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Children's Swimming Lessons
Make your kids confident in the pool with our range of swimming lessons.
As the largest provider of swimming lessons in the UK, Better helps over 200,00 people a week learn to love the water and keep active, by becoming capable and confident swimmers.
Whether your child is learning how to swim or you’re looking to help them build their confidence in the pool, our children’s swimming classes will help them develop key skills that will last a lifetime.
Our kids swim lessons are specially tailored to their age and where they are on their journey. Have a look at our classes below and inquire about the one that makes sense for your child.
Why is swimming important for children?
Swimming is a valuable skill for any child to learn.
Not only is it a vital life skill that can help keep children safe in and around water, it’s also a great all-round exercise that brings a range of physical and mental benefits.
That's why Better offers children’s swimming lessons for all ages and abilities across our pools.
In fact, our programmes are available at over 130 locations across the UK and are designed to be flexible, affordable, and accessible for everyone. All our teachers are professional, passionate, and pupil-focused, ensuring your child is in safe hands in and out of the water.
So, whether it’s their first dip in the pool or they just need to build their confidence, our children’s swimming lessons are a great way for your little one to get active and have fun at the same time.
Our Child and Youth Swimming Programmes
When it comes to swimming, we know that not all children will be at the same level. That’s why we have swimming classes for kids of all ages and abilities, no matter when they’re starting their swimming journey.
Below is an outline of our classes and ability groups for children aged 4 – 16 years. If your child is younger, we also offer baby and infant classes for children aged 3 months and older.
Foundation (aged 4 and over)
Our foundation swimming lessons are designed for school-aged kids who are beginners or completely new to swimming. These lessons include core swimming skills with a big focus on how to stay safe in and around water.
We believe that children of any age can and should learn to swim. That’s why we offer beginners swimming classes for older kids, starting from kids aged 9 years and above, as well as foundation swimming lessons for teens.
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Development (able to swim 15 metres plus)
Development classes are a level above foundation lessons and are for children who already have a good basis of swimming skills and who are able to swim 15m unaided. Like our foundation classes, these cover various ability levels, ensuring each child feels comfortable in the water.
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Academy (able to swim 100m+)
As the final level of our children’s swimming lessons, academy classes will help your child develop further and work towards achieving their own personal goals in the pool.
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SEN and disability swimming lessons for kids
At Better, we want to make swimming accessible to the whole community.
That’s why our instructors will aim to integrate children with disabilities into our existing group lessons. Whether through special exercises or some extra attention during class, our qualified teachers will assess the needs of your child and adapt their classes accordingly.
If your child has special needs, please check out our page on inclusive swimming programs.
Why Swim with Better?
Just some of the benefits of Better swimming lessons include:
- Experienced, qualified teachers - all our kids swimming lessons are led by passionate, experienced teachers who will help your children learn this vital skill and have fun while doing it
- IFSTA partnership - we partner with the International Federation of Swimming Teachers' Associations (IFSTA) to make sure we can provide high-quality swimming lessons across our centres
- Affordable sessions - With prices starting from as little as £3 per lesson, we’re on a mission to make swimming affordable and accessible for everyone
- Awards and recognition - As part of our Foundation, Development and Academy courses, kids can work their way up to different levels and awards and earn swim certificates
- Membership perks - Free access to casual, family and lane swimming sessions with swim memberships. Subject to location and membership T&C's.
Safety first
Your child’s safety is at the forefront of all of our lessons and courses.
Throughout our children’s swimming lessons, we want to help them grow in confidence and learn how to be safe around water, whilst also having fun and developing key skills.
To make sure everyone is comfortable in the water, there will be dedicated lessons on pool safety and rescue techniques as children progress through our programmes.
For more information about how we teach water safety, read through our Swim Safety guidelines or ask a member of staff when you next visit your local centre.
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