News and Updates
On 20 March, 2020, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced swimming pools would close as part of the efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus. Alex Hains, Swim England’s head of…
Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Swim England Foundation Coach Conference 2021.
A popular learn to swim conference is being supported by Swim England. Community Leisure UK’s third Learn to Swim Conference is taking place on Wednesday 17 March between 9.30am and…
Swim England chief executive Jane Nickerson has praised a national campaign for helping to protect 16 and 17-year-olds, with the Government set to close a loophole in the law.
Olympian Steve Parry is calling on primary schools ‘not to forget life-saving swimming lessons’ as youngsters return to the classrooms. School Sport Facilities research commissioned by Sport England, led by…
Swim England chief executive and Samaritans volunteer Jane Nickerson explains in Children’s Mental Health Week why youngsters must not become the forgotten victims of the coronavirus pandemic.
Swim England has welcomed the Government’s pledge to invest £10 million to support school sports and swimming facilities in England. The cash, which will be distributed by Sport England and…
Swim England has expressed its sadness and a determination to fight for a swift reopening for pools after the Government confirmed only school swimming lessons can take place in the…
Disappointed Swim England chief executive Jane Nickerson said it’s vital that swimming pools reopen at the earliest available opportunity after MPs voted in favour of a second national lockdown.