AQW 52823/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the recognised qualification standards for swimming teachers accepted by his Department and Sport NI.
Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 23 September 2026
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 23 September 2026
- Answer due by
- 8 October 2026
- Answered
- 29 September 20266 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Communities
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The recognised qualification standards for swimming teachers are not a matter for my Department or Sport NI.
The Chief Executive of Sport NI has advised me as follows:-
“Qualification standards for swimming instructors are a matter for Swim Ulster as the recognised National Governing Body for swimming in Northern Ireland and the Swimming Teachers Association (UK wide organisation).”