Dive into Swimming Lessons

Throughout the school holidays Islington Council and Better are offering free swimming lessons to Islington residents and children who go to school in the borough.  Lessons are on offer for children aged 4-16 during the October Half Term.  Each lesson is 30 minutes long and take place on 5 consecutive days (Monday-Friday).  Sessions are run by fully qualified teachers who help your child learn to swim and improve their swim safety awareness.  This year, successful sessions took place during the Easter, May Half Term and Summer Holidays.  During the lessons participants were supported to become more capable and confident swimmers.  

We recognise that not all children will be at the same level when it comes to swimming. That’s why we will have sessions available for a range of ages and abilities.  As the largest provider of swimming lessons in the UK, our Swim School helps over 200,000 people a week learn to love the water and keep active.

The sessions have been running since 2014 and are designed to improve swimming skills and confidence in the water.  Previously lessons were only offered over the summer holidays however this has been expanded for the last few years.  During 2023 over 2000 people took part.  Improvements were seen in a variety of swimming attainment categories, including retrieving an object from the bottom of the pool, kicking unaided and swimming further.  

Mikael Kiviniemi, GLL Community Sports Manager, said “We are proud to be supporting local people with free swimming lessons again this year.  They are a great way to improve your swimming skills, have fun and learn an important life skill”.  

The priority is to ensure each pupil learns to be safe in and around water, developing their skills and strokes to become confident swimmers. Swimming is an important life skill as well as a fun form of exercise.  

Sessions are taking place at Archway Leisure Centre, Cally Pool, Highbury Leisure Centre and Ironmonger Row Baths. There are a variety of time slots available throughout the holidays.

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Timetable – October Half Term