Development Plan 2015 – 2021 2 and consideredthis how impact may on the development ourof sport. are mindful We the of financial pressures partners,facing key the Scottish demographics an of and behaviour consumer in changes population, aging the competition from other sports and activities as they analysed have our We membership develop and grow. profile, timeto taken better understand what our members as want, well as look can we how at best address challenges the key facing our clubs. In developing this considered plan have we all the of above and identified a numberfocusof areas and several actions whichkey must be achieved if swimming in Scotland continue is to and grow to flourishat all levels. Sharon MacDonald Director of Development Swimming in Scotland has had never higher a profile. Games Commonwealth outstanding an from on Following which at ourin Scottish Glasgow in2014 swimmers excelled, there has been never a better platform on which developto swimming and other aquatic sports. Swimming as a sport and physical activity provides significant social, physical and mental benefits wellas as fun,lotsof adults. and children both for achievement and enjoyment I believe it truly is the sport life. for I am passionate about ensuring every child in Scotland has this wonderful skill and has the opportunity continue to developto their swimming skills their to chosen or level use swimming learn to and develop skills in other aquatic a partnerships, strong Having sports activities. and network community of clubs and a quality workforce to teach, coach and nurture our young people are central to this. achieving As look account into taken we the have future, to we the external and internal environments in which are working we Foreword Development Plan 2015 – 2021 3 Increase swimming membership to 19,000 Increase non-swimming membership to 7,000 including teachers,coaches, technical officials volunteers and strong, 120 Have sustainable clubs with swiMark Plus 32Have Local authorities (LAs)/Trusts delivering a National underpinned Swimming Framework by an aquatics plan Increase the number of children to learning swim Establish adult an recreational membership with over 1,000 members. Our key performanceOur key indicators for Development are; By 2021 Scottish Swimming will: • • • • • • This plan provides the detail will on we how achieve this. This plan is underpinned individual by development plans each for aquatic Open and Diving, Swimming, Synchronized Polo, (Water discipline Swimming).Water Increase the number of people ages of all and abilities participating swimming in for health, fitnessandfun. Support anddevelop stronger, moresustainable clubs that will provide increased and quality opportunities for people to participate levels. all at Enhance the high ensuring aquatic pathway, performance results through effective athlete development and quality coaching. (Please see separate performance plan). Introduction Scottish corporate Swimming’s plan outlines our vision, mission and strategic objectives the for next 6 years. Our vision is Everyone Can Swim, our mission inspire is to our aquatics, of development the partners in and members more in expert support, and resulting leadership providing people taking part and reaching their full potential and our strategic objectives are to: • • • Each these of areas are underpinned quality by teacher training. and education coach and

