FAQ Topic: Swimming Lessons

You can see this information in the Swimming Lesson portal. This will show progression, the criteria of the stage and much more!

If there is not any space for your child to move into the next group, please speak with our Front of House team. We recommend for your child to stay in the same group until a space becomes available. The teacher will ensure that your child is still being challenged in the lesson. Remember, all … Continued

If we have to cancel a lesson due to a pool closure we will contact you via phone/email. As is stated in the terms and conditions agreed at the time of sign-up, we guarantee you will reive 48 lessons within the financial year and we will keep track of all cancelled lessons. If you receive … Continued

Each lesson is allocated 30 minutes (or 45 minutes for Stage 7 and above). This total time includes more than just swimming — it also covers essential activities such as taking the register for safeguarding purposes, explaining the lesson goals, and allowing time for your child to enter and exit the pool safely. As a … Continued

We ask that all spectators use our spectator areas to view their child’s swimming lesson. If you have any concerns, please speak to a member of staff.

It is possible to swim before and after your lesson/your child’s lesson, if there is a general swim session available. If your child is under the age of 8, they must be accompanied by an adult. Please be aware that outside of your child’s scheduled lesson times — including the day of your child’s lesson … Continued

Our WaterWise group swimming lessons are 30 minutes for Discovery Ducklings, Ducklings and Stages 1-6. However, they then increase to 45 minutes from Stage 7 onwards. Please note that this time includes drop-off and pick-up, entering and exiting the pool and the teacher taking the register.

Our WaterWise lessons are led by a Swim England (formerly ASA) qualified swimming teacher with a class including a maximum of 12 swimmers. The teacher will provide a variety of fun based activities to help the swimmers learn new skills and provide feedback and instruction to help each individual swimmer develop. As the lessons progress … Continued

Within each WaterWise group, swimmers may be at slightly different stages in their development or may need to focus on specific skills. Our teachers tailor activities to meet each child’s individual needs, ensuring they are appropriately challenged and supported. This personalised approach helps every swimmer make steady progress, even if they are working on different … Continued

Progress through each stage of the WaterWise programme varies for every child. Factors such as previous experience, natural confidence in the water and individual ability all play a role. Children who have participated in adult and child sessions (Discovery Ducklings or Ducklings) often progress more quickly at first, as they’re already familiar with the structure … Continued