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Teachers Launch Charity to Boost Kids' Swimming Skills
11 Aug
Summary
- Six teachers formed a charity to address a crisis in children's swimming.
- The CIC offers discounted and free swimming lessons to bridge the gap.
- A private school provides its pool and transport free of charge.
A group of dedicated teachers has launched a charitable initiative to combat a perceived "crisis" in children's swimming proficiency. Six instructors in Worthing established the community interest company, Aquatic 2012, with the core mission of improving young people's water safety skills.
The CIC is focused on making swimming accessible to all, offering discounted lessons to the wider community. Crucially, it provides free instruction for children who lack adequate swimming ability, aiming to ensure no child misses out on vital life skills. This effort supplements existing school-based swimming education.
Support for the charity is growing, with local businesses acting as sponsors. Windlesham House School, a private institution, has generously provided its swimming pool and minibuses at no cost to the CIC, demonstrating a strong community commitment to enhancing children's swimming capabilities.
