Collaboration with World Wide Swim School benefits swim teachers

Royal Life Saving WA and World Wide Swim School recently partnered to deliver a free professional development webinar for swim teachers across Western Australia.  

Led by renowned swimming educator, coach and Kids Alive founder Laurie Lawrence, and experienced swim instructor Wendy Beutel, the session focused on neurodiversity in swimming lessons, equipping instructors with practical strategies to support every learner in the water. 

More than 100 swim teachers participated in the online event, which provided valuable insights into understanding different learning styles and implementing inclusive teaching techniques. This initiative is part of Royal Life Saving WA’s ongoing efforts to ensure swim instructors have access to top-tier professional development to enhance their teaching approach. 

This webinar is part of our ongoing collaboration with World Wide Swim School, a partnership that has been instrumental in providing swim teachers with valuable professional development opportunities.  

Through this collaboration, instructors have gained access to discounted and free PD sessions, enhancing their skills and knowledge. 

Professional development is a key aspect of maintaining qualifications and staying up to date with best practices in swim teaching. By engaging with industry leaders like Laurie Lawrence, swim teachers gain new perspectives on how to create supportive and adaptive learning environments for all students, including those with diverse learning needs. 

“A huge thank you to Laurie Lawrence and Wendy Beutel from Laurie Lawrence Swim School for an insightful discussion on neurodiversity in swimming lessons! In collaboration with World Wide Swim School and Royal Life Saving WA, this webinar explored how we can adapt teaching techniques to support every individual student in the water. From understanding different learning styles to implementing practical, inclusive teaching strategies, this session provided valuable takeaways for swim instructors looking to create a more supportive learning environment,” said World Wide Swim School General Manager Susan Carter. 

Royal Life Saving WA remains committed to empowering swim teachers with the resources they need to deliver high-quality, inclusive lessons. This webinar is one of many initiatives aimed at fostering continuous learning and professional growth within the aquatics industry. 

Keen to brush up your skills? Explore our range of online professional development courses at the link below.