No matter your age, we’ve got a class for you

Block Bookings

Parents will be be able to book a course block of 10 or 13 weeks at the point of booking, with the lessons paid for in advance. Spaces are released as they become available, and bookings are all made via our online booking portal here. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Our lessons

Our swimming teachers focus on helping you become a good quality swimmer, not how many lengths you can do. We run different level classes in the pool, so there are times that all your children can have their swimming lessons at the same time, depending upon their level.

Here’s some more information about our swimming lessons:

  • 30-minute lessons with excellent pupil: teacher ratios – everyone gets the attention as they need.
  • Qualified poolside lifeguards in every lesson.
  • Teachers in the water where appropriate.

Trial Lessons

New to lessons? Why not book a trial lesson to see how they get on before making a block booking. To book a trial contact us on helloswimschool@londonyouth.org

Swimming abilities

So that our classes that are pitched at the right level for all swimmers, we make sure we’ve found the right swim level for you or your child before classes start. Our swim teachers assess all children who are new to swim school but not absolute beginners, to decide what class they should join.

To make sure you understand what level your child is at, click on the pictures below to find out more about each type of class and help us to find the right level for you. If you have any questions, please  contact us.

Click the tiles below to see the skills taught in each class.

Swimming Levels

Non-swimmer 1

Non-swimmer 1

Must be four years of age and able to take instruction directly from the teacher. Non-Swimmer 1 classes on a weekend are for children aged three years upwards. Teachers are in the water for this class

Non-swimmer 2

Non-swimmer 2

Must have completed Non-Swimmer 1 or be at that standard. Teachers are generally in the water for this class, but they might decide to progress to teach from poolside depending upon the strength of the class.

Swimmer 1

Swimmer 1

Must have completed Non-Swimmer 2 or be at that standard. Teachers are generally on the side of the pool for this class, although they might decide to stay in the water depending upon the strength of the class.

Swimmer 2

Swimmer 2

Must have completed Swimmer 1 or be at that standard. All skills from this ability up should be performed in a minimum depth of 1.8m, unless stated. Teachers are on the side of the pool for this class.

Improver 1

Improver 1

Must have completed Swimmer 2, or be at that standard. Teachers are on the side of the pool.

Improver 2

Improver 2

Must have completed Improver 1, or be of that standard. Teachers are on the side of the pool.

Advanced 1

Advanced 1

Must have completed Improver 2, or be of that standard. Swimmers have the whole pool for this class, generally swimming in lanes.

Advanced 2

Advanced 2

Must have completed Advanced 1, or be at that standard.

Adult & child

Adult & child

Group classes (3 months – 3 years): In these classes you swim with your baby or child. Through play, games and songs, learn to feel comfortable in the water and lay a foundation for future skills. Wednesday AM.

Pre-school 1

Pre-school 1

• Suitable for children aged three to five years.
• Children must be happy and independent in the water and able to take instruction from the teachers.
• Teachers are in the water for this class.
• Parents view the lessons from the viewing area.

Pre-school 2

Pre-school 2

• Suitable for children aged three to five years.
• Children must be happy and independent in the water and able to take instruction from the teachers.
• Teachers are in the water for this class.
• Parents view the lessons from the viewing area.

BEFORE YOU BOOK A BLOCK OF GROUP LESSONS, PLEASE READ OUR BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS – THESE CAN BE DOWNLOADED HERE.

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