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Swimming Lessons

Step into Better Gym Sleaford and discover our range of accessible and affordable swimming lessons for everyone. For a more personalised experience, 1-to-1 lessons are also available.

Our intimate, warm swimming pool is designed to offer a great and accessible experience for everyone.

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Children's Swimming Lessons

Swimming is a vital life skill that can help keep children safe in and around water while providing all-around exercise. That's why at Better Gym Sleaford we offer affordable children's swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. We run bespoke, small group foundation classes, the stages of which are below: 

Red stage focuses on water confidence and fun! We develop skills like basic front crawl and backstroke leg action and floating in the water. 

Amber stage grows knowledge by working on arm action, breaststoke, jumping in safely and develops safety. 

Green stage removes the floatation aids and improves your childs strokes ready for them to progress into development stage at Sleaford Leisure Centre

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Short Courses

Keep an eye out for our Swim School Short Courses over the school holidays. 

Running Monday to Friday, half an hour every day with our qualified teachers gives children the consistency throughout the week to develop. We have lesson plans designed to help children at all levels develop their swimming techniques, build their confidence and let them have fun! These are perfect for introducing your child to the world of swimming or giving them that extra little boost to pass the stage they are currently at!

you can book your spaces online or via the Better UK app.

*These spaces are extremely limited, for more information or to secure your place, please contact at rosanna.abbott@gll.org

1-to-1 Lessons

If you're looking for a more personalised approach, try our 1-to-1 swimming lessons. Our qualified instructors will create a bespoke swimming programme tailored to you or your child's needs, supporting individual goals and abilities.

For all 1-to-1 enquiries please email our Area Swim School Lead: rosanna.abbott@gll.org 

Meet our Swimming Teachers

Area Swim School Lead

Meet Rosanna, our Area Swim School Lead for North Kesteven. 

Rosanna brings with her a wealth of experience teaching children how to swim and have fun in the water. She has been in swim clubs, competed and has taught for 5+ years. 

You can contact her at rosanna.abbott@gll.org with any queries.

Sarah - Swim Teacher

"I love teaching all of the different ages, stages and abilities. It is a very rewarding role. Knowing that you are helping people to learn a lifesaving skill, that is not only fun but also great for their health and wellbeing to have confidence in water."

Ben - Swim Teacher

I really enjoy the reward I get from seeing students progress through their swimming journey. 

I like to make things fun and take great pleasure in watching students grow in confidence and in their swimming abilities. 

I enjoy learning new things within my field to keep updated and challenged.

Customer Testimonials

"I love my lessons, we always have fun things to do and i get to turn my noodle into a motorbike" - Jacob 

"I like getting sinkers from the bottom of the pool at the end of the lesson, i feel like a mermaid!" - Ellie 

"My teacher is the best teacher ever!" - Daniel 

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I go if it's our first time attending a lesson?
First-time parents and children should go to the reception. The concierge will then guide them to the appropriate location and introduce their teacher.


Can I watch my child during the swimming lesson?
Parents can watch the lessons from the foyer area.


Do I need money for lockers?
Yes, members will need a small padlock for the lockers. these can be purchased at reception.


Do I need to pay for parking?
No, parking is free of charge.


Do I need to wear a swim hat (or does my child need to wear a swim hat)?
For hygiene and safety reasons, we recommend that all swimmers wear a swim hat in the pool. If you don’t have one, swim hats are available from our team.


For more information go to www.better.org.uk/swimming-lessons 

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