We only teach in swimming pools where the water is not colder than 31-32 degrees. We have found that teaching in warm water helps beginner swimmers to feel more relaxed and comfortable to learn. Please note, around the world most of the commercial swimming pools, whether it is a hotel pool or a competitive […]
All ISA instructors are required to hold: The latest recognised ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) or STA (Swimming Teachers’ Association) qualifications. A valid life-saving certificate that we update every two years. Undergo enhanced DBS checks. The Water Safety instructors have completed both an intensive ISA Qualified Instructor Training course and on-going In-House Training. Instructors teach from
ISA Crash Courses are offered as an intensive course where swimmers attend at least 1 lesson per day for the duration (although we do offer the option to do One-off lesson at these times where there is availability). Our Crash Course is a popular option for our regular swimmers, occasional swimmers and new swimmers
We do encourage parents attending our Water Safety programme, to get into the water with us at least once before going on holiday or taking your child swimming outside of lessons so that you can be taught the best way to support your child’s learning in the water. If your child is attending a 1:1
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We see these as “personal development” opportunities that allow the children participating from the Intermediate and Advanced Levels the experience of swimming in a longer, deeper and cooler pool. It is about facing up to those differences in the environment, standing in front of their friends, family and the rest of the crowd and boosting
This really depends on what skills you are looking for your child to learn. Please find attached a table detailing the two pathway options side by side for more information on the differences between the Beginner and the Intermediate stages in both our programmes, the Water Safety and the Ready to Swim programmes. The next
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Our first priority is to make sure your baby or child feels safe and comfortable in the water. Instructors use lots of toys, songs and games whilst teaching your baby or child the skills they need to start learning how to float and swim, which also builds on their cognitive development. Our instructors are selected
Once your child has completed the Beginner and Intermediate levels, they will be equipped with the stamina, strength and kicking power to move onto the Advanced Level ‘Swim like a Champion’ stages. The Advanced Level is made up of 5 stages. Swimmers will learn the 4 principle swimming strokes: Front Crawl, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly.
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No human being can ever be drown-proof and children should never be left alone in and/or around a body of water. However, people who possess basic water safety and swimming skills have a better opportunity to “rollback-and-float” into a resting and breathing floating position in any depth of water and wait for help.
