What age groups do you cater to in your swim school?
Swimmers can start lessons with us from 2 years old in a parent and child class.
At 3 1/2 years, children can join a Pre-School beginner's class.
We offer a range of lessons for all ability.
How many children are in a swim class?
We have a maximum of 6 children in our Pre-School Beginners classes. There is also at least one water helper if not two, depending on the number of swimmers in each class.
In our Improvers classes, we have a maximum of 7 children per class
After our Improvers class, children progress on to our Advanced. These classes have a maximum of 9 children per class.
How do you progress the children through different swim levels?
We tailor our lessons to the needs of our swimmers and they make great progress.
We review our swimmers throughout the term and we move pupils onto the next stage when we know they are ready. We follow the Swim England Learn to swim Program.
What is the duration of each class?
Classes are 30 minutes long.
Do I need to get in the pool with my child?
Only for Parent & Toddler.
From 3.5 years, children can join the Pre-School beginner class where a parent doesn’t need to join them in the pool.
Can parents/guardians watch the swimming lessons?
Yes. We are limited in space so we ask for only one spectator per family group.
How experienced are your swimming teachers?
Our teachers have many years of experience in the swimming industry.
All our teachers are qualified swimming Instructors.
Teachers hold various other qualifications, including, RLSS National Pool Lifeguard, and STA Safeguarding for Children & Vulnerable Adults.
How do I book lessons?
An enrolment form is sent to you via Email. Once filled in and returned with payment your booking will be secured.
Do you offer any school holiday or summer swim courses?
Yes, take a look at our crash courses for more information.
Do you provide any certifications or assessments of progress?
We follow the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme that assesses for skills, distance and technique and we award badges and certificates at certain milestones.
At the end of the term, swimmers can purchase any awards of any achievement they have made during the term.
How does the swim school accommodate children with water phobia or anxiety?
Our teachers are experienced in helping anxious learners, please let us know when booking and we can advise the teacher.
Can siblings swim at the same time?
Yes, We have multiple lessons taking place with a verity of different stages in each time slot which makes it easy for siblings to swim at the same time.
What do I need to bring to class?
We automatically send out welcome packs before your first class. If you haven’t received it, please let us know.
You will need to bring a swimsuit, towel and swim hat. Goggles are optional if needed. We supply learning equipment, such as flotation aids.
For children not yet toilet trained you will need a swim nappy.
What Goggles should my child wear?
Goggles can be helpful in assisting your child to learn to swim and may make your child feel comfortable in the pool while they are learning and can help them develop their aquatic breathing skills as they learn to put their face in the water.
However, it is vital swimmers are comfortable swimming with and without goggles so they don’t panic in an unexpected situation.
If you are buying goggles choose a pair with BSI instructions on the packaging for the correct way to put on and take off goggles.
Choose a pair that fit properly. Leaking goggles could affect the swimmer wand waste lesson time.
Ensure your swimmer knows how to fit and adjust goggles properly.
For medical and other associated reasons when swimmers have to wear goggles. Please let us know so we can update our medical records.
Do you offer trial lessons?
We don’t offer trial lessons as your child needs to be fully booked and paid for in order to reserve their place, as we have a maximum number of children per class.
What's the best way to contact you if I have any questions or concerns?
You can contact us on ducklingstodolphins@hotmail.co.uk