The swimming pool at Edith Weston Academy is heated from a lovely 30 degrees. This pool environment is ideal for children to feel comfortable and relaxed in the water. We will support you in teaching various holds and learning to use various swimming aids to encourage confidence and independent swimming. These sessions are not only water introduction for your child but we also create an environment where we encourage you to enjoy the aquatic playground together, building on your special bond in a calm, supportive and non-competitive environment.

PARENT & BABY/TODDLER

Our ‘Parent & Baby/Toddler/ sessions are designed for babies and children from 4 months to 3 years old. Our group sessions run on a Wednesday afternoon between 1:15pm and 2:45pm (term time only). We ensure your child is in the right group for their age and ability. Our sessions are small so that our skilled teachers can work with each child’s needs within a group environment. We are aware that each child works and develops at their own pace and therefore our sessions are not too rigid, children learn through repetition so we ensure our programme is flexible enough in order for you and your little one to learn through fun, play and meet new friends!

We always have a strong focus on teaching lifesaving skills from a young age, we help babies/toddlers to learn the skills they need to help keep them safe in and around water, until they are able to swim independently. 

Our sessions are focused on reading and understanding each child’s cues and their willingness to join in everything that we do in the pool together. We work with their own individual milestones and introduce that in the water environment. The person they learn best from is you by observation and imitation. In order for your little one to feel confident and start to become independent in the water they need to be happy with water being on their face, over their head and in their ears,  which is why there is an important focus on adults going under the water for their babies/toddlers to watch. It is then only a matter of time until they begin to imitate you, initially just by putting their faces in the water (or maybe even just a tongue) but before long they are joyfully putting themselves in and under the water by choice.

For any parents or carers who are unable to go under the water themselves for any reason, we will never put any pressure on you to do so, and we will stand in for you as the person who goes under the water for your child to watch. But we will also work with you to help you overcome your fears and teach you techniques to make it more comfortable, so that you both can discover the joy of the underwater world together.

PRICE

Our price for a group 30 mins session is £14. We do not operate on a ‘pay per class’ basis. Payment is required in advance of joining the sessions for the half-term block. Please arrive 10 mins before your swim splash class is due to begin to allow time for changing.

WHY US?

‘I have had such a great experience with these baby swimming lessons! The instructors are very patient, kind, and knowledgeable, creating a safe and welcoming environment for both babies and parents. Our little one looks forward to every session and has grown so much in confidence and comfort in the water. I love the gentle, play-based approach that helps babies feel at ease. I couldn’t recommend these lessons more highly.” Luisa Almond - May’25

2025 TERM DATES: Wed 3rd Sept - Wed 15th Oct - (7 weeks block)