We allocate 30 minutes for a lesson (45 minutes for Stage 7 and above) but that does not mean that your child will be in the pool for the whole 30 minutes. The teacher is required to take a register at the start of every lesson for safeguarding and health and safety reasons. We also … 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. Don’t forget – your child is entitled to FREE swimming at any of our general swim sessions (at any … Continued
Most of our group swimming lessons are 30 minutes. However, they increase to 45 minutes from Stage 7 onwards. Please note, this does include, drop off and pick up time, getting in and out of the swimming pool, as well as the teacher taking a register.
The 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 the … Continued
This will depend on their strengths and weaknesses to help the teachers focus on their individual needs.
This will vary depending on skills and experience, if they started in an adult and child session they may move faster initially as they are familiar with the framework. Some children are also more naturally competent and confident in the water so will progress faster. If you have any concerns, please speak with the Swim … Continued
You/your child will need the following items for swimming lessons: Swimming costume/trunks/shorts Towel Shampoo & shower gel Hair clips/hair bands Swimming cap if desired Goggles Armbands (if child has their own) – however, we do provide swimming aids during lessons. Any medication that may be required (such as inhaler, epi pen etc.) For Rookie Lifeguard … Continued
We do not advise people swim on a full stomach. Do not eat in the hour you are coming swimming. If children are coming straight from school for swimming lessons they may need a small snack to maintain energy levels.
When booking into swimming lessons please let us know if your child has any medical conditions. This will then be uploaded on to their profile on the Swimming Lesson portal so your child’s teacher is aware. Please pop any medical conditions we need to be aware of over to us via email to info@mvtlc.org. Your … Continued
