Structured swimming lessons designed to help kids build confidence, develop technique and become safe, capable swimmers.
Lessons follow the trusted Swim England framework and support progression through clearly defined stages based on age and ability.
Building confidence, technique and lifelong skills
Our Learn to Swim programme helps children develop the essential skills needed to become confident and independent swimmers.
Water confidence
Helping children feel safe and capable in the water.
Swimming technique
Developing skills across all four swimming strokes.
Water safety
Teaching important lifelong safety skills and pool awareness.
Structured progression
Supporting development through clearly defined ability based stages.
Structured lessons designed around progression
Lessons are delivered in small groups with a maximum of 6 swimmers per class, helping ensure every child receives the attention and support needed to progress confidently. Each lesson includes 30 minutes in the water followed by Splosh’s Chat - a dedicated 10 minute feedback session where parents can discuss progress and next steps with their swim teacher.
Not sure which stage is right for your child?
Use our Swim Stage Checker to quickly understand which lesson is best suited to your child’s age and ability. It only takes 2 minutes and removes the guesswork from choosing the right lesson.
Meet Splosh
and friends
Splosh and Dive help guide children through their swim journey, creating a fun and engaging experience that supports learning and confidence in the water. Alongside Team Splosh, children progress through structured stages while enjoying a rewarding introduction to fitness and water safety.
Lesson stages
Stage 1
Magic Movers
Using fun games and floatation equipment, children will develop their basic movement skills and water confidence, along with safety in and around the water, helping to build the foundations for future swimming skills and techniques.
Stage 2
Awesome Adventures
Children will start to learn how to get in and out of the water safely, including jumping in, along with basic floating and traveling through the water. They will also learn to get themselves in an upright position, unaided.
Stage 3
Pool Pioneers
Now we go below the surface, as children learn to submerge themselves safely under water and continue to develop safely getting into the water. Further techniques will help them achieve a 10 metres swim on their front and back, unaided.
Stage 4
Kicking Kids
Let's get moving, as children learn to master their kicking technique for all four strokes (front, back, breast, and butterfly) and further develop their buoyancy skills, bringing it all together to swim at least 10 metres.
Stage 5
Terrific Treaders
Standing on their own two feet (in the water at least) it's time to tread water and develop lifesaving water skills. Children will also perform all strokes to the standard of the Swim England framework.
Stage 6
Club Champs
Now we really master all four strokes as children develop efficient and effective swimming techniques and coordinated breathing. They will also develop their safety skills, by learning to swim in clothes.
Stage 7
Aqua Athletes
Using all the skills from their previous stages, children will develop their stamina as they master the timing for all four strokes and perform them for a minimum of 25 metres. Three of the strokes will be combined to create a 100-metre linked routine.
Splish.
Splash.
Splosh.
Splish. Splash. Splosh.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Lessons take place in the warm, shallow, family pool, although some advanced classes may occasionally transition to the main 25m pool.
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30 minutes in the water, plus an optional 10-minute Splosh’s Chat feedback.
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Swim England framework.
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Towel
Goggles (optional)
Swimwear
Padlock
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Qualified teachers, lifeguards on duty, and regular water quality checks.
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All lessons are group-based with a maximum of 6 swimmers per class. We keep our classes small to ensure maximum time with each child.
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No, Learn to Swim lessons focus on giving children independent confidence in the water. Parents and adults can watch from either the poolside, or one of our Thrive cafes, depending on location.
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The teacher will deliver the lesson from the poolside.
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Lessons designed to be fun and interactive, so your child is engaged and motivated as they progress. Lessons are ability-based stages so your child feels confident learning alongside other children with similar skills.
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Your child will become a confident, capable swimmer, able to complete at least 25 metres in all 4 strokes.
They will learn to swim without floatation devices, swim up to 100 metres, master all four strokes, jump, dive, turn in water, and build water safety and confidence.
Ready to start your child’s swim journey?
Find your nearest Swim Academy location and book your child’s next swimming lesson today.