Our Swimming Therapy & Water-Based Wellbeing Programme provides young people with a safe and supportive environment to develop confidence in and around water while improving physical and emotional wellbeing.
Activities focus on swimming skills, water confidence, fitness, relaxation techniques and personal achievement. Water-based exercise can help reduce anxiety, improve concentration and support positive mental health while encouraging participation in physical activity.
Learners are supported to work towards personal goals at their own pace, celebrating progress and building self-esteem through positive experiences in the water.
Course Modules
Water safety & pool awareness Breathing, floating & calm movement Water confidence building Stroke development — front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke (adapted to ability) Sensory regulation through water‑based grounding Strength & endurance through structured swimming drills Emotional regulation using repetitive movement Confidence building & achievement milestones Nature‑based wellbeing (where outdoor water spaces are used) Teamwork, communication & positive peer interaction Personalised swimming therapy plans Progress tracking, wellbeing reflections & mentor feedback Final swimming challenge, skill review & progression pathways
Awarding Body
AQA
Student Expected Outcomes
Improved water confidence, safety awareness & swimming ability Enhanced emotional regulation & reduced anxiety Increased resilience, focus & self‑belief Stronger sensory regulation & calm coping strategies Better teamwork, communication & peer interaction Pride in achievement & readiness for community swimming pathways
Key Stage course delivered to
KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5
Admissions Criteria
Suitable for pupils requiring SEMH support, sensory regulation, confidence building, structured movement or alternative provision pathways. No prior swimming experience required.
Staff Experience
Qualified swimming mentors and youth practitioners trained in SEMH, trauma‑informed practice, safeguarding, water safety and therapeutic movement.