Development Plan 2015 – 2021 5 Ensuring Every Can Child Swim Swimming is a life skill not only fun and that’s good for health;a child’s it can also increase their safety water knowledge with children provides Swimming awareness. which attributes and capabilities skills, understanding, and needthey mental, for social and physical wellbeing now and in the future. With 40% children of leaving primary school unable swim,ensuring to every child is given the opportunity learn to swim remains to a high priority for Scottish Swimming. This can be achieved in several ways: Swimming Programmes Early Years The earlier a child gains confidence water and basic swimming skills Research the better. suggests that babies and pre-school children who learn swim in to their pre- school better years have social, physical and motor skills. Start Swim, to Scottish Swimming Early Swimming’s Years Programme provides training and resources support to learn swim providers to deliver to quality adult and child and pre-school swimming classes. The programme also seeks increase to physical activity levels and address health inequalities in disadvantaged areas Scotland of lessons. structured and education parent providing by and agencies of number a with partnership in Working partnerskey provided have we opportunities over for 3000 young children learn to swim. Our to with work the Lothian Nurse Family Partnership, Dundee Splash Family programme and our pre-school nursery programme in Glasgow and Falkirk are all excellent examples. Ensuring Every Can Child Swim Getting more adults physically active Quality swimming teaching environments Effective programming water Participation for Health, Fitness and Fun Scottish Swimming engage wants to with and support aquatic providers develop to their aquatic programmes to ensure that there are opportunities all for ages and abilities learn,to compete, gain fitness andswim recreationally. In addition, support to want we aquatic providerscreate to an environment that demonstrates best practice and provides a quality environment aid to the progress participants of experience. aquatic excellent an give and Objective: Strategic increase the number of peopleTo ages of all and abilities participating swimming in for health, fitnessand fun with a focus on • • • • Development Plan 2015 – 2021 6 Community to Learn Swim Programmes The majority children of learn swim in to a community programme delivered a local by authority/leisure trust Currentlyor private swimming there provider. areover 100,000 children learning swim in to programmes across Scotland. need raise We to awareness the of importance a childof learning swim and to highlight the benefits many being able swim can to bring. Disability Swimming Programmes Swimming is used as a therapy children for all of ages and with children for beneficial particularly is It abilities. a disability. The weight bearing properties can water of aid of sense a and relaxation co-ordination, improved better communication, improve also can Swimming freedom. equality. of feeling a enable and self-control greater enable Scottish Swimming in partnership works with Scottish Disability local Sport authorities/ support encourage and to trusts inclusively work to with swimmers with a disability through appropriate education, development and local disability sport structures. The main focus ensure is to programmes enableLTS swimmers with a disability be to integrated the into mainstream programme, acknowledging additionalany support needs and the need have to trained. and qualified appropriately teachers SchoolSwimming someFor children, school swimming will be their only opportunity S (Scotland learn to swim. Triple to Safe swimming school Scottish Swimming’s Swimmer) programme components has two S key – the Triple National School Swimming standard and a training and resource programme support to local authorities and leisure trusts increase to opportunities and further enhance the quality school of swimming programmes. Scottish Swimming had been successful in gaining political support schoolfor swimming which million resulted being in £1.8 Up swimming programmeinvested in the Top – (2010 enhance to local enabled authorities funding This 2015). their current school swimming programmes and resulted funding a Following school. to learning children more in withinreview the Scottish Government the top up funding was not continued. Despite this school swimming will continue be to a priority Scottish for Swimming and ambition. key a is entitlement swimming a securing Development Plan 2015 – 2021 7 Open Swimming Water Open swimmingWater is growing in popularity in Scotland. The Great Scottish Swim has 2000 over adults taking part,with this number Ingrowing partnership annually. Scotland, with Triathlon Falkirk Community and International, Nova Trust Scottish Swimming whichwasheld a our firstTry event in Water 2014 OpenCome and great success. Feedback from participants was wanted they more coach led open swimming water opportunities further we and in 2015 developed our open come water and try events. MastersSwimming allows that pathway swimming adult the completes swimming Masters competition. and friendship fitness, fun, for club a join to swimmers Scottish aim support is to Swimming’s these clubs and ensure to there are local clubs available all for those wishing attend. to Adult Recreational Subscription Scottish Swimming better wants to engage and support the thousands recreational of adult swimmers. Our recent with work adult, coach led pool based sessions and the Open Come and Try has event enabledWater understand us to better what adults want. developed have We recreational a new subscription ages for 18+, aiming retain to swimmers exiting club who level wish continue to recreational new attracting also while swimming, in participating become members. to swimmers Aquatic Fitness Aquatic fitness classes a play significant role in helpingkeep to adults all of ages physically active. Scottish Swimming has developed training in a variety aquatic of fitness programmesto support pool providers provide to aquatic fitness classesfor all ages and abilities. Swim Social: More Adults Physically Active Swimming is a fantastic exercise physicalan for adult’s and mental well-being. Our recent in work this area has shown that there areopportunities growth for and development in the adult swimming There market. is growing interest in pool structured swimming, ‘challenge’ and water open swimming programmes all for levels adult of swimmer and different for look adults more As clubs. swimming masters’ maintainto ways and improve their health and fitness and being increasingly is swimming themselves, challenge chosen do to this. asa way Swim Social our adult new swimming and aquatic fitness programme priority is a key us for and includes: Adult Swimming/Aquatic Programmes Swimming is the second most popular leisure activity after walking adults for in Scotland feedback , however from our adult survey identified that there are a lackof opportunities adultsfor develop to their swimming ability and fitness out with a club environment. Scottish adult Swimming’s providesswimming pathway guidance and support as well as training and resources support to learn swim to and lessons swimming quality adult deliver to providers coached swimming classes. developed have We a regional swim series provide to adults a taste coached of classes. swimming

Development Plan 2015 – 2021 9 Supporting the Implementation of a National Swimming Framework Scottish Swimming has developed a National Swimming This frameworkFramework. provides an all-inclusive pathway aquatic any in participate to everyone opportunities for providing discipline choose they aspire they level whatever at It is to. supported a quality by education programme (UKCC swimming teaching qualifications and CPD programme) and provides support maximise to pool space ensuring an aquatic programme allfor ages and abilities. Our ambition all 32 have local is to authorities/trusts and Scottish any Swimming affiliatedswim framework. National the delivering school swiMark for Swim Schools swiMark is Scottish accreditation Swimming’s programme for swim schools. The aim swiMark of provide is to a nationally recognised standard that will enable swim schools develop to good on based environments, friendly child and effective safe, practice; Improve swimmers experience through well trained participation lifelong encourage and volunteers and teachers through effective links with aquatic clubs. Education Swimming Teacher componentA key delivering of programme a quality is LTS having a quality workforce. A quality workforce is one which has appropriately qualified andexperienced teachers who receive ongoing support and training deliver to the highest quality lessons. A consistent workforce is also essential. Scottish swimming provides education and training support LTS to providers through and a UKCC CPD programme. A progressive pathway providing opportunities providing pathway progressive A for development skill by qualifiedexperienced/and Taught teachers licenced Delivered a safe, manner in and enjoyable fun progression monitors and feedback Regular Excellent customer care, enabling easy booking and payment solutions. Links to aquatic clubs and/or other activitiesaquatic Quality Swimming Teaching EnvironmentsQuality Swimming Teaching Learning swim is to the first stepof theswimmer pathway are children importantthat vitally is it consequently and taught swim in to quality environments. A quality learn to swim programme (LTS) is one which provides: 1 2 3 4 5 6 The majority children of and adults learn swim in to a community learn swim programme. to These programmes are delivered several by different aquatic providers across Scotland. As a result there is a variation in the quality, content and approach in delivery. Scottish Swimming will support aquatic providers deliver to quality teaching by: environments Development Plan 2015 – 2021 10 NationalStandards for Swimming The different many aquaticproviders learn of swim to parents/carers difficultfor is it that means programmes their standard what understand and know to children of child address should this be Scottish aiming To achieve. to Swimming has developed a set National of standards for Swimming in Scotland which provide guidance on the skills and standard a participant can expect achieve to regardless the of programme and provider. Sharing Best Practice agencies partners and key with partnership in work we As both in Scotland and are beyond well we placed share to best practice, facilitate networking and bring the most up to partners. of attention the to information and research date Our annual conference and networking been have days regard. this in successful

