Swimming at Fountaindale is so much more than simply learning to swim. For our students, being in the water can open up opportunities that may not always be possible on land. The warmth and buoyancy of the water can help students to move more freely, explore their bodies and develop physical skills in a safe and supportive environment. Our hydrotherapy pool provides a wonderful space where students can work on movement, coordination, balance, strength and water confidence, while also having fun and enjoying the freedom that the water can bring.

At Fountaindale this is something we feel incredibly passionate about. Working with children and young people with complex and additional needs means recognising that progress looks different for every student. It might be taking their first independent movement through the water, becoming more comfortable with getting their face wet, learning to float, making a choice, communicating with others or simply relaxing and enjoying being in the pool. Every achievement matters. Seeing a student gain confidence, become more independent and experience the joy of what they can do in the water is one of the most rewarding parts of the students swimming journey.

At Fountaindale, we want every student to feel safe, included, enabled and proud of themselves and the pool gives us a fantastic opportunity to make that happen.