Swimming Pool
The swimming pool measures 12m x 5m and is a wonderful facility on Centre providing a warm (90f) and inviting environment for residents, staff and external users to enjoy a relaxed and pleasant swim or to participate in water therapy or play.
Opening times
Monday –Thursday 9.30 am - 8.30 pm and Friday 9.30 am - 6.30 pm
There are no opportunities to use the pool at weekends at the present.
Centre Use
School classes are held all day Tuesday, Thursday and Wednesday mornings.
A children’s Communication Session is held on Monday mornings.
Sessions for the College, Day Services, Richard Miller House and other adult sessions are allocated throughout the week.
Evening sessions are available for leisure activities for both the adults and children. There are a maximum number of five adults or six children in the pool at any one time with a risk assessment undertaken to determine the staffing ratio necessary for each individual.
Community/External Use
- Swimming lessons for children and adults
- Tadpole sessions for parents and young children
- Birthday parties
- Local Day Centre Sessions
- Sessions for adults and children with special needs
School
Each student has one swimming lesson per week and the teacher in charge is Judy Grant with teaching assistant Gail or Helen. The communication session is run by Enid McCracken assisted by pool and school staff. Each student has an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) based on a scheme of work for each class which is subject to review each term:
Autumn term
Swimming skills, swim/walk for distance
Spring term
Water games, ball skills, gentle completive swimming and swim/walk for distance
Summer term
Personal survival (which includes the wearing of life jackets) and an annual swimming gala. Students work towards certificates and badges. Some are nationally recognized e.g. ASA and STA and some David Lewis School awards.
College
College students choose to access the pool sessions during college term time. Sessions are staffed by college and pool staff. Students work towards nationally recognized certificates as well as David Lewis Centre certificates.
Adults
Adults also choose to access the pool sessions. In many cases a carer will swim with an adult which offers far more flexibility and opportunities for increased attendance. Adults can also work towards nationally recognized certificates.
Pool Staffing
Managers: Hilary Millar and Kath Brocklehurst
Assistant Manager: Sharon Mayer
For more information on pool services please contact: 01565 640103
