Swimming Lessons

Learn to Swim at Vauxhall Leisure Centre. Our children's swimming lessons are designed to help kids develop water confidence, learn essential swimming skills, and have fun in the process. Whether your child is just starting or looking to improve their strokes, our classes cater to all levels. Through engaging activities and expert instruction, we focus on water safety, stroke technique, and building comfort in the water. Watch your child grow, thrive, and gain valuable skills while enjoying the water!

 

Foundation

Foundation – aged 4 and over

Our Foundation swimming lessons are designed for school-aged kids who are beginners or completely new to swimming. These lessons will teach them how to be safe in and around water.

What will they learn?

Foundation classes consist of 3 levels which swimmers work towards to complete these lessons. They are designed to introduce, develop and master water confidence, essential swimming skills and stroke development techniques.

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Development 

Development – ages 5+

Development classes are a level above Foundation lessons and are for children who already have a good basis of swimming skills and who are able to swim 15m unaided. Like our Foundation classes, these cover various ability levels, ensuring each child feels comfortable.

What will they learn?

Building on what was learnt in Foundation classes, these lessons will cover more swimming essentials including developing technique across all 4 strokes, an introduction to aquatic sports and basic water survival and rescue skills.

The skills your child will learn in these classes will also contribute to them achieving their Bronze, Silver and Gold milestone awards.

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Academy

Academy – children who are able to swim more than 200m

The final level of our children’s swimming lessons, Academy classes will help your child develop further and work towards achieving their own personal goals in the pool.

What will they learn?

We want to encourage your children to become confident independent swimmers. So, Academy classes are a lot more focused on self-led progression and advanced safety techniques. This will include setting personal targets, junior lifesaving and personal survival techniques.

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Adult Swimming Lessons

At Better, our Adult Swimming Lessons are here to help with whatever you need in the water. We’ve got classes for all levels—whether you're just starting out, getting ready for a race, or just want to get better at your strokes. Whatever your goal, we’ll help you get there.

 

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Private Lessons

At Vauxhall Leisure Centre, we understand that everyone learns differently—some prefer group sessions, while others benefit from one-on-one instruction. That’s why we offer private swimming lessons with qualified instructors who can design and tailor personalized lesson plans to help you or your child achieve specific swimming goals.

Please note, availability is limited.

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