Development Plan 2015 – 2021 12 Quality coaching environments Membership recruitment and retention supportVolunteer and development Safe, and challenging enjoyable experiences ofA clear pathway opportunities for swimmer development Effective coaching practice delivered with a swimmer centred approach Improved and effective support systems, training and development for coaches, volunteers, athletes, administrators and officials Stronger and sustainable structures club Sharing of best practice and improved communication between partners all Strategic Objective:Strategic support and develop strongerTo sustainable clubs that will provide increased, quality opportunities for people to participate with levels all at a focus on • • • Quality Coaching Environments and understand support to will clubs Scottish Swimming meet the needs their of members. will support We clubs across all aquatic disciplines deliver to quality coaching provide: which environments • • • • • •

The majority between of our clubs have to 200100 members. 15,362 have We swimming members and 5,688 volunteers, technical officials, coaches and teachers. There young are people many many involved, more than boys. girls age ofThe a swimming average member is 12 years. Membership retention is a challenge, Scottish Swimming very has swimmers few aged 13+ years, (only 30% of members years). are aged 13–18 a committed have We and dedicated volunteer and coach workforce. Stronger, SustainableStronger, Clubs Aquatic clubs provide fun, safe environments children for and remain members their and Clubs compete. and train to adults Scottish core membership Swimming’s currently group. We affiliated 167 have aquatic 21,050 membersclubs and of Scottish Swimming. A membership analysis carried out in highlighted that: 2014 • • • • • • Scottish membership Swimming’s has grown steadily over continue to the want years. last support We to 10 clubs sustainablyto their grow membership increasing by the opportunities offer they both to recruit and new retain existing aquatic other or swimming part club taking in members disciplines. In addition, support to want we clubs create to an environment where the required coaching, practice time and attitudes are fostered and displayed support to the class performance. world to aspiring athletes of progression Development Plan 2015 – 2021 13 Child Protection Ensuring our young people are participating in safe environments priority iskey a Scottish for Swimming. We are committed providing to continuous support, training and guidance our to volunteers and staff within this area. Having a trained child protection officer fundamentalis a clubs. our all for requirement Coach Development Quality coaching all at levelswithin clubs is imperative to keeping youngpeople engaged in our sport. Ensuring our coaches access have quality to education and training is success at for fundamental is excellence Technical critical. levels. performance Local Aquatic Forums and Partnerships Clubs will be supported partnerships form to with other agencies, other and local authorities local clubs, through a network, consider to pool access and effective programming ensure to a pool programme which benefits everyone in the community. The aim the of forums is to share and adapt good practice; enable a smooth transition from school and learn the swim, club to to environment and pathway. chosen their along journey members’ their enable To achieve these outcomes, clubsTo a clear must have vision which is underpinned an effective by development plan. These plans must club a show how will become and continue be to both outstandingin its operations (to management) its in and community its within members, and sustainable. The will Regional provide support Team through delivering the following: Workshops Club support clubsTo operate to effectively and develop their Planning and Governance members, and programmes workshops will be delivered across clubs. The Governance workshop outlines ideas improving for club governance and provides templates and examples best of practice. The Planning workshop supports clubs set to goals and plan for strengths, understand better sustainability and long-term also It threats. opportunities and external weaknesses, membership understand and benchmark to clubs assists opportunities for explore and provision in gaps trends, development. National Accreditation Club Programme Scottish Swimming has revised, re-developed and strengthened swiMark as a development tool all for aquatic supportclubs. the To revised programme, online resources will be available clubs, for in addition the practical to support provided through the RSDM network. Development Plan 2015 – 2021 14 Managed 2-Club Learn Links (All Disciplines) Our aim establish is to and strengthen the formal links between learn swim providers to and local clubs. We support to want learn swim providers to put to in place a managed, progressive development clubs into pathway where parents are fully informed and clubs are working in coordinators. and teachers with partnership Disability Scottish Swimming continues in work partnership to with Scottish Disability Sportsupport to and encourage with swimmers with inclusively work to clubs mainstream a disability through appropriate education, development and local disability sport structures. are committed We quality opportunities for maintaining and developing to disability. a with swimmers National School-Club programme Link Historically school-club been links have weak with some pockets strengthen good of practice. will links, we To develop a National School-Club Link Programme which will support our clubs establish to and develop strong and formal local links to schools. In addition, will we support School-Club national the developing sportscotland in Link Database. This tool will support the regional team to clubs. and schools within activity current match identify and Membership Recruitment and Retention The annual club survey highlighted that our of many clubs the capacityhave and grow to welcome members.new the of children ready a learn leave to swim to However, programme approximately only transition 5% an into aquatic club (approximately 5,000). Many children and their parents the of are opportunity not aware join to a local club or the benefits being a memberof a club can bring. need improve links betweenWe to learn swim providers to and clubs, raise awareness our of club network and highlight the benefitsof club membership, resulting in more children taking part in our fantastic sport. Whilst gain we approximately 5000 members new each the at same time lose we approximatelyyear, 4000 11 aged are members these of majority The members. years. A recent 12 surveyto our of lapsed swimming leaving for reasons main the that highlighted members are the multiple training sessions being too much a of commitment, little progress being made and it was no longer influences fun. The key to remain swimming in are clubs having a better social atmosphere, less pressure to succeed, a better standard coaching, of less training and swimmers those For compete. opportunities to increased remainedwho have in the sport longer for the main reasons continued have they is because enjoy they it, it keeps them fit and healthy the andsocial they like aspect and friendship. are continueIf to we our grow membership to need we of ways identify different to clubs our with work to supporting as our well as members new encouraging clubs deliver to programmes which meet the needs their of longer. sport the for in them retain to members existing

