David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is now the Institute of Qualified Lifeguards UK (IQL UK) largest lifeguard training provider, following the opening of its 60th health and leisure club – David Lloyd Kings Hill in Maidstone, Kent.

IQL UK manages the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and has a network of 2,000 Approved Training Centres (ATCs).

DLL was awarded ATC status by IQL in 2000.

Each month, more than 500 lifeguards receive on-going training at David Lloyd ATCs, which have nearly 100 training pools in total.

Jason Rudley, programme manager for IQL UK, said: “If someone wants to take their NPLQ, they need to do that through an approved training centre.

“ATCs are a way of making sure that the NPLQ is delivered and managed according to high quality and robust standards.”

More than 33,000 people enter the NPLQ every year. Details: www.lifesavers.org.uk