Classes
Pre-School
Wed-Fri
3:15pm-3:45pm
The key focus areas of the Pre-School Framework are:
Giving children confidence from the word go
Teaching the core skills needed to learn the four strokes through fun and games
One of my first swimming lessons with my Mum & Brother
"Mark brings incredible energy to the pool. His sessions are fun, well-planned, and use a variety of equipment to keep learners engaged. He has a natural confidence in his delivery and a perfect demonstration style that truly helps students progress."
The aims and objectives of Pre-School classes are made up of games and exercises resulting in the following outcomes:
Enter the water safely
Jump in
Float on my front
Float on my back
Roll over
Blow bubbles
Swim
Enter, turn, return
Exit safely
One of my first swimming lessons with my Mum & Brother
Swim England Pre-School Framework lessons are perfect for pre-school children who are new to swimming.
Parents or carers will attend swimming lessons with their children and join them in the water.
This helps to provide reassurance for the child and gives the parent or carer confidence in assisting their child in the water.
Why Choose Seadog?
-
• Seadog: Short 6–8 week course blocks; with no tuition disrupting school holidays..
• Competitors: Continuous rolling contracts that assume you are staying indefinitely.
-
• Seadog: No notice period required; simply don’t re-book for the next block.
• Competitors: Formal notice periods (often 4+ weeks) mean you pay for weeks after you’ve decided to quit.
-
• Seadog: Low upfront cost (approx. £66–£88 total) per half term/ £11.00 per class.
• Competitors: Higher financial exposure via automated monthly payments and "joining fees." Around £80 per month.
-
• Seadog: Credits or catch-ups are provided if the school cancels a lesson.
• Competitors: T&Cs often state "no obligation" to refund, even if the pool is closed or the teacher is absent.
-
• Seadog: Small groups capped at 6 children, ensuring high engagement, lots of swimming and maximum safety.
• Competitors: Groups often reach up to 10 children, leading to less 1-to-1 time with the teacher.
-
• Seadog: Transparent pricing (£11 per lesson) with no hidden equipment fees.
• Competitors: Premium pricing (£20+ per lesson) plus mandatory branded gear and photo-shoot upsells.
Learn to Swim
Monday-Friday
3:45pm-6:45pm
The Swim England Learn to Swim Programme is the leading national teaching syllabus for delivering safe, inclusive and effective swimming lessons for all ages.
The structured and progressive content is based on a games-led approach to ensure children enjoy learning.
The Programme provides motivation and support for children at every level – from their first splash to gaining their enhanced aquatic skills.
Developed by swimming experts – created with professional swimming teachers and coaches, the Programme is underpinned by the principles of Swim England’s Athlete Development Support Pathway. This supports the development of our national athletes.
Engages and motivates learners of every age and ability – fun lesson content and clear, structured stages mean learners and teachers can easily see and monitor progress. This helps to build learner confidence and competence in the water.
Why Choose Seadog?
-
• Seadog: An independent local business run directly by the owner/instructor (Mark Fleming FIOS), offering a personal touch.
• Competitors: Large conglomerate franchises where lesson quality and rules are dictated by a head office.
-
• Seadog: Protected by a fully qualified and seasoned RLSS Lifeguard (32133199) insured with Swim England and trained in Baby & Infant CPR & First Aid, Spinal PXB Training and qualified in AED Defibrillator.
• Competitors: Frequently not lifeguarded and use staff with only "Pool Rescue" awards, which are basic qualifications for teachers, not for professional lifeguarding in emergency situations.
-
• Seadog: Fully Swim England Approved, following the national governing body’s premier "Learn to Swim" framework.
• Competitors: Often follow internal franchise programs or alternative associations that may not align with standard school-age levels.
-
• Seadog: Taught by a consistent, high-level instructor (Mark) who knows every child’s specific needs and fears.
• Competitors: High staff turnover in franchises often means rotating teachers, which can stall a child’s progress and confidence.
-
• Seadog: Focus is entirely on swimming skills and fun with no mandatory "extra" costs.
• Competitors: Heavy focus on singing and commercial upsells like underwater photography, branded merchandise, and badge fees.
Meet Your Instructor
-
Mark Fleming FIOS
Founder, Owner & Swim England Instructor for Swimming and Physical Education at Seadog Swim School.
I am a young, male, high energy SEQ instructor and a good read of character. I know when to dial it back if the children are overwhelmed, unresponsive, hyperactive or we are learning floating and gliding skills that require calmness.
I am excellent at defining and identifying intrinsic and extrinsic motivation whilst igniting strong desire to learn and overcome fear through a vibrant teaching aesthetic.
I teach a number of neurodivergent children and my skills in communicating are certainly above average but I acknowledge that I still have a good deal to understand.I have been unable to teach some neurodivergent children to swim - so I cannot honestly say I have 100% success rate.
I use SwimPix flashcards, verbal and physical demonstrations as tools to teach learner swimmers. I am not a forceful teacher and I don’t ask the children to do anything they are not comfortable to do voluntarily.
I am a fully accredited and insured swim school operator with 4 years experience as a Royal Lifesaving RLSS lifeguard.
Delivering swimming tuition is my passion and outside of work I enjoy scuba diving, poetry, snorkelling, open water swimming racing, volunteer charity work, learning languages, fitness classes and I have grade 8 qualification in guitar.
Get in Touch