Development Plan 2015 – 2021 16 Educate Swimmers, Parents and Coaches to Understand Swimmer Development Our research suggests that some our of youngsters may remainedhave in the sport longer for if there had been less pressure succeed. to This pressure came from their important that is It themselves. and coaches parents, understands development swimmers a in involved everyone about swimmer development and having how a growth mindset determinant is a key possible for future success. Understanding on workshop new a deliver will We clubs. our to Development Swimmer Partnership with Scottish Student Sport (SSS) Scottish Swimming has very swimming few members aged 25 to years. As part16 our of strategy and grow to retain SSS help with partnership could in working members our achieve thisto through; actively encouraging and targeting Scottish of become members to swimmers student Swimming promoting by our National and Masters events; having a more professional student swimming programme across Scotland; having more effective club university to students. graduating for pathways developing and links Membership Communication improve the interface betweenTo Scottish Swimming and technical and athletes volunteers, clubs, member our officialswe will build on current methodsof communication members. and clubs new for pack welcome a develop and Club Campaign Scottish Swimming will continue nationally to promote the benefitsof club sportvarious includingin ways further development the of website, social media through our #getinvolved campaign. Development of Recreational Swimming Opportunities within Clubs and/or LAs and Trusts and Appropriate Competition Programme Many lapsed members continue to liked would have in the sport fun for and fitness werebut less interested in the this recognised have clubs Many environment. competitive and introduced or ‘fitness’ squads ‘club’ to ensure athletes the without but can participating remain to want who competing. of pressure Discipline Sub Sections Many clubs developed have sub sections the last over few years as a means retaining of members or creatinga developmentother into aquatic pathway avenues.Discipline environment exciting and new a create can sections sub athletesfor and coaches develop to their skills and keep interested in the sport. Performance Development Pathways development performance have important we is It enable to clubs our within environments and structures swimmers progress to and perform the at highest level. Scottish Swimming will continue support to the delivery of pathways development performance positive and effective structures. club composite and clubs our in Development Plan 2015 – 2021 17 Recognising and Good Rewarding Practice awarded an accredited to Award, The Club the of Year club who has demonstrated good practice and an the through community their to contribution outstanding following areas; Organised, Well Better Connected; Well Promoted & Sustainable; A Club that Develops People. Annual RetentionAnnual Survey and Analysis Scottish Swimming gain to would a better like sport. Working the leave members why of understanding with our services will team, we send out a survey all to information some for asking April every members lapsed left they on why the sport. In addition, will we send an aquatic other on members lapsed to pack information and volunteering coaching, disciplines, including offerings officiating. Direct Investment Clubs in development performance the success of the Following invested directly we clubs into model, who have in 2014 and/ recruiting by membership their grow to ambition the or retaining members. supported We clubs via 15 6 Club Development Coordinator (CDC) posts deliver to against holistic sustainability; principles: impact; following the approach; high standards and added value. In addition the CDC to programme, supported we 9 clubs achieve Direct to Club Investment as part of sportscotland’s investment in over club date, sport. To £280,000 investment has been secured swimming for clubs and programmes across Scotland support to environments. swimmer improve and growth membership Development Plan 2015 – 2021 18 Young Aquatic Leaders Programme Young very young people have few We 25 to years aged 16 volunteering enable in our sport. young people To becometo in involved a voluntary capacity Scottish Swimming will develop a young aquatics leader’s programme. This programme will and provide a pathway people to young more encourage supportadditional to become in involved a voluntary capacity. OfficialTechnical DevelopmentPlan need supportWe to the National Official Technical a develop Committees to Discipline Committee and workforce plan enough ensure to have we officialsat all support levels to our competition structures from Performance. to Novice Development Toolkit Volunteer Scottish Swimming understands that the best clubs are the and plans clear leadership, strong with those supportcommitted of volunteers. need ensure We to that are leaders future supported and are leaders club existing identified.We will volunteerdevelop a toolkit to assist clubs recruit to and new retain existing volunteers. Supporting and Developing Our Volunteers Club swimming in Scotland could not operate without the thousands volunteers of who give up their time teach, to coach, officiate and administrate in our clubs. Not only do our volunteers operate within our clubs, on take many roles in our Districts and on National Committees. Our volunteers are critical the development to aquatics of in members; 5,808 volunteer have currently We Scotland. teacher/coaches, 871 club volunteers, 1,740 3,138 members. officialslife 59 and technical The majority our of volunteers are parents swimmers, of divers or polo players whoare aged between 40 to 50 years, with more females than males. Whilst some volunteers continue volunteer to in swimming long after their child has left the sport, a large percentage stop when their child stops. are If successful we in attracting more swimming members need we also to recruit and new retain existing volunteers. will do We this in the following ways: Strategy Volunteer need the review We volunteer to strategy and put in place a plan recruit, to retain, recognise and our reward volunteers.

