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We’ve put together a list of local swim schools able to support your child on their swimming journey. Whether it’s babies first dip in the swimming pool, or an older child needing to develop their confidence and ability in the water, there’s a York swim school right for you.
Please contact the swim schools directly for further information, they will be happy to help you further.
We want every child to love swimming, respect the water and swim beautifully. That’s why our standards are the highest and our approach is unique.
At Puddle Ducks, our highly trained and qualified teachers are experts at identifying children’s levels of ability and adapting activities to the individual, nurturing confidence and encouraging natural ability.
Our promise:
Your child is truly at the centre of what we do – our teachers are especially trained to identify your little one’s own stage of development and confidence. They will then tailor the activities to suit your child, ensuring that they are happy, developing at their own pace and gaining confidence.
We never stand still – our programmes and teacher training are continuously developed in the latest techniques, ensuring our teaching standards remain the highest.
We believe in giving your child choice – if your little one isn’t ready to do an activity, we listen to them and adapt what they are doing to something they are comfortable with. We want to build their confidence, not break it.
Providing true value – we know you see Puddle Ducks as an investment in your child’s future. Our lessons are worth every penny and we are continually told so by our customers.
Flexibility – if you cannot attend a lesson, just let us know in your online account and we give you a voucher to book an alternative class. Vouchers are valid for 6 months giving you lots of flexibility.
We run classes 7 days a week across York
T: 07825 269146 (Monday to Friday 9am – 1pm)
E: york@puddleducks.com
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York Swimming Academy is one of York’s leading swimming lesson providers and is dedicated to delivering high quality swimming lessons for great value, across its 4 York venues.
Children can start in our ‘Discovery Ducklings’ Classes from new-born. Whilst those children aged 4yrs and over can begin in our first of seven progressive stages.
We implement Swim England’s Learn to Swim Framework, an all-inclusive programme designed to take the non-swimmer from his or her first splash to full competence in the pool. The framework has clear progressions between each stage and children are awarded a variety of certificates on their journey to becoming fully competent.
Our teachers are Swim England (ASA) qualified, and classes are limited to 8 children per class. Our beginner classes have 2 teachers, teaching from inside the water.
We are delighted to be able to invite new members to take advantage of our special introductory offer – first month of lessons for just £20. Please contact us for more info.
E: info@yorkswimmingacademy.com
T: 01904 891845
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PureSwim Yorkshire are proud to provide gentle and fun swimming lessons for little ones from birth to 11 years. Our baby and pre-school lessons focus on water confidence, parent and child bonding and important water safety skills in small groups. We make sure every lesson is fun and child lead.
Once Children are ready to be in the pool by themselves (approximately age 4) we work through the STA award scheme including rookie lifeguard classes for our older children. Our Class sizes are small (maximum 4 in a beginners group and maximum 6 with our advanced swimmers). Until the advanced stages our teachers teach from in the pool meaning children have extra support and can build confidence faster.
Our sessions are as follows:
Saturday pm Archbishops’ School (age 4+)
Sunday am -Archbishops’ School (Age 2 months +)
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Mornings – Novotel York (Baby, Toddler and Pre-school only)
E: swimwithus@pureswim.uk
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* Maximum of 4 in the class * Teachers in the water *
At Brightwater Swim School we believe in providing a safe, fun and friendly environment for your children to learn to swim in. Our focus on small, four student classes ensures our lessons are personal and allow for that all important one-to-one interactivity with the teacher. We provide lessons for children of all ages and abilities from 4 years old onwards.
We run lessons on Sunday afternoons at St Peters in York, a Sunday morning and throughout the week at Cundall Manor. All lesson days and times can be found on our website.
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E: info@brightwaterswim.co.uk
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We would love to teach you to swim!
More than just swimming lessons – we offer a comprehensive learn to swim scheme for children and adults, RLSS Rookie Lifeguard and National Lifesaving Academy courses, Artistic Swimming, Coaching sessions and Pool Lifeguard courses.
