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We believe every child should love swimming. We can quickly help your child overcome any fears or work on areas of their technique they may be struggling with, whatever their ability level from complete beginner to Regional swimmer. Our teachers have a strong background in very young swimmers and competitive club swimming in all four strokes. Donna is extremely experienced at teaching children with SEN, Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.

Ready to start swimming? Drowning is the third leading cause of accidental death worldwide. [1] That’s why learning to swim is crucial to keeping ourselves and our children safe, that’s why at SWIMMING ANYTIME we recommend starting your child as young as possible 3/4 weeks old. And we understand that it might seem scary to take your baby swimming from birth. But it really is the best time to start. You might be thinking, how is my little one able to go underwater and not inhale any water? What actually happens? We all know that drowning happens when water enters the lungs, stopping the supply of oxygen. But your little one is born with a reflex called the ‘laryngeal reflex’, or ‘gag reflex’. This kicks into action when your baby feels water on their face, nose or throat. When your baby goes underwater, the soft tissue at the back of their throat (called the larynx) closes to block the entrance to the airway. And it’s at its peak in their first 6 months. But this doesn’t mean that babies can be suddenly submerged without warning. That’s why, from the get-go, we use the cue "1,2 3 ready? Go" to build up the association with this phrase and going underwater, so that your little one is always in control. We never swim your baby unless we’re absolutely sure that they are happy to go underwater. If they’re hiccuping, sleeping, crying or seem generally resistant, they’ll stay on the surface. Using your little one’s natural reflexes from an early age and preparing them to go under the water through word association means it quickly becomes a learned response. But why do they sometimes cough or splutter after their first underwater swim? Don’t worry, this is absolutely normal. It means that your baby’s natural reflexes are working to clear the fluid from the back of their throat and stop water entering their lungs. Sometimes, the involuntary spasm carries on a little longer. Keeping your baby safe The most common reasons for drowning are not being able to swim and panicking in the water. But the good news is that together, we can prevent horrible things like this happening. Teaching your little one how to swim from birth is one of the best things you can do. Getting them started early means that they’ll become confident around water, so if they ever do fall in, they’ll be able to keep themselves safe and not panic. After the first 6 months, the gag reflex does start to fade, so we teach your baby all about breath control. As our lessons progress, you'll be amazed at how good your little one is at responding to both verbal and non-verbal cues. Ultimately, they'll learn to breathe out while they're underwater, which we believe gives them real empowerment and a sense of being fully in control. It's also a great foundation in 'aquatic breathing', which is essential as they progress to become independent little swimmers.

Stanley lessons will build foundations, your child will now progress to swimming a few metres on their front and back, with a little support. They will learn technique, their technique will have improved too and we'll now start to introduce them to basic breaskroke. Their aquatic breathing will have developed, and they'll start to blow bubbles rhythically. This is important in developing their Front crawl technique. We'll start to teach pool rules, and basic treading water. They'll learn to push off from the wall on their front and back, working on improvement streaming. They will also gain confidence to swim without trying to touch the floor or using any aids or floats, and we'll develop their independence more so they're able to swim longer distance. They'll learn how to swim down to the pool floor and pick up an object, and will be able to sit and dive into the pool independently and swim using their awesome technique

Swimming lessons are still one of the most popular extra-curricular activities that children enjoy. Parents enrol their children for swimming lessons for varying reasons, including safety, exercise and social interaction. 

Swimming also helps to develop strong bones and muscles, and promotes flexibility and co-ordination. According to recent research commissioned by Speedo, swimming can also help to reduce stress and relieve tension.

It is important, however, that children learn how to respect water as early as possible, as even the most confident of swimmers can get into trouble in the water.

Many children take great pleasure from splashing around in water, whether it be in a bath, paddling pool, swimming pool or in the sea. Visit your local swimming pool and you will hear children squealing with delight as they explore a water-world of fun and enjoyment. Swimming can also be a great opportunity for you to spend quality time with your child, meaning you can both enjoy these benefits together.

We believe every child should love swimming. We can quickly help your child overcome any fears or work on areas of their technique they may be struggling with, whatever their ability level from complete beginner to Regional swimmer. Our teachers have a strong background in very young swimmers and competitive club swimming in all four strokes. Donna is extremely experienced at teaching children with SEN, Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.

