Inclusive swimming lessons - Horsham District Council partnership

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This is an independent service, which is not run by the NHS or WSCC.

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The Disability Swimming Programme is a partnership between Horsham District Council, Places for People and Christ’s Hospital Enterprises. The programme provides a range of disability swimming sessions across Horsham District to enable those wishing to experience the benefits of water who may have found it difficult in the past to do so.

There are two different elements to the scheme: FUNdamentals Alpha lessons and ASA Stages 1 - 4

Whilst it's understood that one scheme will not fit all, efforts have been made to ensure disabled swimmers have the opportunity to either taste the competitive environment or be more involved in the social aspects of swimming.

What we do

• FUNdamentals Alpha lessons are instructor-led lessons delivered in a group format. Lessons are 25 minutes and a parent/carer/guardian to accompany the children in the water. Instructors will be offering support and guidance where necessary.
• At the Alpha lessons, children can enjoy the benefits of water through play, and learn how to be safe in the water. The lessons aim to enable the students to become independent and safe on their own in the water
• ASA Stages 1-4 lessons are small groups or one-to-one sessions, depending on the needs of the individual. These will follow the same scheme as the mainstream swimming lessons, working through the different stages covering all aspects of the learning outcomes.
• To enable us to ensure your child is matched to the most appropriate swimming lesson, please register with us using the registration form on the website link above.
• Please call or email if you have any questions.

Requires application

Yes