Designed for every stage of childhood
From first splashes through to confident independent swimming, Swim Academy provides safe, structured lessons that help kids build confidence, develop essential life skills and enjoy every step of their swimming journey.
Designed for every stage of childhood
From first splashes through to confident independent swimming, Swim Academy provides safe, structured lessons that help kids build confidence, develop essential life skills and enjoy every step of their swimming journey.
Every child develops differently. That’s why Swim Academy offers structured programmes designed around age, confidence and ability, helping every child feel supported as they progress in the water.
Age-based lessons designed to help babies and toddlers discover the joys of water through engaging water-play activities.
Parent and baby bonding
Warm family pools (31–33°C)
Experienced swim teachers
Small class sizes
Group progress reviews and feedback
Sensory toys, songs and nursery rhymes
Ability-based lessons designed to help children develop confidence in the water, swimming technique and essential water safety skills.
Follows Swim England framework
Learn to swim all 4 strokes and swim up to 100m
Engaging lessons of small numbers (max 6 swimmers)
Experienced swim teachers
Group progress reviews and feedback
Why choose us?
We believe swimming is one of the most important life skills a child can learn. That’s why every lesson is designed to build confidence, progression and enjoyment in a safe, supportive environment.
Modern, spacious facilities
We own and operate all of our pools, offering modern, spacious facilities. With free parking and Thrive cafes in all locations, it’s a convenient and stress free experience at Swim Academy.
Structured, accredited progression
Children progress through the trusted Swim England Framework, building confidence, water safety and swimming ability following a clear and structured pathway.
Flexible and convenient lessons
Our lessons have flexible start dates so children can start lessons at any time, rather than being locked into term blocks.
Can’t make a lesson? You can register up to 3 adult Swim Buddies, allowing trusted family members or carers to attend lessons with your child.
Understand your child’s development
Track your child’s progress through Splosh’s Chat - a dedicated 10-minute group feedback session with your swim teacher after every lesson.
Dedicated swim teachers
Friendly and experienced swim teachers deliver lessons focused on creating safe, supportive and engaging learning environments.
Celebrate your child’s achievements
Free certificates, including Swimmer of the Week, presented to your child after lessons to recognise progress, celebrate their achievements, and to help them develop a lifelong love of the water.
Baby Swim lesson stages
0-9 Months
Pool Pals
This is the start of an amazing journey where babies are introduced to the world of water. Through play, they will build water confidence and immerse themselves in the sensory experience of the pool.
9-24 Months
Super Splashers
Continuing their journey, group activities support social development through play and guided discovery. Your child will start to move their arms and legs in the water, as well as develop their floating skills.
24-36 Months
Water Wonders
Now is the time for your child to embrace the adventure of becoming more independent with less immediate support. Through play and exploration, they will become more confident in the water as they start developing their breathing skills.
3-4 Years
Early Explorers
It's time for your child to start exploring the water more, with partial support from parent or guardian in the water. Our lessons become more structured, and your child will begin to learn how to move and travel through the water in different directions, go under the water, float on their front and back, as well as travelling 10m without support.
Learn to Swim 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.
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.
Ready to find the right lesson?
Find your nearest Swim Academy location and book your child’s next swimming lesson today.