Our Swimming Programmes

Progressive swimming lessons from 6 weeks old through to independent swimmers

Class Programmes

Our structured programmes guide your child through progressive levels, building skills and confidence at every stage.

Baby Swim Series

7 Levels6 weeks - 2 years

Our comprehensive baby swimming programme takes your little one from their first splash to confident water babies. Each level builds on the previous, developing water confidence, safety skills, and early swimming movements.

Level 1-2: Water familiarisation & parent bonding
Level 3-4: Floating, kicking & breath control
Level 5-6: Underwater confidence & swimming movements
Level 7: Independent water skills & safety
30 minutes per class

Beginner Toddler

1 Level2+ years (no swimming experience)

Perfect for toddlers aged 2 and up who are new to swimming or have no previous experience. This introductory programme builds water confidence in a fun, supportive environment. After one term, children can progress to our Advanced Toddler series when ready.

Designed for toddlers with no swimming experience
Water confidence building
Basic floating and kicking
Fun water play activities
Progress to Advanced Toddler after one term
30 minutes per class

Advanced Toddler Series

10 Levels2 - 5 years (with experience)

For toddlers aged 2-5 with previous swimming experience. This progressive 10-level programme develops proper swimming techniques, stroke development, and water safety skills.

Levels 1-3: Stroke foundations & technique
Levels 4-6: Front crawl & backstroke development
Levels 7-8: Breaststroke basics & stamina
Levels 9-10: All strokes & independent swimming
30 minutes per class

Catch Up Lessons

Missed a class? No problem! Our flexible catch up system lets you reschedule and attend another class at a time that suits you.

Log into your account on our booking system
View all your booked classes and available catch up slots
Cancel your missed class and book onto a similar level class at another time
Choose from available days and times that work for your schedule
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Common Questions

Which level should my child start at?

New babies start at Baby Swim Level 1. Toddlers new to swimming start at Beginner Toddler. Toddlers with swimming experience join Advanced Toddler at an appropriate level.

How do I move up levels?

Your instructor will let you know when your child is ready to progress. We assess skills continuously and move children up when they're confident at their current level.

What's the cutoff age for Baby Swim Level 1?

Baby Swim Level 1 is for babies up to 14 months old. After this, babies progress through the remaining Baby Swim levels up to age 2.

What if I need to miss a class?

Use our Catch Up system to reschedule. Log into your account, cancel the class, and book onto another available class at a similar level.