LEARN TO SWIM AT HOUGH END LEISURE CENTRE
OUR SWIM SCHOOL PROGRAMME
Here at Hough End we help over 1000 Adults and Children to learn to love the water each and every week.
Lessons start from the age of three for our preschool customers and go right through to our Adult Beginner and Improver Lessons. We believe it's never too late to learn such an important lifeskill and our dedicated team of teachers will help you do just that.
We also offer one to one lessons, intensive short course lessons during school holidays and a development pathway into the City Of Manchester Swim Team.
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"My child's one-to-one sessions with Jade have been incredible. They are fun engaging and she uses a variety of tools and methods. We have seen his progress week by week come along in leaps and bounds.
Jade is patient, sensitive and understanding. She caters to his very individual needs while challenging him to go further on each lesson. Jade has never underestimated him even though we felt at times he may never swim independently.
My child is now much much more confident in the water, he is swimming more and more unaided, and his love of swimming has increased tenfold. As an autistic child his motor functions are delayed and it takes him longer to learn how to make his body move in the way that he wants it to. Jade's step-by-step approach has made it possible for him to gain confidence and have fun while learning.
The sessions have not been without challenges but Jade has managed his emotions well resulting in reduced echolalia and greater concentration.
I would whole heartedly recommend Jade's 1:1 session for any child but particularly for children with neurodivergence or additional needs we are so lucky to have found her."
Dippers
Dippers baby swimming sessions give you time to bond with your child while we teach you and your child water basics. Entry at three months to cruising (approx. 12-18 months)
Splashers
Following on from Dippers, Splashers infant swimming sessions are a great way to grow your child's water confidence with you right beside them. Entry after completing Dippers or children walking (approx. 12 to 18 months) to two years.
Paddlers
Moving on from Splashers, Paddlers sessions build on the fundamentals and prepare them for swimming independently. These infant swim lessons are designed for those who have completed Splashers or for children aged three to four years old.
Preschool
Our Pre-School swimming lessons focus on developing your child’s confidence in the water and introducing them to the key skills they’ll need to swim on their own safely. Lessons are available with and without parents in the water.
Foundation
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
Development
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.
Swim Doctor - Learn
Whether you are getting in the pool for the first time or refreshing and improving your swimming skills, come and learn with our resident Swim Doctor. Swim Doctor Learn are adult swimming lessons, which you can book either as a course Ideal for beginners, Swim Doctor Learn will cover the basics, giving you a great foundation for improvement.