SPATA - Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association

24/06/2026

🌊 Learning to swim isn’t just a hobby — it’s a life-saving skill 🌊

Planning a holiday or enjoying time by the water? RoSPA - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents highlights just how important water confidence and swimming ability are for staying safe.

✅ Knowing how to swim helps individuals respond calmly and effectively in unexpected situations
✅ It supports essential water safety awareness — from understanding safe depths to recognising risks
✅ For children, especially, swimming lessons build confidence and teach vital skills that can prevent accidents

https://www.rospa.com/water-safety/staying-safe-on-holiday

At SPATA, we strongly believe that swimming is an essential life skill. Whether in a pool, at the beach, or on holiday abroad, being able to swim can make all the difference.
💙 Invest in lessons.
💙 Build water confidence.
💙 Stay safe.

For added peace of mind, owning your own pool provides a safe, controlled environment where you and your family can build swimming skills and confidence at home, skills that are vital wherever you are, at home or abroad.

22/06/2026

Are you thinking about getting a home swimming pool? Or have you got a pool or spa and need help on taking care of it, resolving a problem?

For free guidance, visit the Knowledge Hub on the SPATA website; factsheets, owners guide, information, ask the expert videos and more….

Explore the SPATA Knowledge Hub for expert guides, videos, factsheets, FAQs & more. Your go-to for all things swimming pools and spas.

18/06/2026

Phone Float Throw
The new campaign empowers people to take safe action if they see someone in trouble in the water.

The Phone Float Throw campaign launched publicly in April 2026 and will run throughout the summer. The National Water Safety Forum are encouraging wet leisure providers to support the campaign by sharing the message with their audiences and networks.

A suite of high‑impact materials is available for leisure providers to use and adapt for their own communications, including static and animated social media assets, co-brandable posters, and detailed guidance on how to apply the campaign across various platforms and channels. All resources are free and available to download from the Respect The Water website.

Learn more here:
https://www.spata.co.uk/spata-blog/phone-float-throw/

Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK

Read our latest article - Phone Float Throw. Informative news, updates and educational content from the experts at SPATA

18/06/2026

SPATA is a member of the British Swimming Pool Federation, and we are pleased to share the news of Dorian Davies' vision as the new BSPF President.

Read our latest article - New BSPF President Dorian Davies Shares His Vision for the BSPF. Informative news, updates and educational content from the experts at SPATA

15/06/2026

SPATA is proud to support Drowning Prevention Week (13–20 June), led by the Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK
As part of the wet leisure industry, we all have a role to play in keeping people safe around water. Whether it’s in your pool or spa, simple steps and the right safety measures can save lives.

✅ Always supervise children around water
✅ Ensure your pool meets safety standards
✅ Use certified safety covers and equipment
✅ Educate family on safe water use

While the UK’s residential pools and spas have an excellent safety record, with very few serious incidents each year, every drowning is one too many. Simple steps can prevent accidents and help everyone enjoy the water with confidence. By prioritising safety, we can continue to ensure swimming pools remain fun, healthy, and safe environments for everyone to enjoy. This is where home pools play an essential role in building water confidence and swimming skills for owners and their families.

Learn more: 👉 https://www.spata.co.uk/knowledge-hub/factsheets/fun-safety-for-children-in-the-water/


National Water Safety Forum

29/05/2026

Celebrating Excellence from the winners of the 2026 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards✨
We’re delighted to recognise Asher Swimpool Centre.
This pool was awarded the 2026 OUTSTANDING POOL OF THE YEAR and SPATA CATEGORY WINNER🥇 in the Residential Indoor Freeboard Pools under £160,000 category.

👏 Let's congratulate them on this remarkable achievement!
Explore their work: www.asher-swim.co.uk
Follow them at: Asher Swimpool Centre

💧 Looking for trusted pool professionals?
Choose SPATA members — accredited, vetted, and committed to the highest industry standards.

