Health and Safety Compliance for Businesses

Our training is tailored for employees who may not be directly involved in water-related tasks but still face a higher risk due to their work environments.

No one ever intends to fall in, however are your staff trained in what to do if the worst were to happen?

Water Safety Matters provide customised training solutions for companies looking to ensure their staff are knowledgeable and compliant with Health and Safety regulations related to water activities.

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Perform safe self-rescue in different water based situations

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Swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres

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Use a range of strokes effectively, front crawl, breaststroke, backstroke etc

The challenge for you…

Currently in the UK, the attainment rate for swimming and water safety provision is 72%, with a target of 86% by 2033. Water Safety Matters will work with you to achieve the best results for your school.

Why Water Safety Matters?

Water Safety Matters is a highly experienced, Swim England approved, training company whose aim is to really make a difference by supporting schools, staff and children to not only achieve the National Curriculum Outcomes, but to smash them.

Our Values.

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Integrity in every drop.

Honesty and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to build trust with our clients, partners and team members.

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Ripple effect of success.

We believe that everyone has the potential to excel. We inspire and empower everyone to share their knowledge, skills and passion for water-related education.

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Inspiring Excellence.

We cultivate a culture of collaboration, prioritising relevance and impact to set the benchmark for exceptional industry standards.

Hi, I’m Louise. Water is my happy place, my mission is to make it yours too!

Did you know?

Did you know - swim teacher

You don't have to be a great swimmer to be able to teach. As long as you are competent in the water, there is no swimming assessment on your own technique.

Did you know - age 5

If a swimmer starts to learn at the age of 5, it will take them approximately 3-4 years to complete the learn to swim journey to stage 7.

Did you know - stage 7

A swimmer who reaches the end of stage 7 is classed as competent.

Did you know - range of skills

We teach swimmers all 4 strokes and a range of skills such as treading water, sculling and water safety including how to float.

Did you know - link to other sports

Swimming is not just about going up and down a pool, but we link to other sports such as diving, water polo, artistic swimming, scuba diving, kayaking, paddleboarding and open water swimming.

Did you know - oldest sport

Swimming is the oldest known sport: The oldest known swimming records date back to ancient civilisations, with evidence of swimming in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.

Did you know - buoyant

The human body is most buoyant in saltwater: Because saltwater is denser than freshwater, it provides more buoyancy, making it easier for humans to float.

Did you know - longest swim

The longest recorded swim was over 350 kilometers: Ben Lecomte completed a solo swim across the Atlantic Ocean in 1998, covering a distance of 353 kilometers (220 miles) in 73 days.

Did you know - reduce depression

Swimming can help reduce symptoms of depression: Studies have shown that regular swimming can help reduce symptoms of depression by releasing endorphins, also know as 'happy hormones'.

Did you know - Sailfish

The fastest swimmer in the world is a fish: The sailfish can swim up to 110 kilometers per hour (68 miles per hour)

Did you know - Longest breath-hold

The longest recorded breath-hold was over 24 minutes: Ahmed Gabr set the record for the longest breath-hold in 2014.

Did you know - Improve brain function

Swimming can help improve your brain function: Swimming has been shown to increase blood flow to the brain, which can improve cognitive function, memory and concentration.

Did you know - First swimming pool

The first swimming pool was built in ancient Greece: The Stadio de Flavius, built in 25 AD, was a large swimming pool used for training and recreation.

Did you know - largest swimming pool

The world's largest swimming pool is over 1 kilometer long: The San Alfonso del Mar pool in Chile covers an area of 8 hectares (20 acres) and holds over 250 million litres of water.