Awarding Organisation of The Swimming Teachers’ Association
Posted on 21st May 2025
STA have produced this guidance document to support open water coaches, swim schools, Approved Training Centres and its members, when creating an activity disclaimer. An activity disclaimer is a document that participants read and sign, prior to undertaking an activity. By signing a disclaimer, participants are confirming understanding of the activity being undertaken, making any…
Posted on 2nd May 2025
STA in partnership with renowned open water swimmer and environmental advocate Angela Jones from Swim Wild, has launched a brand-new online CPD: Open Water Testing. This CPD has been created for those with an interest in open water swimming and aims to equip learners with the knowledge to identify potential environmental hazards, understand the importance…
Posted on 8th April 2025
STA is extremely pleased to launch the new STA Teaching Diving, Competitive Starts and Turns CPD. This CPD is aimed at STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming (or acceptable equivalent) qualification holders. It provides refresher information on how to teach diving and competitive starts and turns, including the use of starting platforms, within a learn to…
Posted on 14th March 2025
STA is reinforcing the importance of its Aquacise qualification in light of new research published in BMJ Open this month, which highlights the significant benefits of water-based exercise, particularly for women and middle aged + older adults. The research, a pooled data analysis of 10 clinical trials conducted across multiple countries, including Malaysia, Brazil, India,…
Posted on 29th January 2025
The First Aid Quality Partnership (FAQP) have released a position statement regarding life-threatening bleeding. The FAQP recommend: First aid training providers should teach the application of an improvised tourniquet and improvised wound packing for life-threatening bleeding on First Aid at Work courses Employers that identify workplace hazards with a specific risk of life-threatening bleeding should…
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…