training in accordance with industry standards, I ensure that you receive top-quality education.

Drawing from over 30 years of experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge as a Swim England Tutor, Open Water Swimming Coach, Swimming Teacher specialising in disabilities and a scuba diving instructor. I began my aquatics journey at the age of 18 as a lifeguard in America.

​​In my role as a Swim England Educator, I am dedicated to training the next generation of swimming teachers. Having instructed over 2000 teachers, who each potentially influence up to 80,000 children weekly, the impact of my teaching reaches far and wide.

Did you know?

Did you know - swim teacher
You don't have to be a great swimmer to be able to teach. As long as you are competent in the water, there is no swimming assessment on your own technique.
Did you know - age 5
If a swimmer starts to learn at the age of 5, it will take them approximately 3-4 years to complete the learn to swim journey to stage 7.
Did you know - stage 7
A swimmer who reaches the end of stage 7 is classed as competent.
Did you know - range of skills
We teach swimmers all 4 strokes and a range of skills such as treading water, sculling and water safety including how to float.
Did you know - link to other sports
Swimming is not just about going up and down a pool, but we link to other sports such as diving, water polo, artistic swimming, scuba diving, kayaking, paddleboarding and open water swimming.
Did you know - oldest sport
Swimming is the oldest known sport: The oldest known swimming records date back to ancient civilisations, with evidence of swimming in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.
Did you know - buoyant
The human body is most buoyant in saltwater: Because saltwater is denser than freshwater, it provides more buoyancy, making it easier for humans to float.
Did you know - longest swim
The longest recorded swim was over 350 kilometers: Ben Lecomte completed a solo swim across the Atlantic Ocean in 1998, covering a distance of 353 kilometers (220 miles) in 73 days.
Did you know - reduce depression
Swimming can help reduce symptoms of depression: Studies have shown that regular swimming can help reduce symptoms of depression by releasing endorphins, also know as 'happy hormones'.
Did you know - Sailfish
The fastest swimmer in the world is a fish: The sailfish can swim up to 110 kilometers per hour (68 miles per hour)
Did you know - Longest breath-hold
The longest recorded breath-hold was over 24 minutes: Ahmed Gabr set the record for the longest breath-hold in 2014.
Did you know - Improve brain function
Swimming can help improve your brain function: Swimming has been shown to increase blood flow to the brain, which can improve cognitive function, memory and concentration.
Did you know - First swimming pool
The first swimming pool was built in ancient Greece: The Stadio de Flavius, built in 25 AD, was a large swimming pool used for training and recreation.
Did you know - largest swimming pool
The world's largest swimming pool is over 1 kilometer long: The San Alfonso del Mar pool in Chile covers an area of 8 hectares (20 acres) and holds over 250 million litres of water.
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