Swim England and Stoke partner for Learn to Swim

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is partnering with Swim England to deliver a Learn to Swim Programme across the city, strengthening opportunities for local residents to develop vital life skills in the water.

Through the adoption of Swim England’s Learn to Swim Programme, Stoke residents will benefit from a structured pathway from first entering the water through to developing lifelong aquatic skills.

The delivery of the Learn to Swim programme will be supported by Swim England’s teams, who will work closely with members of Stoke-on-Trent City Council across its leisure facilities, including Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Dimensions Leisure Centre and New Horizons Sport and Leisure Centre. The partnership will provide workforce training, ongoing technical guidance and support.

Jane Ashworth, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: “Swimming is a vital skill and this partnership supports our wider ambitions to improve health outcomes for all and ensure all can participate in physical activity.”