Submitted on
Thursday 8 December 2011
by
Elaine Browne
The Ivy House Hydrotherapy Pool in Derby will be starting swimming lessons for disabled children from Monday 9th January 2012. They have brought in a teacher that holds the ASA Disabled Swimming Teachers Award and Haliwick Certificate.
The sessions are tailor made to fit each individuals requirements and each child will be accompanied in the water by a parent/care worker who will work closely with the teacher to develop water skills and swimming techniques over the term.
Places are limited on each session so if you know of any children you think may benefit from these lessons please do not hesitate to contact the Ivy House team by calling 01332 771 172, or emailing ivyhousepool@hotmail.co.uk.
ABOUT THE LESSONS
• 30mins swimming lesson with a qualified instructor in the pool.
• All we ask is for someone to support the student in the water.
• Four students in the pool at any one time.
• The instructor will work with each individual student on a 1-2-1 basis which will give you time to practice technique.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
• All swimming instructors trained to ASA Level 2 Teachers Certificate.
• All instructors are full CRB checked.
• All instructors are trained in moving and handling.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS
• Learning to swim in a fun and friendly environment.
• Learning a new skill and meet some new friends.
• Swimming is a great way to exercise!
• Gaining confidence in water and learning about how to stay safe.
• Works major muscles and stretches tendons / ligaments.