Development Plan 2015 – 2021 20 Reviewing existing courses and resources and courses existing Reviewing Access quality to resources providing to tutors, is key teachers and coaches with the opportunity deliver to qualityprogrammes. will continually We and review add the resourcesto provide that we qualifications UKCC for and CPD workshops and in invest technology enhance to access upskilling opportunities. to resources and courses new Developing identified have We the needto develop a number of new courses and resources support to the delivery quality of swimming teaching including CPDs new and resources to support PE teachers deliveringswimming as part the of PE development and teaching, for diploma 2 level a curriculum, CPDsof support to the delivery the of National swimming framework. New programmes are also required support to our coaches including coach a new mentoring programme, providing support locally develop to coaches knowledge, skills technical and expertise. Sharing of Information help our teachers and coachesTo date up and keep to to abreast developments new of in swimming teaching and coaching need we share to information and develop a network teachers for and coaches engage to virtually. Quality Teacher and CoachQuality Development Teacher Quality swimming teaching and coaching are the at heart of our sustainable success. role Scottish for A key Swimming provide is to a quality education and training programme partners ourfor key and members an ensure to have we appropriately qualified, skilled and effectiveworkforce to both teach and coachswimming in Scotland. Objective: Strategic deliver a quality teacher and coach educationTo programme a workforce that have will we ensure that meets the needs of the sport. Ongoing teacher and coach support and development is paramount a workforce want if we that meets the needs are clubs local and authorities/trusts sport. Several our of facing workforce challenges. enough Many have don’t teachers and/or coaches the of appropriate standard to deliver their aquatic programmes. will support We local recruit quality, the improve to clubs and authorities/trusts andnew retain existing teachers and coaches by: Development Plan 2015 – 2021 21 Maintaining ADC status Scottish Swimming is an Approved Delivery Centre (ADC) bothfor Swimming11 qualifications UKCC partner and SQA to Quality adherence sports ensuring standards qualifications for on the SQAWe framework. will with work SQA ensure to are that date up we with to all requirements and that all partner sports their of are aware responsibilities. Scottish be will subject Swimming to Systems Audits and External Verification visitsfrom SQAto compliance. ensure Developing Licenced a Workforce It is important a consistent have that we standard of delivery teaching of and coaching across Scotland and the benefitof a licensing scheme is that it recognises both by undertaken opportunities upskilling and qualifications teachers and coaches, promotes high standards delivery of and provides a framework continuous for improvement. This schemewill support swiMark and the target each for club be to led a Licensed by 2 coach/teacher. Level Annual Education Calendar An annual education will be developed and implemented opportunities available are there that ensure to regionally teachersfor and coaches gain to qualifications UKCC and CPD ensure to the standard the of workforce across Scotland. Workforce Tutor Skilled A tutor dedicated and competent technically a need We workforce deliver to a quality learning programme and is Scottish Swimming learning. lifelong encourage licensed our to training ongoing providing committed to tutors ensure the to required have they skills and aptitude inspireto teachers and coaches in their learning. Sharing Best Practice agencies partners and key with partnership in work we As both in Scotland and are beyond best we placed share to best practice, facilitate networking and bring the most up to partners. of attention the to information and research date Our annual conference and networking been have days regard. this in successful Development Plan 2015 – 2021 22 Aquatic and Effective Plans ManagementWater Local authorities and trusts face the challenge ensuring of arethey providing balanced pool programmes which meet the needs all of aquatic users as well as optimizing the income which can be generated from of many programmes. the Having an aquatic strategy which outlines the vision, objectives and outcomes is central achieving to thisand participation, from pathway swimmer the that ensuring through club to development and performance swimming is achieved. Scottish Swimming will provide support to strategies develop them help to trusts and local authorities plans. management water and Undertaking a National Workforce Audit and Supporting LAs/Trustsand Clubs to develop and implement Workforce a Audit Plan The last Workforce Audit plan was commissioned in Kingdom United the of implementation 2006 the to prior Coaching Certificate qualifications. We needto re-assess the landscape the ensure right to have we workforce in place with the right skills service to the current and future also demands need We support to the of sector. LAs / trusts an clubs put to in place workforce development plans ensure the to appropriately have they qualified staff deliverto their programmes. and Coach Retention Teachers Every train year we thousands swimming of teachers and coaches but do them we of many not how are still actively teaching or coaching. Scottish Swimming needs developto track to a system and monitor a teacher or coaches’ progression and actively encourage them to continue develop to their skills, knowledge and expertise and retain them within the sport. Implement the sportscotland Bursary Scheme provides which bursary a scheme sportscotland operate financial supportfor individuals trainingto swimming be teachers and coaches. need continue We to promote to this programme affiliated to swim schools and clubsto increase the number teachers of and coaches. Actions, Timescales & Outcomes Development Plan 2015 – 2021 24

