Bosworth Academy Sixth Form student Lauren Bailey combines her passion for swimming with her extended learning qualifications to help keep swimmers safe in the Academy’s pool.

As part of her extended learning qualification, Lauren identified a need to improve safety information in the swimming pool environment. Using strict academic rigour, Lauren produced a research methodology to help her understand more how the public views and responds to safety information in the swimming pool environment.

The resulting analysis of her research helped her understand the real issues, and to inform the creative design of a new range of safety posters in the pool area. The project involved working with a professional design and communications agency to produce a range of information and safety posters for use in the pool.

“Safe behaviour in the swimming pool is much more than just avoiding accidents, if you follow some simple guides then not only will you be safe, you’ll have more fun swimming!” Lauren said.

Outside of her academic studies, Lauren is a qualified lifeguard at the Bosworth Academy Pool. After completing her A levels, Lauren is planning to go to Loughborough University and to continue her career in sports education.

The Bosworth Academy Pool is open to the public, click HERE for details.