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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions.

You will be made to feel welcome anytime! The main thing is that you do start them swimming from an early age. 
We work on bonding and creating trust.  Always learning at the child’s individual pace.  Thus enabling them to enjoy & respect the water not only through their classes with us but for their whole life.
Every child benefits from being in the water.  
Not only does it improve whole development of mind and body, we believe swimming is a skill every child should learn.  
Studies show that pre school swimming lessons are incredibly good for early motor skill development, cognitive development and in social and emotional development.
Being in the water with your child is a special and unique bonding experience with focused attention.
  • Swimming develops stronger heart and lung muscles; improving cardio- respiratory system.
  • Improves sleep patterns & appetite.
  • Improved baby communication: reading non-verbal signs and signals.
  • Teaches relaxation.
  • Motor control, agility, co-ordination and balance development.
  • Social development, making friends and learning with others.
  • Improved water confidence, and respect for the environment.
  • Early water safety awareness and skills.
  • Early swimming development.

Via the website or class4kids. During re enrolments class details are emailed.

Payment can be made via BACS or using our booking system – class4kids

Potty trained children and adults will need normal swimming clothes 
If your child wears a nappy they are required to wear a double nappy system (a disposable nappy and swimsuit).  
It is also advisable that babies 12 months and under wear a wet suit type costume The warmer your baby/child is in the water the better they will engage. 
A towel is essential.  
All other equipment such as flotation aids and toys are provided.
No!…
We do teach and create opportunities for your baby/child to go under the water.
This only happens when both the parent and child feel comfortable. We listen and engage with the child ensuring they are communicating positive signals that they want to go underwater.
 
The Swimming Teachers Association encourage the use of baby/child led practices in swimming lessons.
Water creates an ideal medium to spend quality time together, it promotes skin to skin contact, trust and builds up the bond between parent and child. Being ‘relaxed’ is so important in class, enjoy the 30 minute session of uninterrupted quality time together. 
 
It’s important to allow time to  feel, hear, watch, taste and listen. Learning to swim  allows young children time to discover the world around them through exploratory activities and games.  We have lots of exciting themed lessons to allow babies and toddlers to play and explore. 
If a child is not enjoying doing something they previously did, it is most commonly because they are learning a new skill or going through a physical development stage.  Milestones!
Are they teething? Learning to crawl, stand or walk?
Learning something new (out of the water) can sometimes effect what happens in the water. The developing brain needs time to take in and process the new information or skill being learnt. 
 
Be patient, working at your child’s pace and following their lead on playing and participating in activities is the best way to support your child through these times. We use toys & discovery play to help our babies/children enjoy learning in the water.