Swim Wales- Aqua Passport
Agenda Learn to Swim pre Aqua Passport Why Change? Swim Wales’s Goals The Plan The Process Aqua Passport / Welsh Learn to Swim Scheme Demo Results
Current Learn to Swim Landscape ASA National Plan ASA Badge & Certificate every 10 weeks No additional child engagement built into the program Poor links on post Learn to Swim Lack of input from Welsh partners
Why Change Swimming’s KPIs – Every Child a Swimmer by 2020 – More participants in aquatics Current ASA plan not fit for purpose in Wales Looking for a joined up aquatic plan for all ages and abilities
What were our Objectives? Child centred Utilise technology and look at what kids want now Link parents, teachers and kids for clearer communication Consistent approach to swimming across Wales Achieve key outcomes for partners across Wales
The Process Blank piece of paper Flexible approach throughout the process Take risks Consult with a wide group of swimming experts across Wales Look at all barriers as opportunities Manage change
The Plan Put together initial brief with SWOT Research & consult Present features & benefits to Swim Wales Board Consult with Sport Wales Communicate with the ASA Total focus on the outcomes Find and use experts and partners throughout the whole process
Aqua Passport- Welsh Learn to Swim Plan New Teaching plan for Wales Clear pre and post Learn to Swim links for children Online engagement for children, including: – Real time feedback on their swimming lessons – Weekly rewards for each outcome achieved – Fun online games – Resource for parents Links parents, teachers & kids Badge and Certificates linked to the Aqua Passport characters
Aqua Passport Demo Teachers
Teacher’s poolside app
Teacher’s poolside overview
Teachers record outcomes
Aqua Passport Demo Children & Parents
Child’s Login
Choose the Dragon
Child Outcomes
Trophies
Parents’ Resource
Online Games
Video
Results A Learn to Swim scheme that is built for Wales A unique product not found anywhere else Product that continuously engages children in Learn to Swim Parents are now kept informed and feel more involved in their children’s swimming lessons A scheme that can standardise School Swimming in Wales Clearer, more defined exit routes into other aquatic activities Opportunities to link with other sports