Swim teacher Q&A: Should we be using equipment when learning to swim?

Level Water are an incredible charity who provide 1:1 swimming lessons for children with disabilities across the UK. This Learn to Swim Day, we have collaborated with our friends at Level Water to bring you their top advice for parents, children and swim teachers for getting children with disabilities learning to swim.

What are the benefits of using equipment during your swimming

The importance of swimming lessons for children with a disability

Swimming for children with disabilities is the biggest unmet need in sport. The water takes your weight; it’s a true leveller.  It relieves pain and offers freedom and independence that many of our children never experience elsewhere.

Level Water are an incredible charity who provide 1:1 swimming lessons for children with disabilities across the UK. This Learn to Swim Day, we have collaborated with our friends at

What is your advice for parents/carers of a child who are nervous about them starting swimming lessons?

Swimming for children with disabilities is the biggest unmet need in sport. The water takes your weight; it’s a true leveller.  It relieves pain and offers freedom and independence that many of our children never experience elsewhere.

Level Water are an incredible charity who provide 1:1 swimming lessons for children with disabilities across the UK. This Learn to Swim

The best open water swimming spots tried and tested…

Whether you’re a beginner looking for your very first Loony Dook or Easter Dip, or you’re one of the many people who have tried open water swimming for the first time, we’ve put together a quick-fire guide on our favourite places to swim.

Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland

The 5 best suits for triathlon training

If you know me, you’ll know I adore swimming. I’m a rare triathlete that likes the swim the most, especially if it’s an open water swim too. Training in the right swimwear is hugely important, and getting the right style and type for your training should be a priority. Today I’ve selected 5 of the best swimsuits for triathlon training, from the new Zoggs swimsuit collection.

Our Back to Pool Guide:

After a restful and relaxing Christmas people of all ages are looking forward to getting back to the pool, myself included. Many of you parents and careers may be asking yourselves:

“What do I need to help my child get back into swimming after the Christmas break?”

Finding the right fit in swimwear is not just about knowing your chest, waist and hips measurements, it is also about a measurement called the ‘body loop’. This is taken using a tape measure starting from front shoulder point, in between the legs to the back and joining at shoulder point. If you have a long body, consider sizing up from your normal