Our teachers and lessons
All of our teachers are fully qualified to Level 2 and are professional, passionate and pupil focused. Our experienced, qualified teachers follow the Swim England framework and go through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for your peace of mind and safety of your children.
Teachers also have Continual Professional Development to keep them up to date with the latest aquatic developments.
With the focus on fun and enjoyment, swimmers progress faster, with greater confidence and with increased self-belief.
Good swimming lessons are made up of five key elements:
- the Swim England Learn to Swim Pathway - this ensures your children are receiving the best possible instruction with qualified teachers
- qualified knowledgeable teachers - ask about the Swim England qualifications your child's teacher holds
- the seven Learn to Swim stages - good swimming lessons will use the Swim England Learn to Swim Pathway seven stages. Each stage carefully takes your child from learner to competent swimmer by Key Stage 2
- fun and games - a good swimming lesson will take a games-based approach. If it is not enjoyable, your child is less likely to learn
- water skills and awareness - teachers should be aware of your child developing water skills such as buoyancy and moving around in the water. They should also stress the need to understand swimming as fitness and a way to keep fit
As a parent you will want as much information as possible to ensure your swimming lessons provider is good. As well as the five elements, here are a few more basic facts about good swimming lessons:
- most lessons last around 30 minutes and children should be as active as possible throughout the lesson. All children should be having fun
- swimming strokes should be introduced gradually once your child has acquired the basic skills. These should not be introduced immediately
- under no circumstances should teachers force children into activities. Children have to understand why they are doing it to be able to consistently carry out the skill