Health & Safety
Splash with confidence: Safety essentials for swimming in schools
Swimming plays a vital role in pupil development, from teaching lifesaving skills to supporting physical and mental wellbeing. But with great benefits come significant risks.
Whether you’re outsourcing lessons or managing an on-site pool, the legal and safety responsibilities rest with you. This focused session is designed to help school leaders and trust decision-makers confidently navigate those responsibilities with clarity and control.
Led by expert Health & Safety consultants, this is your opportunity to strengthen your school or trust’s approach, ensure compliance, and protect pupils and staff in high-risk swimming environments.
During the session we will be looking at:
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- The importance of swimming lessons in schools
- What due diligence looks like when choosing a swimming lessons provider
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Key safety considerations when managing your school’s own pool
Let us introduce you to this week's professional speakers
Jonathan Friend
With a strong background in fire safety and workplace wellbeing, Jonathan specialises in helping schools implement practical, high-impact safety strategies. He also delivers a range of health and safety training sessions and work closely with partners across the Supporting Education Group. Prior to joining Judicium, Jonathan led environmental health projects at Shield Safety, focusing on risk reduction, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Jonathan enjoys going to the gym, clay pigeon shooting and poker at his local pub.
India Cottenden
India works as a Health, Safety and Fire Consultant and is a Certified member of IOSH. She focuses on helping schools to create a positive safety culture and supporting them with any challenges that may arise. With a background as a Sports and Leisure Manager and experience with PE in schools, India brings specialist knowledge of safely running swimming pools, operating pool plant rooms and delivering physical activities. Outside of work, she likes to paddleboard and loves to travel.
