About us






Preview: About Us – Hayley’s Swimming School

A swim school built on passion, experience & genuine care

We are a small, independent children’s swimming school on the Wirral, where we’ve built a reputation for genuinely caring about how every child progresses. Because of our small class sizes and in-water teaching, we can give every child the individual attention they deserve.

Founded in 2014, Hayley’s Swimming School has grown to run lessons across four venues in West Kirby, Pensby and Woodchurch — from beginner splash sessions right through to advanced stroke technique. As a result, there’s almost certainly a convenient pool near you.

Hayley, owner of Hayley's Swimming School

Why we love swimming

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Safety
Swimming is the only sport that can be potentially lifesaving. It’s a skill every child should have.

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Health & Fitness
Swimming lessons promote an active and healthy lifestyle from the very earliest age.

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Social Skills
A fantastic way for children to make new friends and build social confidence in a fun environment.

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Motor Skills
Regular swimming assists the development of motor skills and coordination in growing children.

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Life Skills
Swimming is a lifelong skill and a gateway to many other water sports and activities.

What parents say

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My son loves coming to his swimming lessons here. He started a complete beginner and the progress he’s made is unbelievable. All the swimming teachers are great with him. Love how they are in the pool next to him, showing and teaching him what to do. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!

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Amazing staff who really helped my son enjoy the water and feel safe and confident with just armbands, something I struggled with. Cannot thank them enough.

Hayley Don
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Hayley is a wonderful and caring teacher who makes swimming fun! She taught my 4 year old who loves swimming and his weekly lessons.

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My daughter has improved immensely during her time with Hayley’s swimming. Her instructor Ellie is amazing with children.

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Would highly recommend to all. Highly professional in teaching methods but most importantly Hayley makes swimming really fun. My daughter used to see swimming lessons as a chore but now loves them. Thank you!

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Who we are

Hayley — Founder & Owner

Hayley, owner and founder of Hayley's Swimming School

Hi, I’m Hayley, owner of Hayley’s Swimming School. Having swum for Hoylake Swimming Club and City of Liverpool Swimming Club when I was younger, swimming has always been at the heart of everything I do — whether that’s competing, coaching, or teaching.

With over 30 years of teaching swimming on the Wirral, I am qualified as a Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher and Coach and have tutored the STA swim teacher qualification. As a qualified primary school teacher too, I bring that same dedication to every lesson. Going the extra mile for the children in my swim school is something I genuinely pride myself on.

Outside of the swim school, open water is my passion — having completed a solo English Channel crossing in August 2019, and subsequently swum the length of Lake Zurich and Lake Annecy in 2022.

Hayley after completing her solo English Channel swim, August 2019

Hayley after completing her solo English Channel swim, August 2019

André — Senior Teacher

André, senior teacher at Hayley's Swimming School

André is one of our experienced teachers, involved in many of the decisions we make to improve your experience of the swim school. He holds an STA Award and Certificate in swimming and has been teaching swimming for over 10 years.

Beyond swimming, André is also a qualified secondary school teacher, holding a PGCE in Secondary Science and a Level 2 Rowing Coach qualification — which means he brings real teaching expertise to every lesson.

Much like Hayley, André is a passionate open water swimmer. He completed his solo English Channel crossing in 2015, followed by a two-way Lake Windermere and Lake Zurich, among others.

André open water swimming

Our qualifications & accreditations

✅ Swim England Level 2 qualified teachers
✅ STA qualified teachers
✅ Enhanced DBS checks on all staff
✅ Many staff are qualified school teachers
✅ Swim Star accredited swim school
✅ Teaching on the Wirral since 2014

Our Teachers

Taught by a team
you can trust.

Every teacher is fully qualified, DBS-checked, and hand-picked by Hayley. Consistent faces across the terms — so every child builds a real relationship with the person teaching them.

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Ellie
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Lucy
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Marty
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Colin
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Sarah C
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Sarah
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Nici
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Our Team
Small team,
long tenure.

Most of our teachers have been with us for years. Your child will see the same familiar face week after week.

Let our teachers inspire your child

Get in touch today — we’d love to welcome your child to our lessons on the Wirral.

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