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The ASA themselves describe this accreditation as follows:- "The swim21 programme for Learn to Swim and School Swimming has been written as a blue print for good practice to help organisations develop".
Having looked at the SWIM21 programme, we at AMES do not feel that we can benefit in anyway from this accreditation as AMES is already run in line with this suggested ASA "Blueprint". Furthermore we also believe that in certain areas we exceed the standard.
AMES feel that we can better use the fee of £1300 +VAT, (which is payable to the ASA on accreditation for a "multi-site" swim school like ourselves and yet again periodically to keep this accreditation current), in developing our staff and keeping our costs down: savings which we can pass on to you, our members. It is worth noting that this accreditation does not concern itself with the quality and methods of teaching used to teach swimming skills to our members.
If you feel you can support us in this stand against Nuffield Health, please feel free to sign up to this petition. Thank you Vicky Panagiotidou Proprietor, AMES UK Sport Club
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March 7, 2012
The quiet period following our initial announcement has been spent preparing formal responses to Nuffield Health regarding their directive. It is reassuring to see so many of you affirm that the quality of instruction matters far more than formal accreditation status. These signatures provide the necessary context to demonstrate that our community values practical investment in staff development over unnecessary administrative fees.
March 7, 2012
Seeing this level of engagement reminds me that the value of our club lies in the community we have built together over the years. It is heartening to know that so many of you recognize the importance of prioritizing direct quality in teaching over bureaucratic requirements. Your response gives me great confidence as we prepare to present our case to Nuffield Health.
Reached 100 supporters
March 7, 2012
6 Comments
they have taught my son to swim so well in a very short time. this is just a money grab by the asa. so unfair.
Let them teach. Red tape is killing small clubs everywhere.
£1300 is a massive waste of money when that cash could go toward better equipment for the kids. Keep it local and keep the prices fair.
Ridiculous to force this on them when they already do a great job. My kids love their lessons and the instructors are brilliant. Don't let Nuffield ruin a good thing.
Total bureaucratic nonsense. Nuffield should focus on the gym and leave the clubs alone.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
The ASA themselves describe this accreditation as follows:- "The swim21 programme for Learn to Swim and School Swimming has been written as a blue print for good practice to help organisations develop".
Having looked at the SWIM21 programme, we at AMES do not feel that we can benefit in anyway from this accreditation as AMES is already run in line with this suggested ASA "Blueprint". Furthermore we also believe that in certain areas we exceed the standard.
AMES feel that we can better use the fee of £1300 +VAT, (which is payable to the ASA on accreditation for a "multi-site" swim school like ourselves and yet again periodically to keep this accreditation current), in developing our staff and keeping our costs down: savings which we can pass on to you, our members. It is worth noting that this accreditation does not concern itself with the quality and methods of teaching used to teach swimming skills to our members.
If you feel you can support us in this stand against Nuffield Health, please feel free to sign up to this petition. Thank you Vicky Panagiotidou Proprietor, AMES UK Sport Club
Updates
March 7, 2012
The quiet period following our initial announcement has been spent preparing formal responses to Nuffield Health regarding their directive. It is reassuring to see so many of you affirm that the quality of instruction matters far more than formal accreditation status. These signatures provide the necessary context to demonstrate that our community values practical investment in staff development over unnecessary administrative fees.
March 7, 2012
Seeing this level of engagement reminds me that the value of our club lies in the community we have built together over the years. It is heartening to know that so many of you recognize the importance of prioritizing direct quality in teaching over bureaucratic requirements. Your response gives me great confidence as we prepare to present our case to Nuffield Health.
Reached 100 supporters
March 7, 2012
6 Comments
AMES is already better run than most council pools I have been to. Leave them alone!!!!
they have taught my son to swim so well in a very short time. this is just a money grab by the asa. so unfair.
Let them teach. Red tape is killing small clubs everywhere.
£1300 is a massive waste of money when that cash could go toward better equipment for the kids. Keep it local and keep the prices fair.
Ridiculous to force this on them when they already do a great job. My kids love their lessons and the instructors are brilliant. Don't let Nuffield ruin a good thing.
Total bureaucratic nonsense. Nuffield should focus on the gym and leave the clubs alone.
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AMES is already better run than most council pools I have been to. Leave them alone!!!!