Our award winning Learn To Swim coaching programme seeks to help children become safe and competent swimmers.
This programme's core philosophy is of firstly establishing core aquatic skills, such as floating and treading water, before attempting to work on efficient stroke technique and later going on to develop a wider range of aquatic competences.
If you wish to book into a class, please see the section below for information about how to do this.
Please see the descriptions of each level of our Learn to Swim programme below.
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Introducing our NEW programme – the perfect way for your child to try swimming lessons before following our Learn to Swim pathway.
For just £12, your child can enjoy three weeks of swimming lessons, with 25-minute sessions led by our qualified teachers.
This is a fantastic way to introduce babies to an aquatic environment. The class teaches safe handling skills of babies in the water through the use of nursery rhymes and games, building the confidence of both the baby and parent in a fun and friendly environment! For babies aged up to 1yr.
Adult & toddler classes build upon skills already learned through Adult & Baby classes. This class focuses on the development of basic motor skills and swimming movements, through fun and games. For toddlers aged 1-2yrs.
This class starts to introduce independence in the water in preparation for pre-school classes. The support of the adult is available for added encouragement and confidence. For children aged 2-3yrs.
Pre-school is the first opportunity for children to experience full independence in the pool. The emphasis is on having fun in the water through the use of games and imagination and is specific to their age and stage of development. Through play children will learn the core aquatic skills that are essential for a smooth progression through the Learn 2 Swim levels. For children aged 3-4½yrs.
Introductory level aimed at developing water confidence of children with little or no prior experience of Learn 2 Swim
To further develop water confidence and develop core aquatic skills without aids. Develop the basic technique of the strokes, introducing the basic technique of sculling, and develop balance and buoyancy through a variety of activities.
To increase the competency of the core aquatic skills and develop basic stroke technique. Introduce and progress new core aquatic skills, develop stroke technique to include all four strokes, introduction to diving (pool permitting), and develop awareness and feel for the water through a variety of core aquatic skills
Further develop competency in all four strokes, achieve the Triple S award / Scotland’s Safe Swimmer Award, development of diving, and further developing Butterfly and Breaststroke aiming to achieve legal technique
To demonstrate competent technique in all four strokes, introduce lifesaving skills and basic aquatic discipline skills, and to provide basic skills to enable progression in to all aquatic sports or disciplines including life saving
All primary school classes are available for those who may need more assistance and support. They will be involved in games-based activities to help them learn skills such as breathing, submerging and moving in the water. Swimming strokes will be introduced gradually once a child has learned basic core aquatic skills.
Designed specifically for young people aged 12–16, this programme supports those who are learning to swim later than others or who would benefit from a more age-appropriate, confidence-led environment.
Whether you’re learning to swim for the first time, returning after a break, or looking to improve your fitness and technique, our adult coaching programme is here to support you every step of the way.
Club Ready is the final stage of the Learn to Swim programme when swimmers will have mastered all of the four main strokes and be ready to further develop in a club environment.
Improvement and maintaining stroke technique over distance and develop basic training and race skills producing a swimmer who is Club Ready
Rookie Lifeguard, affiliated with RLSS is available to children aged 8-15yrs who have completed at least Swim Skills 4 of the Learn to Swim Programme.
As a Rookie kids will learn special lifesaving skills to help save themselves and know what to do if others get into difficulty in the water. As well as offering parents the comfort of knowing your children are aware of the dangers of swimming, they will develop a solid safety education, and will learn rescue and resuscitation techniques.
There are three stages within Rookie, with each stage consisting of 3 skill levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold.
Please note, Bronze must be completed before progressing accordingly through the levels
