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Paddles Swim School is a non-profit making organisation with community at the heart of what we do.

The overall aims of Paddles are:

To encourage the regular involvement of young people with disabilities (swimmers and non-swimmers) to participate in a swimming environment
To equip individuals with skills and techniques which in turn will increase confidence levels and contribute to the wider health benefits associated with regular sports participation
To provide appropriate levels of support to enable an individual’s personal development
To introduce swimmers to competitions through Special Olympics or Swim England
To provide a focus and purpose for children and young adults with disabilities
To influence partnerships with different aspects of our community (schools, local authorities and clubs)
To provide opportunities for social networking and greater social interaction.

Anna Lavan
FIOS, MIOS(TD), FIOS(CC), FIOS(AQ)

Anna used her vast knowledge and experience of swimming teaching, coaching and mentoring to establish Paddles Swim School in 2004. Throughout her 50 years’ experience, she holds qualifications in: Swim England (SE) Level 2 swimming teaching, SE level 3 coach. Her previous roles include SE tutor, National Swimming Development Officer for Cerebral Palsy Sport, swimming teacher for local swim schools and a Talent ID Officer for Para Swimming. Anna recently accepted the role of being a swimming advisor for Special Olympics too.

Chloe Beardmore

Chloe is a SE level 2 swimming teacher whilst also leading training for manual handling. She currently works in the care profession as well as swim teaching for MyActive Cheadle and has a background as a competitive swimmer for Cheadle ASC.

Lucy Wainwright

Lucy is a SE level 2 swimming teacher and is a safeguarding lead. She is a swimming teacher for other local swim schools too.

Esther Byatt

Esther is a keen swimmer and dancer and has volunteered her time at Paddles for several years.

Becca Haynes

Becca is a SE level 2 swimming teacher and marketing lead for Paddles. She teaches for other local swim schools and has a background in competitive swimming for Cheadle ASC. Outside of this, she recently finished her time as a student and has began a full-time career in the NHS.

Jo Walklate

Jo is a SE level 2 swimming teacher and has previously taught school swimming lessons. She has experience in teaching both adults and children with disabilities.

Caroline Haynes

Caroline is the treasurer for Paddles and also volunteers with us. She is responsible for the fundraising and funding applications for Paddles. Her previous roles include being a swim coordinator for a local swim school. Outside of this, she is a registered self- employed bookkeeper.

Joshua Swindles

Josh recently qualified as a SE Level 1 Swimming Assistant, following completion of his GCSE studies and has also acquired his lifeguarding certificate.

Luis James

Luis is a SE level 2 teacher and the newest addition to the Paddles teaching team. Alongside this, Luis also holds a qualification in SE Level 2 Teaching Swimming to Babies and Toddlers.

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