Our Services
Bold Waters delivers practical training and educational experiences that support safer participation in aquatic and outdoor environments.
We work with schools, colleges, youth organisations, and community partners to provide engaging water safety education, professional training, and recognised qualifications.
WaveMakers Water Safety Assembly
An engaging assembly introducing students to the realities of open water safety. Sessions cover risk awareness, cold water shock, safe decision making around rivers, lakes and canals, and what to do in an emergency.
The assembly supports schools in delivering water safety education linked to the RHSE and Health Education curriculum, helping students understand how to recognise risk and make safer decisions around open water.
For schools, colleges, and youth groups 
WaveMakers Water Safety Workshop
Interactive workshops that explore real-life water safety scenarios. Participants learn how to recognise risk, understand environmental conditions, and make safer decisions around rivers, lakes and other open water environments.
Sessions combine discussion, practical demonstrations and scenario-based learning to build awareness, strengthen judgement, and improve water safety knowledge.
For schools, colleges, and youth groups
STA First Aid & CPR
A practical introduction to first aid, CPR, and emergency response designed for students. Participants learn how to recognise an emergency, assess a situation, and take simple actions that could help save a life while waiting for professional help.
Sessions focus on building confidence, awareness, and the skills young people can use to respond safely and responsibly in real situations.
Junior Medic
STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher Qualification
Benefits of STA’s Qualifications
Become a fully qualified swimming teacher with STA’s level 2 qualification(s)
Internationally recognised, allowing you to travel with your career
Meets CIMSPA’s employer-led Swimming Teacher Professional Standard
Blended and face-to-face training options at affordable prices
Support beyond qualification
STA membership included for 12 months, which includes Public Liability Insurance (up to £10 million) and Professional Indemnity Insurance (up to £1 million, provided by Allianz)
No prior experience or qualifications required
A nationally recognised qualification for individuals who want to become swimming teachers. Participants learn how to plan and deliver swimming lessons safely, support learner development, and teach within structured aquatic programmes.
This qualification can provide a pathway into employment within the aquatics sector.
Professional qualification