Ready to start swimming? Drowning is the third leading cause of accidental death worldwide. [1] That’s why learning to swim is crucial to keeping ourselves and our children safe, that’s why at SWIMMING ANYTIME we recommend starting your child as young as possible 3/4 weeks old. And we understand that it might seem scary to take your baby swimming from birth. But it really is the best time to start. You might be thinking, how is my little one able to go underwater and not inhale any water? What actually happens? We all know that drowning happens when water enters the lungs, stopping the supply of oxygen. But your little one is born with a reflex called the ‘laryngeal reflex’, or ‘gag reflex’. This kicks into action when your baby feels water on their face, nose or throat. When your baby goes underwater, the soft tissue at the back of their throat (called the larynx) closes to block the entrance to the airway. And it’s at its peak in their first 6 months. But this doesn’t mean that babies can be suddenly submerged without warning. That’s why, from the get-go, we use the cue "1,2 3 ready? Go" to build up the association with this phrase and going underwater, so that your little one is always in control. We never swim your baby unless we’re absolutely sure that they are happy to go underwater. If they’re hiccuping, sleeping, crying or seem generally resistant, they’ll stay on the surface. Using your little one’s natural reflexes from an early age and preparing them to go under the water through word association means it quickly becomes a learned response. But why do they sometimes cough or splutter after their first underwater swim? Don’t worry, this is absolutely normal. It means that your baby’s natural reflexes are working to clear the fluid from the back of their throat and stop water entering their lungs. Sometimes, the involuntary spasm carries on a little longer. Keeping your baby safe The most common reasons for drowning are not being able to swim and panicking in the water. But the good news is that together, we can prevent horrible things like this happening. Teaching your little one how to swim from birth is one of the best things you can do. Getting them started early means that they’ll become confident around water, so if they ever do fall in, they’ll be able to keep themselves safe and not panic. After the first 6 months, the gag reflex does start to fade, so we teach your baby all about breath control. As our lessons progress, you'll be amazed at how good your little one is at responding to both verbal and non-verbal cues. Ultimately, they'll learn to breathe out while they're underwater, which we believe gives them real empowerment and a sense of being fully in control. It's also a great foundation in 'aquatic breathing', which is essential as they progress to become independent little swimmers.

Stanley lessons will build foundations, your child will now progress to swimming a few metres on their front and back, with a little support. They will learn technique, their technique will have improved too and we'll now start to introduce them to basic breaskroke. Their aquatic breathing will have developed, and they'll start to blow bubbles rhythically. This is important in developing their Front crawl technique. We'll start to teach pool rules, and basic treading water. They'll learn to push off from the wall on their front and back, working on improvement streaming. They will also gain confidence to swim without trying to touch the floor or using any aids or floats, and we'll develop their independence more so they're able to swim longer distance. They'll learn how to swim down to the pool floor and pick up an object, and will be able to sit and dive into the pool independently and swim using their awesome technique

Swimming lessons are still one of the most popular extra-curricular activities that children enjoy. Parents enrol their children for swimming lessons for varying reasons, including safety, exercise and social interaction. 

Swimming also helps to develop strong bones and muscles, and promotes flexibility and co-ordination. According to recent research commissioned by Speedo, swimming can also help to reduce stress and relieve tension.

It is important, however, that children learn how to respect water as early as possible, as even the most confident of swimmers can get into trouble in the water.

Many children take great pleasure from splashing around in water, whether it be in a bath, paddling pool, swimming pool or in the sea. Visit your local swimming pool and you will hear children squealing with delight as they explore a water-world of fun and enjoyment. Swimming can also be a great opportunity for you to spend quality time with your child, meaning you can both enjoy these benefits together.

That’s why all  babies, or toddler, must wear a Happy Nappy Duo. 

The Happy Nappy Duo™ is the most advanced reusable swim nappy in the world. It’s the only nappy system you will ever need for your baby’s swim class. The classically form fitting outer layer is still the Happy Nappy™ you know and love, effectively preventing faecal leaks into the pool, but inside is a highly technical active silver inner layer, which is scientifically proven to kill pathogens that cause tummy bugs like Cryptosporidium, E.coli and COVID 19. Killing these bugs inside the nappy, before they can enter the water, makes the pool safer for your baby and for other swimmers too. Working with one of the world’s leading virologists and 4 years in development, the Silver lined inner layer is extremely gentle on babies' skin, but highly effective in destroying pathogens that can be found in faecal matter. But, that’s not all! Because the Happy Nappy Duo™ has been approved by swim schools as a double nappy system, it means you no longer need to buy disposable swim nappies to wear under the Happy Nappy™. Not only will this save you money , it also helps the planet by not contributing to the millions of tons of disposable nappy waste per year, which can take up to 500 years to break down in landfill. Long lasting, reliable and with a naturally antibacterial layer to help stop the spread of infections, the Happy Nappy Duo™ really is the only swim nappy you will ever need.