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New Report Calls for Action to Improve Inclusive Swimming Opportunities for Children and Young People with SEND

Posted on 13th August 2026

STA and Good Boost Expand Partnership With New CPD to Support Swimming for Health and Wellbeing

Posted on 12th August 2026

Inverclyde Leisure Renews Partnership with STA Following Expansion of Inclusive Swimming Programme

Posted on 11th August 2026

BBC Findings Put School Swimming Back In The Spotlight

Posted on 11th August 2026

STA Launches Multilingual Water Safety Code and Float To Live Resources

Posted on 6th August 2026

Listening, Learning and Building Momentum

Posted on 30th July 2026

Calderdale Council Strengthens Its Commitment to Aquatic Workforce Development with STA

Posted on 28th July 2026

STA Launches Two New Practical Open Water Training Programmes in Support of World Drowning…

Posted on 25th July 2026

STA Welcomes New UK Drowning Prevention Strategy

Posted on 24th July 2026

STA Named Finalists in Trio of Fab Awards Categories

Posted on 10th July 2026

Events

Here's some of the exciting events we have coming up…

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Virtual Roadshow (September)

Online (Zoom)

For 2026, our team will host a series of virtual meetings, giving you the opportunity to connect, ask questions, and stay aligned with the latest developments.

STA Conference 2026 Returns – Tickets Now On Sale

Cheltenham Chase Hotel, Gloucester, GL3 4PB

Join us for our exciting two-day annual conference, packed with expert-led sessions, networking opportunities, and practical workshops to boost your knowledge and skills.

Virtual Roadshow (December)

Online (Zoom)

For 2026, our team will host a series of virtual meetings, giving you the opportunity to connect, ask questions, and stay aligned with the latest developments.

SPATEX 2027

Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, CV6 6GE

Entry is FREE, giving you the opportunity to explore the latest products, innovations and industry developments, while connecting with professionals from across the water leisure sector. This year also features the return of the dedicated Pool Plant Theatre, alongside a packed programme of seminars and workshops. Stay tuned – we’ll be announcing our speaker sessions…

SAVE THE DATE: International Learn to Swim Week 2027

Global

Be part of a global campaign inspiring people of all ages and abilities to #LoveWaterSafely ahead of the busy summer season. In 2026, the campaign positively impacted 531,926 children, with 2,869 centres and venues taking part. For more than a decade, International Learn to Swim Week has championed the importance of making swimming and water…