Our small team of Swim England qualified, and experienced swimming teachers have been teaching high-quality swimming lessons for over 20 years.
We create a positive learning environment with small class sizes, teacher support in the water and only one group class in the pool at once.
Lessons from 5 years + – Term time courses – Weekday evenings and weekends – Competitive prices – Groups and 121’s – Swim England awards – RLSS awards – Easter and Summer holiday intensive courses
Free swim assessment and immediate start for all ability levels.
Whether you’re looking for a positive start to the learn to swim journey or the next aquatic challenge we offer high-quality teaching, meeting individual needs, and a fun and enjoyable learning experience.
We believe swimming lessons should be fun, inclusive and motivating, giving everyone the opportunity to fulfil their potential as a swimmer.
Contact Catherine for more details or to book courses:
T 01904 686629 / 07923 416425
E: catherine@boothamswimschool.co.uk
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At Baby Swimmers we follow the Starfish Awards, so little ones can gain water confidence and build a foundation to swim unaided in the future. In our structured classes we play games, have fun and sing songs which are skill at your little ones own pace and also teach water safety skills so they can learn to swim back to the side, hold on and climb out when they are strong enough.
Babies use their natural reflexes when they are in water, so it is always a good idea to start as soon as you can, as swimming is a great workout and helps to strengthen their muscles and also increases alertness.
For toddlers we still sing songs and have fun with games and also start to teach the basic strokes, continuing with water safety skills and teaching your toddler to hold on, turn, then push off the side to swim to you independently. Classes will focus on floating, learning to tread water, rolling, push and glides, diving for sinkers and more.
Swimmers Academy is for our older swimmers where we focus on stroke technique and stamina, classes run for any age from Beginners to advanced also incorporating Lifesaving Awards.
All teachers are fully qualified with specialist training for your little ones. Our classes are child led to ensure each child is taught and developed at their own pace.
We Swim at :
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: New Earswick
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: Roko
Saturday: Robert Wilkinson, Strensall, Stamford Bridge & Pocklington
Please contact Baby Swimmers to book your place:
T: 0333 3355388
E: info@babyswimmers.co.uk
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Swimming with Linzi is all about having fun in a safe environment whilst gaining water confidence and developing great stroke technique. I am a small independent STA swim school and I feel the whole goal to swimming success is having fun and being treated as an individual.
I offer baby, toddler and pre-school lessons in York, from Nurturing Baby classes from 1 month to Improvers at 10 years.
Carr Junior School
Monday & Friday 9.30 am – 12.00 pm for Babies to Pre-school
Sunday 2.00 – 6.00 pm from Parent & Child to Improvers
Robert Wilkinson School
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 3.45 pm – 6.45 pm –
Parent & Child to Improvers
Saturday from 1.00 pm – Babies to Improvers
I get to know all the children individually and I adapt my teaching to suit your child. Your child will be enabled to happily progress at their own pace and all swimmers have the option of STA certificate and a woven badge every term.
Classes are fun based and relaxed with only 7 children in each class, only 1 lesson running at a time and the whole pool to ourselves. In this environment I find my swimmers really enjoy their lessons and thrive learning to swim following the progressive STA guidelines.
I have over 17 years of swimming teaching experience and I am a fully qualified STA Swimming Instructor, STA baby and pre-school teacher. I hold a Level 3 STA Diploma in Aquatic Teaching for Baby and Pre-school, STA lifeguard certificate and have DBS clearance.
Do have a look at my facebook page, website or get in touch directly for more info.
T: 07583 936246
E: linzifitness@gmail.com
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Whether you’re looking to improve your child’s confidence in the water, swim safety awareness or want to help your child learn to swim, we have swimming classes that cater for all levels of ability and ages. As the largest provider of swimming lessons in the UK, we help over 200,00 people a week learn to love the water and keep active, by becoming capable and confident swimmers. We have designed our swim school programme to be flexible and affordable. Lessons run 50 weeks of the year and stop for 2 weeks over the Christmas Period. Our flexible lessons mean children can join at any point in the year. Our monthly direct debit payments include free swimming for your children at their home centre and you can track your child’s progress using our online tool called the Home Portal.
