About Blue Water Swimming

Blue Water is run by me, Alison Betts.

I am a fully qualified swimming teacher, with qualifications including Baby and pre-school swimming, and I am a member of the Swimming Teachers Association.

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I am a qualified lifesaver, having completed the Royal Life Saving Society's National Rescue Award for swimming teachers and coaches, including basic infant life support.

A full list of my qualifications is below, which I have obtained through the Swimming Teachers Association (STA), the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) and the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS).

  • STA Level 2 Full Certificate in Teaching Swimming
  • STA Level 2 in Baby & Pre-School Aquatic Teaching
  • ASA Level 1 for Teaching Swimming
  • RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches including Infant Life Support
  • Clear Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check in respect of teaching and working with children