Swimming lessons
Small group and private lessons available!
Small group lessons for young people in a warm pool
Our tailored small group lessons take place in a warm pool heated to 31 degrees. With a maximum of 4 swimmers in the beginners classes, each swimmer gets the attention they need. Our expert teachers assess the swimmers each week so you can see their progress.
Why Woodrow?
Excellent pupil-teacher ratios
We keep our classes small so that your child gets dedicated attention and guidance during their lesson.
Lifeguards in every lesson
Safety always comes first at Woodrow, you will spot our friendly RLSS trained lifeguards during your lessons.
Teachers in water
Our teachers will be in the water to help with technique, nerves and as a helping hand whilst your children gain the confidence and skills.
Good value
With the small class ratios, clean, warm facility and expert teachers our lessons are great value for money.
Who we teach
Our group lessons start with our preschool classes from 3 years old. Parents must watch the lessons from our viewing area. Whether your child is a beginner or an improver, we have the lessons to suit all young people.
Our lessons
Group swimming lessons
Lessons available from 3 years old. Our beginner classes have a teacher in the water with a maximum of four swimmers.
Private lessons
Looking for lessons tailored to your needs, private lessons are for you! Our teachers can tailor each lesson to your needs. These lessons are suitable for both children and adults looking to improve their swimming.
Our pool and facilities
We have male and female changing rooms upstairs as well as a unisex changing downstairs, with lift access. All changing rooms have toilets and showers to use before the lessons. You don’t need to bring any equipment, we will provide all floats needed for the lessons. If swimmers would like to wear goggles and/or swim hats, please bring these with you.
Our friendly team
Our friendly swimming teachers are fully qualified with Swim England or STA certifications, and they’re background-checked too. They’re here to make sure learners have fun and feel safe in the water. Plus, they’ll keep track of progress, which you can easily check online anytime.
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Swimming lesson FAQs
No, we currently do not offer lessons for adults. But you can come to our public swimming sessions.
No, our teachers are in the water with the children for our Pre-school to Beginner 2 classes.
We advise that any snacks are eaten at least an hour before their swimming lesson starts to avoid their body rejecting any recent foods consumed.
We recommend that you do not arrive any earlier than 10 minutes before the lesson start time.
Yes. We have indoor and outdoor viewing areas for spectators to watch from. Parents are only permitted on poolside when invited by the swimming teacher or lifeguard, for example, if they feel it will help to settle your child if they get upset.
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No, although swimming hats are beneficial, they are not compulsory. We suggest that swimmers with long hair tie it back and clip it away from their face so it doesn’t affect breathing technique and/or become a distraction.
To cancel lessons, you will need to cancel your direct debit with your bank before the 15th of any month. Your lessons will then finish at the end of that month.
Parents have online access to Home Portal where you’re able to see your child’s assessments. Children are given a score out of five for each skill. If you wish for more detail than this or to find out how you can help your child progress, please contact us.
Payments will be taken via a monthly direct debit, from your bank account. The direct debit will come out on 1st and cover the lessons for that month.
No, we cannot freeze swimming lessons.
We are unable to offer refunds or credits for lessons missed due to sickness.
This is a very tricky question to answer and one we get asked a lot. Each child will progress at their own rate and their rate of progression will largely depend upon how confident they are in the water and how much exposure they have to the water outside of lessons; a child who swims with us for half an hour a week and swims with their family once a week will progress a lot faster than a child who only has their weekly lesson.
Don’t worry! Our teachers pick up on skills differences very quickly and understand that everyone learns in their own ways and at their own speeds. Due to this, our teachers will observe and adjust their teaching methods as needed
Any questions?
Get in touch with our friendly team, who can tell you more about our swimming lessons at Woodrow. Email swimming@londonyouth.org or call 01494 432433.