Stage 1

This is for children who have no previous water experience and are trying to help their confidence grow. This stage is suitable for children aged 3 and above. Your child will have fun, engaging in games while learning basic movements. Our staff will try to make children as comfortable as possible when in the water.

Stage 2

Within this stage your child will be taught to swim more independently on their front and back over distances of 5 meters. An increased amount of correct leg kick will be expected in order to pass (correct swimming position) which will be taught within this stage.

Stage 3

All additional strokes will be introduced to the child so they have a greater understanding of the 4 key strokes. The correct swimming position will be worked on within this stage in order to allow all strokes to develop correctly. The distance children swim in the water will increase up to 10 metres on both front and back. Breaststroke and Butterfly will be introduced, with the use of an aid (woggle or finn), also up to 10 metres.

Stage 4

Within stage 4, the quality of the stroke is taught, allowing the child to swim more efficiently. Both kicking and arm strokes will be put together to allow the stroke to work better as a whole. Within this stage we would expect to see an increase in the child’s confidence and distances of 10-25 metres to be swam frequently and more efficiently on all strokes.

Stage 5

The technique of all four strokes will be developed to a higher standard within this stage as children will have the confidence to develop these effectively. Additional water skills will also be developed. This includes water safety skills such as learning to tread water and using sculling in a range of ways. All four strokes and skills will need to be at a given standard in order to pass this stage.

Stage 6

Developing the skills taught within stage five and refining the standard of the child’s breathing within the strokes is key within this stage. Increased distances with basic warm ups and cool downs will also be added.

Stage 7

Your child can join one of our 1 hour classes at this stage. Also competitive skill such as tumble turns will be added and longer swims will be added and used frequently within lessons. Dives will be developed and used at the start of swims in order to give the child a greater understanding of different starts used within swimming. Increasing distances and an introduction to small sets will be also added.

Hour Class

This session will be 60 minutes in length which will allow the children to complete a full session of warm up, main set and cool down. Changes within speeds, sets and distances will be changed on a weekly basis in order to allow your child and yourselves to choose the path you would like to take after the learn to swim journey has ended. Children will be shown how to swim effectively with starts and finishes added into the programme. Your child would have options to join Team Swim City or go onto a competitive club also at this point.

Private 1-1

Private lessons are for all ages and abilities, from children all the way up to adults. In Private lessons, you or your child will improve faster as they do get more done in a lesson. The lesson will also be tailored around the pupil so they improve and learn faster. We have all abilities in our private lessons, from stage 1 swimmers, to national club level swimmers, to adults learning to swim.

Private 2-1

Private lessons are for all ages and abilities, from children all the way up to adults. In Private lessons, you or your child will improve faster as they do get more done in a lesson. The lesson will also be tailored around the pupil so they improve and learn faster. We have all abilities in our private lessons, from stage 1 swimmers, to national club level swimmers, to adults learning to swim.

Adult Group

Adult lessons are taken by Jonny himself and are for all levels of ability. These lessons are designed to be tailored to each individual person’s goals, so whatever goal you have, Jonny will push you to get that and more. The lesson is a hour long if you do group session, or 30 minutes long if you go for private lessons. When we say any ability, we mean any. In our classes now, we have a range from European Triathlon masters champion, to those trying to learn to swim. In the lessons, we will improve technique and then add distance to gain fitness.