Classes

Swim England Pre-School

Mon-Fri - 3:15pm-3:45pm

The key focus areas of the Pre-School Framework are:

  1. Giving children confidence from the word go

  2. Teaching the core skills needed to learn the four strokes through fun and games

The Pre-School Framework is about helping to support younger, less independent swimmers, pre-school children and babies.

It also caters for toddlers, helping to keep them motivated if they are struggling with building water confidence.

"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:

  1. Enter the water safely

  2. Jump in

  3. Float on my front

  4. Float on my back

  5. Roll over

  6. Blow bubbles

  7. Swim

  8. Enter, turn, return

  9. Exit safely

Swim England Pre-School Framework lessons are perfect for babies from birth (subject to Health Visitor advice being followed). They are also perfect for pre-school children who are new to swimming.

Parents or carers will attend swimming lessons with their babies or young 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.

Swim England Learn to Swim Programme

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.

Meet Your Instructor

  • Mark Fleming FIOS

    Swimming Instructor & Admin for Aquatic Physical Education at Seadog Swim School.

    I am a fully insured swim school operator with 4 years experience as a qualified RLSS lifeguard.

    Delivering swimming tuition is my passion and outside of work I enjoy scuba diving, poetry, snorkelling, open water swimming racing, charity work, learning languages and I have grade 8 qualification in guitar.