Are children's swimming lessons safe during the COVID-19 pandemic? A top swimming teacher shares her tips for keeping children safe in the pool
October 07, 2020 - 13:16 BST Sophie Hamilton Should we be sending our children to swimming lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic?
'Instructors should not be handling the children' Ali says:"Swimming lessons across the country will see some changes put in place to ensure the safety of the children, their families and the instructors. Some larger lessons may be reduced in size to allow for social distancing in the pool, but many will continue to run with the same numbers as long as the swim school adheres to the guidance from their governing body.
"Whilst teachers at Puddle Ducks lessons will continue to sing, parents and children should not. Music and rhythm are integral to our lessons; however, we have to ensure that the classes are safe and reducing the amount of people singing in the class will certainly help. "This may differ from pool to pool, however, and you should contact your local pool directly to find out more about this. Children who require assistance due to a disability will still be able to have a spectator to help, as necessary."'Equipment should be cleaned, sanitised and disinfected' Ali comments:"The STA advises that equipment use should be reduced, with customers allowed to bring their own equipment if they wish to.
"Parents may be allowed into the pool with younger, less able swimmers, which will help with confidence levels. Remain positive around your child and they will feel encouraged that there is nothing to worry about: they won’t be the only ones feeling nervous!"
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