With SPATA, you’ll find:
🏡 Inspiring pool design ideas for your dream home
🔍 SPATA‑approved companies for quality & peace of mind
📚 Expert advice on safe pool ownership & maintenance
🌟 Award‑winning projects that deliver real inspiration
➔ Approved members who work to SPATA Standards
➔ Registered members who abide by a Code of Ethics
👉 Start your pool, spa, sauna, steam and wellness journey with confidence: www.spata.co.uk

28/05/2026

SPATA is encouraging homeowners across the UK to rethink their living spaces. Not simply as places to live, but as environments that can actively support happier, more balanced and more connected lifestyles. As modern life becomes increasingly busy and screen-focused, there is a growing desire to create spaces at home that bring people together, encourage activity, and provide simple, everyday moments of enjoyment. For many, a home swimming pool is becoming a natural and rewarding part of that vision, transforming the garden into a space that invites relaxation, fun and a sense of escape, all within easy reach.

Read our latest article - Transforming Homes into Healthier Places to Live. Informative news, updates and educational content from the experts at SPATA

28/05/2026

Celebrating Excellence from the winners of the 2026 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards✨
We’re delighted to recognise Albatross Pools & Spas as a SPATA GOLD STANDARD AWARD WINNER🥇 in the Concrete Pools £130,000 and Over category.

👏 Let's congratulate them on this remarkable achievement!
Explore their work: www.albatrosspools.co.uk
Follow them at: Albatross Pools & Spas Ltd /

💧 Looking for trusted pool professionals?
Choose SPATA members — accredited, vetted, and committed to the highest industry standards.

With SPATA, you’ll find:
🏡 Inspiring pool design ideas for your dream home
🔍 SPATA‑approved companies for quality & peace of mind
📚 Expert advice on safe pool ownership & maintenance
🌟 Award‑winning projects that deliver real inspiration
➔ Approved members who work to SPATA Standards
➔ Registered members who abide by a Code of Ethics
👉 Start your pool, spa, sauna, steam and wellness journey with confidence: www.spata.co.uk

27/05/2026

Celebrating Excellence from the winners of the 2026 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards✨
We’re delighted to recognise Lagoon Pools Construction as a SPATA GOLD STANDARD AWARD WINNER🥇 in the Concrete Pools £130,000 and Over category.

👏 Let's congratulate them on this remarkable achievement!
Explore their work: www.lagoonpoolsltd.co.uk
Follow them: Lagoon Pools Ltd /

💧 Looking for trusted pool professionals?
Choose SPATA members — accredited, vetted, and committed to the highest industry standards.

With SPATA, you’ll find:
🏡 Inspiring pool design ideas for your dream home
🔍 SPATA‑approved companies for quality & peace of mind
📚 Expert advice on safe pool ownership & maintenance
🌟 Award‑winning projects that deliver real inspiration
➔ Approved members who work to SPATA Standards
➔ Registered members who abide by a Code of Ethics
👉 Start your pool, spa, sauna, steam and wellness journey with confidence: www.spata.co.uk

26/05/2026

Celebrating Excellence from the winners of the 2026 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards✨
We’re delighted to recognise The Pool & Spa Company as a SPATA CATEGORY WINNER🥇 in the Residential Outdoor Pools with an Enclosure category.

👏 Let's congratulate them on this remarkable achievement!
Explore their work: www.thepoolandspacompany.co.uk

💧 Looking for trusted pool professionals?
Choose SPATA members — accredited, vetted, and committed to the highest industry standards.

With SPATA, you’ll find:
🏡 Inspiring pool design ideas for your dream home
🔍 SPATA‑approved companies for quality & peace of mind
📚 Expert advice on safe pool ownership & maintenance
🌟 Award‑winning projects that deliver real inspiration
➔ Approved members who work to SPATA Standards
➔ Registered members who abide by a Code of Ethics
👉 Start your pool, spa, sauna, steam and wellness journey with confidence: www.spata.co.uk