PCS Training

PCS Training is a community-based coaching and training company in Washington, England, registered as a Community Interest Company. It offers swimming lessons, aquatic training and first aid training.

Seahorse classes cater for children aged three or those extremely nervous in water. Pre-swim classes cater for children aged four or those very timid in water. Stage 1 lessons cater for non-swimmers aged five and above. Stage 4 introduces breaststroke kick, butterfly kick and sculling, while Stage 6 introduces water rescue, personal safety and basic first aid skills. Mermaid classes are taught by an RLSS-approved teacher with specialist training. The Year 10 aquatic course covers pool rescue, basic first aid and assisting swimming teaching. STA and Highfield lifeguard training and assessments are also provided.

The teaching pool has a constant depth of 0.9 metres. Teaching and play equipment is available for lessons, and refreshments are available for parents and children.

The office is based at George Washington Primary School in Washington, Tyne & Wear. Prospective customers can sign up for swimming lessons through the website. Lesson timetables are available through the PCS Training app. Existing customers can request a different lesson day or time within the same stage.