<div>sorry to start a new thread but both mine and KJ's attempts to reply are stuck in moderation!</div>
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<div>From KJ - I have had this situation and the school asked if I could talk with the pool, which I did (of course...I like a challenge)! The pool manager was interested and agreed to meet me. I said we could supply a portable changing bench (fold up therapy bench similar to ones physiotherapists use), portable hoist and portable pool hoist, if they were prepared to find appropriate storage (with power for charging hoists) and a space for changing. The pool had a rather large changing cubical (family sized) and they agreed to actually put in a height adjustable shower bench themselves, into this space...this all worked for four years, while the child went swimming from year 2 to year 5. to summarise, it might be worth talking with the pool about their options for improving accessibility. As a specialist teacher working for the local authority I had no jurisdiction over the pool and could only offer portable equipment, on loan from Essex, for the child to use. As a public place the swimming pool should have an accessibility plan and make reasonable adjustments.</div>