Our philosophy

We want everyone to learn to swim, be safe, have fun, and that’s why everyone at Swimtime is passionate about swimming.

We not only teach swimming, we enjoy going swimming whether just for fun, to exercise, or to compete. Some independent teachers we work with still represent Team GB at international level, others enjoy open water swimming, and there are those for whom a day without an energising dip in the pool doesn’t feel quite right.

This enthusiasm is infectious and we will teach you, whatever your age or starting point. No one is too young or too old to learn: we have families where five generations enjoy lessons with us from a tiny baby to a 99-year-old great great grandparent.

We believe that learning to feel at home in the water is the key to good swimming, and will always spend time making sure you or your child are comfortable before moving on to teaching the next skill or stroke technique.

We think that the best teachers are not only highly qualified, but know how to engage with their pupils, how to make the lessons fun, and how to put their pupils at their ease.

We know that the teachers working with us are the best because pupils and parents ask for more lessons with them by name.

Oh and one more thing, we don’t believe in waiting lists, and will find a place for you or your child in a class that suits you, or start a new one to accommodate your needs.

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