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Swimming Development
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Adult & Child Classes
ClassAge
Tadpoles6 - 15 months
Frogs16 months - 2.5 years
Ducklingsfrom 2.5 years
Ottersfrom approx. 3.5 years, must enter through Ducklings

For Tadpole, Frog and Duckling classes a parent/carer joins the child in the water. For Otters the parent/carer normally stays on poolside.

  • All classes are offered on the first come, first served basis
  • Lessons cost £3.10 per 30 minute class and are paid in blocks following the school term calendar
  • Payment for the first term will be required on booking

Joining a class: please apply via the waiting list and we will be in contact to offer a space when one is available.

Progression:
TADPOLES Parent handling, trawling on front and back, attempt submersion
FROGS Blow bubbles, jump in with support, submerge happily, attempt leg kick
DUCKLINGS Float front and back with two floats, face in with bubbles, fully submerge, leg kick
OTTERS Kick 5m front and back with one float, independent jump in and submerge
Once Otters has been completed the swimmer then progresses to the ILSS Swim Start class, bypassing Swim Confidence (see the ILSS page)