Our Lessons

 

“You’ll see me at most of our lessons overseeing your child’s progress. I’m always very happy to talk to you as parents and answer any questions you have!”

— Hayley, swim school owner

We offer children’s swimming lessons on the Wirral for all abilities, from complete beginners to advanced swimmers. All lessons are 30 minutes long with small class sizes — up to 4 children — so every child gets the individual attention they need.

All of our teachers hold a Level 2 qualification or higher from either the STA or Swim England, and many are qualified school teachers. Full details on how your child progresses through the levels can be found on our badge scheme page.

Hayley's Swimming School lesson at pool on the Wirral

Our Lesson Levels

1

Beginner

In our beginner lessons we introduce children to basic water skills, getting them comfortable and confident in the water so they can have fun during their lessons.

Our teachers are in the water with your child at this stage, building confidence to swim without aids. Class sizes of up to 4 children mean our teachers can give your child the attention they deserve.

Children's beginner swimming lesson on the Wirral

2

Improver

At improver level the teacher gives your child less assistance, and your child should be aiming to swim without any aids. They’ll be introduced to more challenging skills such as breaststroke kick and sculling.

As always, we aim to keep swimming fun — progress at this stage builds rapidly as confidence grows.

3

Stroke Improver

At stroke improver level your child will be swimming longer distances and focusing on refining their technique. These lessons build many of the skills needed to start swimming competitively with a club.

Our teachers at this level have been — or still are — members of local competitive swimming clubs, so they bring real technical knowledge and enthusiasm to every lesson.

4

Advanced

At advanced level your child will start swimming lengths of our bigger pools, building stroke technique and stamina. They’ll learn correct starts and turns for each stroke — ideal preparation for moving on to a competitive swimming club.

This is the pinnacle of what we teach, and children at this level are ready to take their swimming to the next level.

Advanced swimming lesson at Hayley's Swimming School

We also offer private 1:1 lessons where your child gets the full, undivided attention of one of our fantastic teachers. Private lessons are ideal for children who want to accelerate their progress, work on a specific stroke, or who may benefit from a quieter, less group-based environment.

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Follow your child’s progress with our badge scheme
Our structured badge programme tracks every step of your child’s swimming journey — from first water confidence to advanced strokes. See exactly what they’re working towards at each stage.

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Ready to book your child’s swimming lessons on the Wirral?

Check our term dates and prices, or get in touch and Hayley will be happy to help find the right class for your child.

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