Swim Wales is delighted to announce that Swim Smart with Heather is the first Swim Wales Learn to Swim Accredited Provider in Ceredigion. This prestigious recognition highlights Swim Smart with Heather’s commitment to delivering high-quality swimming lessons for all ages and abilities.
Adding to their remarkable achievements, Swim Smart with Heather has also been named Swim School of the Year at the Swim Wales Awards 2025. This accolade is awarded to swim schools that exemplify excellence in service to their members, ensuring the development of their learners, swimmers, and staff by continually striving to achieve high standards.
As a Swim Wales Accredited Provider, Swim Smart with Heather adheres to high swimming education standards, safeguarding, and governance. This accreditation reflects their dedication to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for all swimmers.
Swim Smart with Heather is a dedicated swim school that focuses on creating an inclusive, supportive, and fun environment for swimmers of all abilities. Heather’s innovative approach combines engaging techniques, such as themed lessons and games to ensure participants feel comfortable and motivated.
The programme supports swimmers from diverse backgrounds, including children and adults with disabilities, using small class sizes and adaptive methods to build confidence, water safety, and technique. Heather’s expertise in creating a calming atmosphere helps swimmers overcome fears, develop essential swimming skills, and enjoy each session. The programme’s success is reflected in its rapid growth, with swimmers making significant progress in a short time, all while having fun and building lasting water confidence.
Heather, shared her excitement about the accreditation:
“I was absolutely delighted to receive this accreditation from Swim Wales. Swim Smart with Heather sees swimmers from all walks of life, and watching each swim journey progress is magical.
We are a small team, hoping to make a big difference to those we teach. Swimming is such an important life skill throughout all ages, and its a pleasure to be a trusted provider for our rural communities here in West Wales. “
Bilingual Lessons for All Abilities
One of the unique aspects of Swim Smart with Heather is their commitment to offering bilingual swimming lessons. This ensures that both Welsh and English-speaking learners can access lessons in their preferred language, promoting inclusivity and accessibility across the region.
Why Accreditation Matters
The Swim Wales Learn to Swim Accreditation is the national quality mark for swim schools and operators delivering Learn to Swim Programmes in Wales. It demonstrates compliance with industry standards and best practices, ensuring that learners receive the best possible experience in the water.
Hanna Guise, Swim Wales National Learn to Swim Manager, commended Swim Smart with Heather on this achievement:
“Swim Smart with Heather’s accreditation is a fantastic milestone. It’s wonderful to see their dedication to providing a bilingual, high-quality learning experience for all abilities. This recognition reflects their hard work and commitment to raising the standards of swimming education in their region.”
The Importance of Learning to Swim
Learning to swim is a vital life skill that promotes safety, confidence, and fitness. In addition to drowning prevention, swimming provides numerous physical and mental health benefits, including improved coordination, endurance, and self-esteem. Accredited providers like Swim Smart with Heather play a crucial role in ensuring that learners of all ages develop these essential skills in a safe and supportive environment.
To find accredited providers near you, visit https://www.swimwales.org/learn-to-swim-wales/where-to-learn-to-swim/
Join the Movement
Swim Wales encourages other providers across the nation to follow the lead of Swim Smart with Heather by pursuing accreditation to demonstrate their compliance with industry standards.
For more information about Swim Wales Accreditation, or to apply, email us at [email protected].
