LEARN TO SWIM WITH THE RIGHT LESSON FOR YOU OR YOUR CHILD
Whether you’re looking to improve your child’s confidence in the water, swim safety awareness or want to help your child learn to swim, we have swimming classes that cater for all levels of ability and ages.
Baby & Parent Swim
Teach your baby to learn to swim with Better swimming lessons. Our SWIMBiES classes are tailored to children ages 3 months to 4 years, providing a fun syllabus to help you and your child build water confidence that lasts a lifetime.
Children's Swimming Lessons
Our engaging children's swim classes take place across the UK for all ages and abilities, at affordable prices. Not only that, our Swim School helps your child gain confidence and independence in the water while having fun.
Adult Swim Lessons
Adult Swimming Lessons is the ultimate programme that is designed to cater all of your swimming needs. Whether you're a novice swimmer seeking to learn the basics, looking to refine your technique, or wanting to enhance your fitness levels, these sessions are here to assist you in making the most of your time in the pool.
OUR PROGRAMME FOR PARENT AND TODDLER SWIMMING LESSONS
SWIMBiES are our swimming lessons for children ages 3 months to school age, providing a fun syllabus to help guide you and your child to build water confidence that lasts a lifetime.
As a parent, grandparent or guardian, you can join your little one in the pool to share their first splashes. Our baby and infant swimming lessons are led by experienced and qualified teachers who are there to guide you and your little one every step of the way.
Dippers (3 to 12 months)
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 (13 months to 2 years)
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 (2 to 4 years)
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.
Pre-School – ages 3 to 5 years
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.
OUR CHILD AND YOUTH SWIMMING PROGRAMMES
We recognise that not all children will be at the same level when it comes to swimming. That’s why we have children’s swimming classes for all ability levels and ages. Below is an outline of our Swim School classes and ability groups for children aged 4 – 16 years. If your child is younger, we also offer Swimbies, which are baby and infant classes for children aged 3 months and older.
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.
By the end of this course, your child will be able to swim 10 meters unaided learning the basics of all 4 swimming strokes.
We believe that children of any age can, and should, learn to swim. That’s why we offer special Foundation classes for older beginners, starting from aged 9 as well as Foundation swimming lessons for teens.
Groups available:
Teaching Pool: Sessions run every 30 minutes on weekdays between 15:45 - 18:15 and 09:15 - 11:45 on Saturday
Main Pool: Sessions run every 30 minutes on weekdays between 15:45 - 18:15 and 09:15 - 11:45 on Saturday
Book nowDevelopment – 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.
Groups available:
Main Pool: Sessions run every 30 minutes on weekdays 16:00 - 18:00 and 09:00 - 11:00 on Saturday
Book nowAcademy – 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.
Groups available:
Main Pool: Wednesday 18:00 - 18:45, Friday 17:30 - 18:15 and Saturday 11:00 - 11:45
Book nowOUR SWIMMING CLASSES FOR ADULTS
Whether you want to learn to swim, improve your technique or fitness, or even train for an event, our team will help you make the most of your time in the pool in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Adult Swimming Lessons - Beginner/Improver
Best for: Swimming beginners and improvers
Whether you are getting in the pool for the first time or refreshing and improving your swimming skills, come and learn . Our Adult Swimming Lessons can be booked either as a course, please go to our lessons and course booking site or as a drop-in session. Ideal for beginners, these lessons will cover the basics, giving you a great foundation for improvement.
Monday 18:45 - 19:30 and Wednesday 19:00 - 19:45
Adult Swimming Coaching
Best for: Confident swimmers looking to improve their fitness
These adult swimming fitness classes are focused on improving swimming technique to help you stay healthy. Whether you’re training for an event or just want to improve your overall health, these series of drills will help improve your performance and meet new people. Adult Swimming Coaching Fitness is currently available for Better members who can book drop-in sessions via the app or Better website.
Wednesday 19:45 - 20:30