{"id":84,"date":"2021-01-21T16:21:58","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T16:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/pepassglasgow\/?page_id=84"},"modified":"2026-03-30T09:59:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T08:59:53","slug":"glasgow-swim-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/pepassglasgow\/glasgow-swim-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Information on Glasgow Swim Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><strong>Primary PE Learn To Swim Programme<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Glasgow Swim School \u2013 Inspiring Confidence, Safety, and Skill in Glasgow\u2019s Young Pupils<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Glasgow Swim School is a dedicated team of six PE teachers committed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of young people across Glasgow\u2019s primary schools through high-quality, structured swimming instruction.<\/p>\n<p>Our inclusive and engaging 10-week programme provides all pupils during P5, P6, or P7 with an invaluable opportunity to develop:<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Water Confidence<\/strong> \u2013 Helping pupils feel comfortable and at ease in the water.<br \/>\n\u2705 <strong>Water Safety<\/strong> \u2013 Equipping pupils with essential skills to stay safe around water.<br \/>\n\u2705 <strong>Stroke Technique<\/strong> \u2013 Building fluency, coordination, and efficiency in swimming.<br \/>\n\u2705 <strong>Physical Fitness<\/strong> \u2013 Improving stamina, strength, and core stability through swimming.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure accessibility for all, we offer personalised support for pupils with additional needs.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the block, an in-depth Curriculum for Excellence Physical Education swimming assessment recognises each pupil\u2019s progress, providing valuable feedback for pupils, parents, and schools.<\/p>\n<p>We collaborate closely with Glasgow Life to secure access to top-quality pool facilities across the city, ensuring every child benefits from a professional and well-supported learning environment.<\/p>\n<p>A highlight of our programme is the annual Glasgow Swim School Festival at Tollcross International Swimming Centre, where pupils proudly represent their school and experience the excitement of competitive swimming in a world-class venue.<\/p>\n<p>Through expert teaching, strong partnerships, and a commitment to inclusivity, Glasgow Swim School continues to inspire a lifelong love for swimming while promoting confidence, safety, and skill in the water.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Swim School Statistics 2024-25<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/pepassglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11311\/2026\/03\/30094132\/Swim-25.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3415\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/pepassglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11311\/2026\/03\/30094132\/Swim-25.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"164\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/pepassglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11311\/2026\/03\/30094132\/Swim-25.png 273w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/pepassglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11311\/2026\/03\/30094132\/Swim-25-50x52.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 164px) 100vw, 164px\" \/> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/pepassglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11311\/2026\/03\/30094411\/Swim-25-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3417\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/pepassglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11311\/2026\/03\/30094411\/Swim-25-1-300x117.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"446\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/pepassglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11311\/2026\/03\/30094411\/Swim-25-1-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/pepassglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11311\/2026\/03\/30094411\/Swim-25-1-768x300.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/pepassglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11311\/2026\/03\/30094411\/Swim-25-1-800x312.png 800w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/pepassglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11311\/2026\/03\/30094411\/Swim-25-1.png 809w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Please click <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/pepassglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11311\/2024\/08\/22104617\/Primary-Swimming-Induction-Video-No-Video-with-Hyperlink.pptx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to view, the Introduction to PEPASS Swimming Programme PowerPoint and YouTube video before attending your swim sessions.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inlinemedia id50957 typepdf\" title=\"opens in a new browser window\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-QB4MDCtc1s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">PE Swimming: Start of Programme<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/pepassglasgow\/uploads\/sites\/11311\/2024\/09\/10123102\/Swim-Team-Contacts-2024.pdf\">Swim Team Contacts<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/pepassglasgow\/primary-swimming-classroom-resources\/\">Primary Swimming Classroom Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/young.scot\/get-informed\/how-to-stay-safe-in-the-water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Water Safety Code<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/pepassglasgow\/swim-team-overview-archives\/\">Swim Team Overview &#8211; Archives<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Primary PE Learn To Swim Programme Glasgow Swim School \u2013 Inspiring Confidence, Safety, and Skill in Glasgow\u2019s Young Pupils Glasgow Swim School is a dedicated team of six PE teachers committed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of young people across Glasgow\u2019s primary schools through high-quality, structured swimming instruction. Our inclusive and engaging 10-week programme provides all pupils during P5, P6, or P7 with an invaluable opportunity to develop: \u2705<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/pepassglasgow\/glasgow-swim-team\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22749,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-84","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/pepassglasgow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/84","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/pepassglasgow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/pepassglasgow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/pepassglasgow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22749"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/pepassglasgow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=84"}],"version-history":[{"count":31,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/pepassglasgow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/84\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3422,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/pepassglasgow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/84\/revisions\/3422"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/pepassglasgow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=84"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}