We offer the following lessons weekdays, and weekends:
Dippers – 3 months to 12 months
Splashers – 13 months to 2 years
Paddlers – 2 years to 4 years
Pre-Schoolers – 3-4 years
Foundation (4 years and over) Foundation classes consist of 3 levels from complete beginners. By the end of this course, children will be able to swim 10 meters unaided learning the basics of all 4 swimming strokes.
Foundation (9 years and over)
Development (15 metres plus, under 16yrs)
Private 1-2-1 Swimming Lesson
Adult Swim Doctor Lesson – Beginner and Training
We also offer SEND swimming lessons- working with our partner charity Level Water to provide lessons for children with a physical or sensory disability.
For more information and to book your child’s place please see our website. For new customers we will Swim test children on their first class to ensure they are in the correct ability class.
For more information please visit:
Or contact each leisure centre at:
York Leisure Centre yorkstadium@GLL.ORG
Energise Leisure Centre Energise@GLL.ORG
Yearsley Swimming Pool Yearsley@GLL.ORG
For more information and to book your child’s place please see our website.
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Water Babies are excited to welcome lots of new families into our classes and have launched a range of new classes running six days a week across a number of venues in and around the city.
There are classes suitable from birth through to 6years at Delta @ The York Marriott, Principal Hotel & Energise, Acomb.
We also now offer mainstream swimming lesson for children 4years and above 4 evenings a week, at the stunning Birdforth Hall near Easingwold.
At Water Babies we will teach you to teach your little one to swim. Our classes are in a relaxed and welcoming environment delivered by the most highly qualified Baby and Toddler swim teachers who are passionate and experienced in what they do. We use songs, toys, games and sensory activities to develop water confidence, safety skills and swimming. We have worked closely with Swim Englad and Child Development experts to ensure our programme is progressive and swimming skills are taught in line with the child’s stages of development.
Our lovely team in the office can’t wait to hear from you to answer any questions you may have about baby and toddler swimming.
T: 01423 457000
E: littlefish@waterbabies.co.uk
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Jorvik Swim Academy offers fun, friendly and challenging swim lessons for children aged 3+, following Swim England stages 1-7. Our lessons run between 11:45 and 2:45 on Sundays at Archbishop Holgate’s School. We are unique in offering 40 minute lessons, and find that this extra 10 minutes per week really helps children to progress. Class sizes are kept small to ensure each child receives lots of focus and attention. Many of our Level 2 qualified Swim Teachers have a background in Competitive swimming, and therefore have thorough knowledge of the sport. We also offer a direct pathway from swimming lessons into our competitive swimming club. We offer a free trial session to all newcomers, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch and come along to see what you think!
E: enquiries@jorvikswimacademy.co.uk
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T: 07779 565559
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We are a family run swimming school ,Steve has over 30yrs of experience teaching in the York area.
Ruth worked within the social network with many years experience with children with additional needs.
At Bradley’s swim school we have tailored our lessons for all children to progress at their pace to gain confidence so they enjoy their experience of swimming. Ruth is available at all lessons for parents/carers to speak to on poolside. All lessons take place at Archbishops holgate school, Hull rd, York, YO10 5ZA
This pool offers the ability for parents/carers to be on poolside when lessons are taking place.
Our lessons include:
Beginners, improvers, ASA Bronze, silver, gold challenge awards,
Coaching & Rookie lifeguard
1-1 lessons are also available
Lesson take place
• Tuesday : 6pm to 7pm
• Wednesday : 4pm to 7pm
• Free trial lesson is offered with no commitment to join us
T: 07854474247
E: bradleyruth2610@hotmail.co.uk
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Hopefully this blog has been helpful and you can find the right class for your little ones, we wish them well on their swimming journey!
If you are not in this blog and wish to be, please email: emily@mumbler.co.uk and we can get your information added.