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!
All SwimPix products were developed in association with Swim England and follow their programmes and awards faithfully.
SwimPix full packs
Ideal for
- Leisure Centres
- Swim Schools
- Primary Schools
- SEND schools
- Swim England Learn to Swim Programme providers
- Local authorities
- Tutors for Swim England Level 1 and 2 teaching swimming courses
- Special educational needs teachers
SwimPix Minis
Our SwimPix minis are ideal for teachers, they are waterproof and a great way for parents and carers to bridge the gap between home or school and the pool, using them in all environments to familiarise their children with pool activities
SwimPix minis can be detached from the lanyard and ring and can be used individually
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Swim England Programme Learn to Swim SwimPix Products
SwimPix Packs for...
- Learn to Swim stages 1 - 7 including water safety and communication sets (Full pack)
- Learn to Swim stages 1 - 4 including communication set (part 1)
- Learn to Swim stages 5 - 7 including, water safety set (part 2)
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Additional resources for the LTSP
- Minis - Learn to Swim stages 1 - 4 including communication set
- Story Board 2 cards and 3 card
- 'Break it Down' Book (BLUE)
- Demonstration doll
- Extra communication set
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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
- Minis - Foundation (SEND) School Swimming and Water Safety Charter Awards 1 - 5 including water safety awareness and communication set
- Story Board 2 cards and 3 card
- 'Break it Down' Book (RED)
- Demonstration doll
- Extra communication set
Click here to visit the SwimPix Shop
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