Introducing SwimPix
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SwimPix are Suitable for all learners find out why - click on the blue bars to find out more about SwimPix
A perfect tool for any swimming lesson, SwimPix were developed with additional needs in mind.
SwimPix are designed to give a clear picture of a swimming skill or stroke being demonstrated by the teacher. SwimPix are suitable for all learners, but especially helpful for those with learning difficulties, anxiety, hearing impairment or where English is not their first language. SwimPix provides an inclusive lesson and the teaching process simple and fun.
Our storyboards will enhance your lessons and can REDUCE ANXIETY.
These are especially useful for pupils on the autistic spectrum and create communication with meaning
SwimPix are waterproof and can be used in the classroom as well as in the pool to enhance school swimming and to demonstrate those tricky skills!
SwimPix full packs
Ideal for
- Leisure Centres
- Swim Schools
- Primary Schools
- SEND schools
- Local authorities
- Special educational needs teachers
Communication Minis
Launched in March 2024, they feature the same familiar and user friendly SwimPix images covering Communication Skills. Communication minis are ideal for all sports and learners including swimming. They are especially helpful with those with learning difficulties, hearing impairments, non verbal or where English is not their first language. SwimPix minis are ideal when discreet communication is needed. The new LWS Minis are economical and compact, with SwimPix images on both sides of each card. Packs are supplied in a lightweight mesh bag.
SwimPix minis are printed on new waterproof and tearproof card and now include a double sided index card for quick reference. Each set has a lanyard with a safety break and opening clip for easy card choice. Ideal for teachers who are teaching one-to-one lessons and for parents to use when they go swimming or to prepare their child for swimming lessons, helping bridge the gap between home and the pool.
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Swim England School Swimming and Water Safety Charter SwimPix Products
SwimPix Packs for...
- School Swimming and Water Safety Charter Awards 1 - 6 including self -rescue and Aquatic skills
Additional resources for the School Swimming and Water Safety Charter
- Story Board 2 cards and 3 card
- 'Break it Down' Book (RED)
- Demonstration doll
- Extra communication set
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Swim England FOUNDATION (SEND) Swim England School Swimming and Water Safety Charter SwimPix Products
SwimPix Packs for...
- Foundation (SEND) School Swimming and Water Safety Charter Awards 1 - 5 including water safety awareness and communication set
Additional resources for the School Swimming and Water Safety Charter
- Story Board 2 cards and 3 card
- 'Break it Down' Book (RED)
- Demonstration doll
- Extra communication set
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Ideas on how to use SwimPix . . .
… in sequences to storyboard a lesson to reduce anxiety amongst nervous swimmers.
… individually to explain a skill or stroke.
… in the water to demonstrate.
… out of the water, especially useful for hard to demonstrate skills.
… to enhance communication.
… as a reward, a swimmer picks a skill card to try - giving ownership to your swimmers.
… on top of floats to help engage learners during an activity or as a game to find
different SwimPix then copy the actions
… for behaviour management, especially “hold the side and stay up to listen”
… alongside the cards, use short verbal instructions.
… for non-English speaking learners as a visual aid.
… for swimmers who have hearing difficulties to communicate with meaning