Pre-school swimming lessons
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First steps in learning to swim
We believe that every child should be given the opportunity to learn to swim. And there’s no better way to start your child’s aquatic journey than with us!
Following the Swim England pre-school framework, our sessions teach the core swimming skills through fun and games. First experiences in the water should be positive, fun and memorable. Our qualified instructors will guide you and your child through each and every step, or splash, with positive encouragement as well as motivational certificates and badges to collect along the way.
The benefits of learning to swim in early years
Starting swimming lessons from a young age has a whole range of benefits for your little one but also for you...
Teaches water confidence
Preschool lessons help children develop their very first water safety skills and techniques, such as floating, which lay a great foundation for enjoying the water safely and confidently as they continue learning.
"This is something that children will carry with them all throughout life. The earlier they gain confidence in the water, the safer and less fearful they will be around water in the future. Learning to swim opens a new world of opportunities for water-related activities too, such as canoeing and scuba-diving!" explains Ali Lamport, Area Swim Development Manager
Creates bonding opportunities
We believe that first experiences in the water should be positive, encouraging and memorable, which makes swimming a great activity for families to bond with one another. That’s why we offer lessons where parents/carers can join their little ones in the pool!
Supports their development
Swimming and sensory play in the water helps encourage independent movements including reaching, splashing and kicking and also help with hand-eye coordination in young children. The range of physical movements and activities available in the pool also helps little ones to boost their strength, stamina and endurance!
Benefit from free swimming!
After your little one is signed up to our swimming lessons, they can also take part in swimming sessions outside of lesson time – at no extra cost. It’s a great way for them to master what they’re learning in lessons and for parents/carers to cheer them on.
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Adult and baby Lessons
suitable for ages 3 - 18 months
Nurture a love of water with your baby from the very beginning in a positive, fun environment. Parents or carers attend with their babies and join them in the water providing reassurance and confidence.
Adult and child lessons
suitable for ages 18 months - 3 years
Give toddlers confidence in the water from the word go while learning core skills through fun and games. Parents or carers join their toddler in the water providing support and encouragement.
Preschool Ducklings
suitable for ages 3 - 4 years
Aimed at children who are old enough to follow instructions and can move on their own. Children learn to float, rollover, blow bubbles, swim, enter and exit the pool safely.
Hear from one of our teachers!
Gabi Oake, a Swimming Teacher at The Pavilions in The Park and Billingshurst Leisure Centre says:
“Pre-school swimming lessons are a delight to teach. Being part of their initial journey is very rewarding and a joy to watch. Starting swimming from a young age is vitally important in teaching basic water survival skills but it’s so much more than that. In our parent and baby/child lessons you can see the bond developing between them as well as watching the child’s confidence grow as they learn to go underwater, kick and splash around. As the children progress, it’s great to see them becoming stronger and moving around the water independently. I love to see the smile on their faces when I give out badges and certificates, it never gets old!”