Table continues Ú over Table Chief Executive Officer Development of Director Performance of Director Manager Development Club Manager Communications and Marketing Coach National Manager(s) Development Swimming Regional OfficerParticipation Manager Development Force Work CommitteeSwimming

discuss swimming entitlement. swimming discuss Raised awareness of learn swim to opportunities. Make contact with SG Education Ministers to the Triple S standard.the Triple New resources created. 32 LAs received school swimming CPD No. of PE teachers received school swimming CPD. Investment in National Up swimming Top programme. Start Swim to Increase the number of babies and children in early years swimming programmes. 32 LAs delivering S (School Triple Swimming) achieving children of number the Increase Continued political Scottish supportContinued Government. from 30 Aquatic Providers delivering Output/Outcome 2021 by Lead Abbreviations: Lead CEO DOD DOP CDM MCM NC RSDM PO WDM SC

MCM/PO

WDM WDM DOD

PO PO

PO Lead

2015

2015 5 LAs p.a. 2015

Ongoing Ongoing

Ongoing Timescale

Work withWork the marketing team create to a strong new visual identity swimming support to the National offlineresources and on and framework. discussions on a swimming entitlement. To develop new resourcesTo support to teachers delivering school programmes swimming deliver a new trainingTo programme aimed at PE teachers delivering continue work to To with the Scottish Government secure to continued continue and programmes swimming school enhance to investment curricular swimming. To work with partnersTo share to best practice and where funding allows, continue work to To with local authorities and trusts implement to S. Triple resources learn to swim to providers continueto implement to early years outreach programmes To continue deliver to To early years training and Actions To increase the number of children who can swim.To support and enhance the School,To delivery of Early Years, Disability and Community to Learn Swim programmes. awareness raise of the importanceTo of children to learning swim. Actions, TimescalesActions, & Outcomes 7

4 5 6

2 3

1 Ensuring Every Child Can Swim OBJECTIVES: 1 2 3 Development Plan 2015 – 2021 25

Increase the number of children with a disability learning Educate children about the importance of water safety. swim programmes. swim Increase the number of children in community learn to and skills be to able teach to children Increase the number of swimming teachers with disability learn to swim. to Increase the number of opportunities for children with a to swim.to All LAs received opportunity disability of training with a disability. a with opportunities of swimming for a children with a disability. to raiseto awareness of the benefits and increase the IPC World Swimming championships in Glasgow 2015 2015 Glasgow in championships Swimming IPC World of swimming. To raise awarenessTo about the benefits and opportunities for teachers. for RSDMs PO

PO

WDM

WDM RSDMs/

Ongoing 2016

2016

5 courses p.a.

Mar 2015

to beto implemented in schools and community programmes LTS continue support to To LAs/Trusts ensure to there are opportunities for In partnership with RNLI/RLSS develop a water safety programme Develop a National Learn Swim to week or month. To provide disabilityTo training for swimming teachers children with a disability learn to swim to opportunities that swimming has offer. to To use InternationalTo events raise to the profile of the benefits and continued from previous page previous from Ú continued 10 9

8

11

12

Development Plan 2015 – 2021 27

Training offeredTraining as part of NationalEducation Calendar. 1400 new adult recreational swimming members. swimming recreational adult new 1400 Develop Masters 24 swimming communities. Increase masters members 5% p.a. by try events per annum 300 number of adults taking part in open water come and Open Come Water Event Series and Try established. 20 LAs/Trusts delivering adult coached swim sessions. LTS programmesLTS 32 LAs/Trusts delivering Scottish Swimming adult Output/Outcome By 2021

PO/WDM PO

PO

PO PO

PO Lead

Ongoing Pilot 2015 Pilot

4 p.a.

3 to 4 p.a.3 to 3 to 4 p.a.3 to Ongoing Timescale

To increase the number of adultsTo swimming for health, fitnessandfun. support and enhance theTo delivery of to adult learn swim programmes, coached swimming programmes and open come water and try events. increase the number of masters swimmingTo members by 5% per annum. Establish adult an recreational swimming membership with 1,000 over members. hydro spinning, aqua natal, aqua circuits, aqua jogging. Continue deliver to aquatic fitness trainingto pool providers including Develop and implement a new recreational swimming membership. swimming recreational new a implement and Develop swimming communities in each local authority area. Work inWork partnership with masters clubs and LAs/Trusts develop to masters Open Come Water coached and Try sessions for adults. of training and resources. inWork partnership with agencies key develop to a National Series of swimming classes – Skills and Drills and Powerswim through provision through Masters. to supportTo the delivery of adult learn swim to and new adult coached swimming in pathway place for recreational swimming from learn swim to To work in partnershipTo with LA/Trusts ensure to there is an adult Actions

