Child Development Collective

At the Child Development Collective, we believe that truly effective teaching begins with understanding the whole child — how they grow, move, learn, and feel. When educators are equipped with this understanding, every interaction becomes more meaningful, every program more impactful, and every child better supported. Our philosophy is grounded in the belief that no single discipline holds all the answers. By bringing together knowledge from across swimming, movement, education, and child development, we create a shared space where educators can learn from one another, challenge thinking, and raise the standard of practice. This is not just about teaching skills — it is about shaping confident, capable children through informed, connected, and intentional education.

This philosophy is brought to life through the leadership, experience, and shared vision of the Child Development Collective’s founders.

The Child Development Collective is at SWIMCON26

A different perspective on teaching children.

Join 500+ professionals at SWIMCON26 and experience the Child Development Collective conference stream — exploring how children grow, move, learn, and develop in and out of the pool.

While SWIMCON26 brings together aquatic educators and professionals, the CDC stream looks at the whole child, with insights relevant to anyone working with children across sport, movement, and education.