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Children’s Swimming Lessons

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Children’s Swimming Lessons

Ensure that your children grow up to be strong and confident swimmers – get them swimming early!

At The Edge we offer a fantastic range of quality children’s swimming lessons throughout the year.

Our children’s swimming lessons follow Swim England’s ‘Learn to Swim Programme.’ The programme is delivered by Swim England qualified Level 2 Swimming Teachers., and covers the basics of swimming for children, through to gaining complete confidence in the water.

What do we offer?

  • Our programme runs in conjunction with our 12 week scheme of work.
  • Lessons take place on Saturday and Sunday mornings
  • Low class sizes with a maximum of 10 children per teacher
  • An assistant available for nervous swimmers or those who require additional help

Children’s Swimming Programmes

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Swim-a-Song

Our Swim-a-Song programme offers an alternative and fun way to introduce adults with babies or very young children to the exciting world of swimming.

The sessions teach children to swim through song and rhyme, using well-known favourites like ‘ring a roses’ and ‘here we go round the swimming pool’.

These lessons are a fantastic way to introduce your child to the initial steps of swimming, promoting early years water confidence. The sessions also allow for bonding between adult and child, and aims to give adults the skills to continue to teach their children in their own time.

How old does my child need to be?

Lessons are open for children aged from 4 months to 36 months. Children older than 36 months but younger than 4 years of age would qualify for our Ducklings lessons.

When do lessons take place?

Lessons take place on Saturday and Sunday mornings with classes taking place at selected times between 08:30 and 13:00.

How much do lessons cost?

Lessons are purchased in bundles of 12 and cost £81, equating to £6.75 per lesson. The £81 cost must be paid in full prior to your lessons beginning when completing the booking process.

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Click here and fill in the form to register your interest for Swim-a-Song lessons.

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Duckling Awards

Our Duckling programme is the perfect way for children aged three and four to explore and enjoy the fun of learning to swim.

These sessions teach children to swim through independent lessons, which help to build confidence and develop skills.

How old does my child need to be?

Lessons are open for children between the ages of 3 and 4 years of age. If your child is older than the age of 4 then your child would be in the bracket for Stage 1 lessons.

When do lessons take place?

Lessons take place on Saturday and Sunday mornings with classes taking place at selected times between 08:45 and 13:00.

How much do lessons cost?

Lessons are purchased in bundles of 12 and cost £81, equating to £6.75 per lesson. The £81 cost must be paid in full prior to your lessons beginning when completing the booking process.

Enquire Now

Click here and fill in the form to register your interest for Ducklings lessons.

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