Shallow end: Splash and Floaters
Babies, toddlers and pre-school children, in water 0.6 to 0.9 m deep with a teacher beside them.
Splash and Floaters
Parent and baby classes, then first strokes on their own.
0.6 m
Splash
6 months to 3 years, with a parent
Happy on their back, kicking and blowing bubbles.
- Splashing and kicking with support
- Floating on the back with a parent
- Going under, held and calm
Up to 6 babies, each with a parent (sample).
0.9 m
Floaters
3 to 5 years
Floats alone and pushes off the wall to glide.
- Putting the face in and blowing bubbles
- Floating and gliding alone
- Getting out at the side safely
Up to 4 children, teacher in the water (sample).
Water at 32°C
Warm enough for babies and nervous beginners to relax (sample).
Four swimmers per teacher
Every child gets turns, help and praise in every lesson (sample).
Teachers in the water
For every class under five, the teacher is in the pool next to your child.
Not sure where to start?
Book a free assessment on Saturday morning and a teacher will help you choose the stage.