The new Victorian Child Safe Standards commenced on 1 July 2022 and are regulated by the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 (Vic). The new Standards replaced Victoria’s 7 Child Safe Standards and Principles. Let’s us take a look at the Regulation of the Child Safe Standards in Victoria.Regulator – Commission for Children and […]
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The Importance of Parental Involvement in Swimming
Swimming is a sport that requires physical as well as mental strength. As a parent, we know time with our children is invaluable. As such, parents should be actively involved in their child’s swim lessons. This article will discuss the benefits of parental involvement in swimming.Be the Child’s Second Eyes […]
Teaching Backstroke To 4-Year-Olds – USSA
Teaching Backstroke To 4-Year-Olds Teaching swimming to young kids needs to incorporate progressive lessons. Excellent teaching skills are vital, from getting used to the water, controlling their breath, and moving in the water to safety skills. Once they are used to being in the water, the backstroke technique is the easiest […]
Teaching Backstroke To 4-Year-Olds
Teaching Backstroke To 4-Year-Olds. Teaching swimming to young kids needs to incorporate progressive lessons. Excellent teaching skills are vital, from getting used to the water, controlling their breath, and moving in the water to safety skills. Once they are used to being in the water, the backstroke technique is the easiest to learn […]
Teaching Beginner Swimmers – Part 2
These simple floating skills, established early, will form the child’s base for learning to swim and stroke development. They must master it before trying more complex swimming skills. Therefore, children should learn to relax and float independently on their front and back for up to ten seconds. Once you introduce […]