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Small steps. Big achievements.

Swimming lessons that grow with your child, from their first time in the water to more confident, independent swimming.

Parent & BabyParent & ToddlerChildren 4+Advanced swimmersAdult & 1:1
Parent and baby enjoying the water at Making Waves
A first splash, together

Parent & Baby

8 weeks–14 months

Your baby’s first adventures in the water, with you right beside them. Our structured sessions help babies enjoy an experience that comes naturally to them, while you connect in the pool.

  • A maximum of 10 parent-and-child pairs
  • Exclusive pool use during the class
  • A parent or carer joins their baby in the water
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Toddler playing with colourful balls in the Making Waves pool
More splashes. More smiles.

Parent & Toddler

15–48 months

The natural next step from our baby classes. Toddlers build water confidence alongside a parent, with STA-trained tutors and comfortably warm 32°C water.

  • A parent or carer stays in the water
  • Monday–Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons
  • Ask the class finder about current spaces
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Young swimmer wearing goggles in the Making Waves teaching pool
Little swimmers, big steps

Children 4+

Beginner · Levels 1–4

Children can join these classes from their fourth birthday. We group swimmers by ability, age and confidence, using our badge scheme to keep lessons structured and fun.

  • Small groups of 4 children to 1 teacher
  • Teacher in the water until swimmers manage 25m unaided
  • A clear progression from beginner through Level 4
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Child smiling at the side of the Making Waves pool
Keep the confidence growing

Advanced swimmers

Levels 5–8

For swimmers ready to build on their skills. These lessons focus on stroke correction, technique and more advanced swimming, with teaching delivered from poolside.

  • Small groups of 5 children to 1 teacher
  • Lessons taught from poolside
  • Stroke development and more advanced skills
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A little time, just for you

1:1 lessons for adults & children.

Individual sessions or blocks of 4

Learning to swim is a big step. Whether you’re an adult beginner, building confidence or helping your child with a particular skill, work with a qualified STA tutor who’s with you in the water throughout.

Choose your days and times, subject to availability. Sessions can be booked individually or in a discounted block of four.

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A few things you might be wondering

Before your
first splash.

Find answers here, then send us a message and we’ll help you take the next step.

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How old does my baby need to be?

Our Parent & Baby lessons start from 8 weeks and run up to 14 months. Parent & Toddler lessons are for ages 15–48 months. You’ll be in the water together.

What if my child is nervous?

We group children by ability, age and confidence. In our beginner children’s lessons, the teacher is in the water until swimmers manage 25 metres unaided. Start with the Enquire about lessons to see the next step for your child.

Can I look for lessons for more than one child?

Yes. Our Enquire about lessons lets you search for up to four children together. You’ll enter each child’s date of birth and answer swimming experience questions where needed.

Yes. Tell us each child’s age in your enquiry and our team will help you find suitable lessons for your family.

Do you teach adults too?

Yes. Our 1:1 tuition is suitable for adults and children, including nervous beginners. Sessions are offered individually or in blocks of four. Read about private tuition.

Is there parking at the pool?

Yes, there is free onsite parking at our Sherwood Road pool, along with changing facilities, showers and a spectator area adjacent to poolside.

A little splash could be
the start of something big.

Find the right place to start, from your baby’s first dip to your child’s next swimming milestone.

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