More Adults Physically Active OBJECTIVES: 1 2 3 4

6 5

4

3

2

1 Development Plan 2015 – 2021 28

32 LAs/Trusts implementing the National Framework Framework National LAs/Trusts the 32 implementing for Swimming for 30 learn swim to programmes swiMark accredited 32 LAs/Trusts with a workforcedevelopment plan. Aquatic providers recognising Scottish Swimming Standards. National New Networking and information sharing between aquatic providers. aquatic Output/OutcomeBy 2021

PO PO/RSDM WDM PO WDM

Lead

5 p.a. 5 5 p.a. 5 p.a. Ongoing 2 p.a.

Timescale

To support LAs/Trusts to implement the National Swimming Framework Swimming National support the implement LAs/Trusts to To To supportTo affiliated swim schoolsto achieve swiMark. supportTo LAs/Trusts develop to and implement a workforce plan. development supportTo aquatic providers follow to the new National Standards Swimming. for organiseTo and host a series of networking days for aquatic providers. Actions To support LTS providers support to deliver quality LTS teachingTo environments.

1 Quality Swimming Environments Teaching OBJECTIVE: 1

2 3 4 5

Development Plan 2015 – 2021 29

All affiliated clubsto be ledby a minimum licensed level 120 swiMark120 plus accredited clubs/composites. All clubs with a trained CPO. All affiliated clubsto achieve swiMark. Up date to information on clubs help to inform to 2 Coach/Teacher. 2 future development. Output/OutcomeBy 2021

WDM/ RSDMs CDM RSDMs CDM RSDM/ RSDM/ CDM RSDMs RSDM Lead

2015 20 p.a. Annual Ongoing Ongoing Annual Annual Ongoing

Timescale

To supportTo clubs develop to and implement a coach support programme. swiMark plus (diveMark plus, poloMark plus and synchroMark plus). protection policies and procedures are in place. deliver clubTo planning workshops all to clubs progressing through Officer in place. continue offer to To support and advice clubs to ensuring relevant child to gainto and maintain SwiMark accreditation. continue ensure to To all affiliated clubs a trainedhave Child Protection To deliver governanceTo workshops all to affiliated clubs supporting them Actions To support clubs toTo deliver quality coaching environments. develop and support partnershipsTo to share good practice. consisting of clubs, the local authority/trust, schools, swim schools, college and universities and any other stakeholders. key All local authorities an have to Aquatic Forum in place. conductTo the club survey annually. To create and developTo local aquatic forums in each local authority 5

4 3 2 1

Quality Coaching Environments Quality Coaching OBJECTIVES: 1 2 7 6

Development Plan 2015 – 2021 30

Table continues Ú over Table

and Masters members. Masters and Increase in number of Water Polo/Synchro Water of number in Increase 40 clubs with discipline sub sections. swiMark plus. 120 clubs120 with recreational squads measured by retention strategies. Clubs using promotional material for recruitment and and recruitment for material promotional using Clubs Increased awareness of the benefits of club swimming. Increase the number of clubs which are part of a CSH. More clubs with links schools. to opportunities for athletes with a disability. a with athletes opportunities for All Scottish Swimming affiliated clubsto offer disability training. All club coaches opportunity have to attend to in place. in Every local authority a disability have to swimmer pathway mainstream clubs. Increase the number of children with a disability in Learn Swim to club to from 10%. 5% to from transferring children of number the Increase 120 clubs120 a managed have to learn swim to club link in place measured through swiMark plus. Output/OutcomeBy 2021

RSDMs

DOD/NC/ SC RSDMs

MCM CDM/ CDM CDM

RSDMs

RSDMs Lead

Ongoing

2016 10 to 20 to p.a.10 Approx

Ongoing 2016/17 2017

plans annual action through joint Ongoing

Ongoing Timescale

sub sections. sub To supportTo clubs increase to the number of clubs with discipline Explore developing a new team based competitionstructure for club/fitness squads. To supportTo clubs develop to recreational swimming squads. through #getinvolved the campaign. ways including further development of the website and social media media social and website the of development further including ways sports hub network. continue nationally to To promote the benefits of club sport variousin a school club link programme. considerTo how clubs can benefit most from the community To work in partnershipTo with the Active Schools network develop to and local disability structures. disability local and swimmers with a disability through appropriate education, development support and encourage mainstream clubs work to inclusively with To continue work to To in partnership with Scottish Disability Sport to synchronized swimming clubs. lessons/come and try sessions to swimming, diving, water polo and and polo water diving, lessons/come swimming, try to sessions and To work in partnershipTo with swim schools and clubs develop to a managed link increase to the number of children transferring from Actions To increase the number of ScottishTo Swimming Members to 19,500 by recruiting new and retaining existing members.

