This CPD has been developed in partnership with Janine Ramsey of Trauma-Informed Aquatics and is the first module in a customised series developed to help swimming teachers gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be trauma-informed in swimming teaching.

Swimming teachers will learn how to deliver trauma-informed swimming teaching practices and why this is essential knowledge for achieving optimal wellbeing and learning outcomes. Swimming teachers will also develop a greater understanding of how trauma-informed practice aligns with best practice in swimming teaching as guided by the STA.

This programme covers:

• Programme introduction
• Self-care and personal wellbeing during trauma-related CPD
• What is trauma-informed practice?
• What does trauma-informed practice involve?
• Five core principles of trauma-informed practice
• Seven core components involved in trauma-informed practice
• Why trauma-informed practice is important and relevant in swimming lessons
• What does the application of trauma-informed practice look like in swimming lessons?
• Video examples of trauma-informed swimming teaching practice in action

CPD Value

• 1 STA CPD Points
• ¾ CIMSPA CPD Points