What they'll learn
Real strokes, real confidence.
Learn to Swim picks up once a child can float and glide on their own. Lessons are short, active and full of games, but every one has a clear goal from the Shallows stages.
Each term
A skills check in the first week and a progress card in the last
Technique on front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke
Water-safety skills: treading water, floating to rest and safe entries
A free make-up lesson if you miss a week
When every skill on their card is ticked, they move up a stage, even in the middle of a term.
Perfect if your child…
Can float on their front and back alone
Is happy to put their face in the water
Wants to swim lengths and maybe join a squad one day
Not quite ready yet?
Still nervous getting in: start with Little Splashers
Under 5: Little Splashers or Parent & Baby
Not sure? The free assessment tells you in 20 minutes
Class times
Find a time that suits your week.
Full timetable
Monday 17:00
Stage 4 · Maya
2 spaces
Tuesday 16:00
Stage 3 · Lena
1 space
Wednesday 17:00
Stage 4 · Daniel
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Thursday 16:00
Stage 3 · Sam
3 spaces
Friday 17:00
Stage 5 · Daniel
2 spaces
Saturday 10:00
Stages 3–4 · Grace
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Tell us a little about your swimmer and we'll book a free 20-minute assessment within 48 hours.
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