A KIDDERMINSTER school is delighted to become one of only a handful in the UK to be granted ‘Swim England Swim School’ status.

From January, Holy Trinity School now offers fully accredited Learn to Swim and Aquatic Skills Framework Awards through its national curriculum lessons and extra-curricular school clubs for pupils from Reception to Year 7.

Able to teach children from three-years upwards, the learn to swim framework is aimed at children from five-years onwards, with the school offering additional learn to swim classes open to non-Holy Trinity pupils now available on Saturday afternoons for Stages 1 – 10.

A Swim England tutor and Head of Swimming at Holy Trinity, Nicola Bainbridge works domestically and internationally to develop swimming teachers and coaches and is a consultant to organisations setting up new Learn to Swim programmes.

Holy Trinity Headteacher Mrs Pamela Leek-Wright commented: “Holy Trinity is delighted to be recognised as a Swim England Swim School and benefits greatly from Nicola’s expertise.

"The introduction of the Learn to Swim scheme enhances our swimming provision and widens our community outreach.”

Swim tutor Nicola said: “Over the past two years, all school swimming teachers have gained at least one level 2 swimming qualification, with some also specialising in pre-school ages and coaching.

“Holy Trinity recognises swimming as a vital life skill and is passionate about ensuring all pupils exceed the minimum national curriculum requirements by the end of year 6, gaining a range of water skills in a fun and exciting manner.”

Stage 1-10 lessons are available to non-Holy Trinity pupils on Saturdays during term time, between 2.15pm and 6.15pm.

Further details are available by contacting nicola.bainbridge@holytrinity.co.uk.