• Class-based – minimum cost, minimum resources, low time commitment
  • Give all children - irrespective of gender, ethnicity or religion - the knowledge, skills and understanding to enjoy water safely
  • Specifically addresses health and wellbeing (PSHE in England) objectives and outcomes (equally applicable for English, Scottish, Welsh and NI
  • curricula)
  • Potential to link with other schools in other areas and internationally
  • Accreditation standards are achievable and optimal
  • Accreditation provides a visible commitment by a school to improve /enhance the quality of education
  • Repeatable and consistent framework of process and evaluation
  • Promotes Community awareness and engagement with water safety issues.