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Swimming is good for children in so many ways but some of them may surprise you. Let’s start with the serious stuff. Safety Drowning is still one of the most common causes of accidental death in children. Living so close to the coast, not a summer goes by when we do...

When you are on holiday there are lots of opportunities to be in and around water. Countryside / walking holidays with rivers, lakes and reservoirs, beach holidays with the sea and hotel / holiday park holidays with swimming pools and splash / water parks. Wherever...

Have you sat at your children’s swimming lessons watching the swimmer’s faces as they achieve a new skill, master something they have been struggling with or jump in the pool on their own for the very first time. Do you marvel at the teacher’s patience, imagination...

Everyone knows that exercise is great for children’s physical development but it’s also great for brain development and mental health too. Swimming for children is a fun way to exercise and provides all the benefits to help maintain a happy brain too. Helps Brain...

There are a wide variety of buoyancy aids out there all which aid floatation and can support children when in a swimming pool. It is important to note that these are not safety devices and should always be used under direct and competent supervision. In our swimming...

Water safety is a fundamental part of our swimming lessons. From entering and exiting the water safely to personal survival sessions for our more advanced swimmers, we offer plenty of practical guidance for swimmers of all ages and abilities who want to make sure they...

It’s that time of year when families are eager to enjoy the better weather and are looking for fun activities to do together. Family swimming is a great option for family members of all ages, all year round – and the good news is, it isn’t dependable on the weather,...

We’ve been busy putting together some of our favourite affirmations, which are available to download here.

(The million-dollar question!) It will not surprise you to hear that this is one of the most frequently asked questions here at Swim2Swim, and equally it is one of the most difficult of all, simply because there is no definitive answer. Much like crawling, walking,...

It is not unusual for parents to feel a little nervous when they first start swimming with their babies and young toddlers, here at swim2swim we can answer any questions or concerns you may have and will support you, your babies and little toddlers during each class. ...

“Children who participate in early years swimming appear to be achieving many milestones earlier than the normal population” One of the things we love about our work is seeing the progress our little swimmers make. We are thrilled to be part of their journey from...

We wish to thank Brian, one of our adult swimmers for taking the time to leave us this very kind testimonial. We always welcome feedback of any kind as it really helps us understand how best to improve your time with us. Please see here what Brian thinks of his...