Children's Group
Swimming Lessons
Our children's swimming lessons are Ideal for children aged 4 through to 13, and are designed to develop confident and competent swimmers through fun and enjoyment.​ Our qualified instructors will teach your child to swim unaided, develop key aquatic skills, improve technique, and understand the fundamentals of water safety.
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At Swim, Dip n Dive we understand that each child learns at their own pace, and our dedicated instructors focus on tailoring lessons and teaching methods to suit your child's needs as they progress in their swimming journey. We follow Swim England's Learn to Swim framework, a structured seven-stage program with clear goals for continuous development. This ensures that every child makes steady progress and achieves important milestones.
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Availability:
Weekday Evenings @ Riverside Holiday Park, Banks, Southport PR9 8DF
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Enroll today and and let them discover the joys of swimming!​​
Learn to Swim Stage 1-7
Swim England Framework
The Swim England Learn to Swim Framework is about developing confident and competent swimmers.​ Children learn best through fun and games, and this framework maintains a strong emphasis on enjoyment in the water. Using a games-led approach, it teaches the essential aquatic skills necessary to become competent swimmers, including:
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Entry
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Exits
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Floatation and Balance
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Rotation and Orientation
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Streamlining
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Aquatic Breathing
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Travel and Coordination
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Water Safety
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Health and Fitness
By learning and combining these skills, children can master all four strokes: front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
Benefits of Swimming Lessons
01. Health Benefits
Swimming is a full-body workout that improves cardiovascular health, builds strength, enhances flexibility, and increases stamina. For children aged 4-13, swimming regularly contributes to overall physical fitness, promoting a healthy lifestyle and supporting their physical development.
02. Water Safety
Learning to swim competently and safely ensures that children understand the fundamentals of water safety. This knowledge reduces the risk of drowning and helps them respond appropriately in water-related emergencies, making them safer around pools, lakes, and the sea.
03. Social Skills
Swimming lessons and team activities foster social interaction and teamwork. Children learn to communicate, cooperate, and support each other in a group setting, enhancing their social skills and building friendships through shared experiences in the water.
04. Confidence
Gaining swimming skills increases children's confidence and self-esteem. As they reach milestones and advance through swimming levels, they experience a sense of achievement, motivating them to set and accomplish goals in other areas of their lives.