8 7

6

5 4 3

2

1

Membership Recruitment & Retention OBJECTIVE: 1

Development Plan 2015 – 2021 32

and members. and Improved communication between Scottish Swimming Recognition of good practice. Monitor and evaluate funded clubs. funded evaluate and Monitor Increase number of clubs securing DCI funding. DCI securing clubs of number Increase Increase number of clubs with CDC posts in place. Every District offering a young technical officials programme. Increase the number of under 25 technical officials. Effective performance development in pathways place. All Scottish Student Sport swimming and water polo clubs to ScottishSwimming. affiliated delivered to 120 clubs. 120 to delivered workshop Development Understanding Swimmer

Membership CDM/ CDM

RSDMs DOD/CDM/

CDM CDM DOD/

RSDMs

WDM

2016 Annually

Ongoing

2015/2016

annual action annual plan. Ongoing

Ongoing joint through

10 to 20 p.a. 20 to 10

a community coach Award. of the Year develop a welcomeTo pack for new clubs and members. To continue provide to To the Award club and introduce of the Year projects eligible for DCI. for eligible projects development projects and continue to support with identified to clubs continue and projects development To continue invest to To directly into clubs through CDCs and club Develop and implement a young technical officials andpathway programme. Identify and develop new as appropriate. swimming programmes across Scotland and encourage more students more encourage and Scotland across programmes swimming Scottish Swimming. of become members to To review and maintainTo existing performance development structures. Work inWork partnership with Scottish Student Sport enhance to student Development Workshop to swimmers, parents and coaches. and parents swimmers, to Workshop Development In partnership with sportscotland, deliver the Understanding Swimmer Understanding Swimmer the sportscotland, deliver partnership with In

15 14

13

12

11 10

9 continued from previous page previous from Ú continued Development Plan 2015 – 2021 33

as part of their retention strategy. Every club running a young aquatic leaders programme Increase the number of volunteers aged 25 years and under Increase in the number of technical officials at all levels. Volunteers supported and recognised within clubs. Increase in the number of volunteers in clubs. in volunteers of number the in Increase Increase in the number of volunteers in clubs. Volunteer strategy re-launched. Output/Outcome 2021 by

RSDMs WDM/CDM/ WDM CDM

CDM Lead

2015 2016 2016

2016 Timescale

officialworkforce plan. Implement a young aquatic leaders award. To supportTo our National Committees and districts develop to a technical support volunteers. recognise and To create a volunteerTo development toolkit that clubs can use engage, to to recruit,to retain, recognise and rewardour volunteers. To review the volunteerTo strategy which outlineswill how we support clubs Actions To support our existingTo volunteer workforce. increase the number of volunteer teachers,To coaches, technical officialsand helpers club 7,000.and officials to

4 3

2

1

Volunteer SupportVolunteer & Development OBJECTIVES: 1 2 Development Plan 2015 – 2021 34

25% Level level 2 to 3 25% Level level 1 to 2 32 LAs/Trusts with a workforce development plan. coaches and teachers of Better retention workforce. Technically competent, qualified and knowledgeable Remain an ADC sports for 12 including swimming. and coaches. and Sharing of knowledge and networking between teachers Coaches with technical excellence at all levels. Upskilled and knowledgeable tutor workforce. All education courses delivered on a regional basis. An online networking site for teachers and coaches. New resources to support the delivery of school swimming. school of delivery supportthe to resources New Additional new CPDs support to the delivery of quality. Up date to and relevant education courses. Output/OutcomeBy 2021

WDM WDM

WDM WDM

WDM WDM WDM WDM WDM/MCM WDM WDM WDM Lead

2015 5 p.a.

Mar 2015 Ongoing

Sept 2015 2015 Annually Mar 2015 Mar 2015 2015 2015 Mar 2015 Bi-annually 2015 Timescale

To support and develop teachersTo and coaches recruit and retain teachers and coaches To development plan. development programme. retention teacher/coach a create To To supportTo LAs/Trusts develop to and implement a workforce To develop a licencedTo workforce. To comply withTo requirements maintain to Approved Delivery Centre status. swimming teachers. swimming To organiseTo an annual coaching conference and networking days for To develop andTo implement a coach support programme. To develop andTo implement a tutor support programme and succession plan. To develop andTo implement an annual education calendar. To develop a ‘virtual’To network for teachers and coaches share to information. teaching environments. teaching develop new resourcesTo and CPDs support to school swimming. framework and a CPD/workshop pool management. for LTS To develop new CPDsTo support to delivery of the National swimming To review all UKCC teachingTo and coaching courses and CPDs. Actions

Quality Teacher & Coach Development & Coach Teacher Quality OBJECTIVES: 1 2

12 11

10 9

8 7

6 5 4 3

2 1 Development Plan 2015 – 2021 35 32 Trusts/LAs with water management plans 32 Trusts/LAs with an aquatic strategy Output/OutcomeBy 2021

DOP CEO/DOD Lead

5 p.a. Timescale

ctions aquatic strategies and effective water management plans. To deliver facilitatedTo planningsessions LAs/Trusts to put to in place To support LAsTo to ensure they are providing and Trusts balanced pool programmes which meet the needs aquatic of all users. support LAsTo to put place in aquatic an and Trusts strategy which outlines how they will the deliver swimmer pathway from participation, development club to performance.

A 1 OBJECTIVES: 1 Aquatic Plans & Effective Plans Aquatic ManagementWater Programming 2