September Swimming Lessons – Back to School with Swim Generation 

September is the ideal time to enrol in our swimming programme. The school term has just started, and after the summer break, regular, structured practice prevents skill loss, rebuilds water confidence, and prepares children for school swimming and water safety. The September term is one of our busiest enrolment periods. To secure your preferred day, time, and location, we recommend booking early, as places are limited.

Why Start Swimming Again in September?

Over the Summer holidays its common for children to have increased access to a swimming pool or the sea. Often, a child’s confidence or interest in swimming grows over the summer break and this is the perfect time to start developing those skills.

Swimming is a skill that needs to be kept up. We totally understand that when a child goesinto a new school year, timetables can be busy and a new routine can be stressful. Swimming is a non-negotiable life skill which is why it should be prioritised above all other extra-curricular activities.

Swimming is a fantastic way to keep fit and take care of your child’s emotional wellbeing. Our children’s busy lives can be taken over by screens and technology. Allowing children to switch off from school and the pressures of life means a happier and healthier child.

Swimming is a fantastic way to build a child's confidence. Not all children enjoy team sports but swimming is a great way to develop a child's skills without the pressure of other children or team mates. They can be challenged competitively, away from a team setting.

Swimming lessons provide a life skill like no other. All children should and need to learn to swim. Water safety is about much more than learning to swim, it's about giving children the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to enjoy the water safely throughout their lives.

Instilling routine into a young person's life is incredibly important. A consistent weekly routine helps children feel secure, confident, and ready to learn.

Programme Overview

Babies

Our Parent and Baby lessons take place in Richmond on a Tuesday and Friday morning. Our lessons provide valuable developmental, physical, and emotional benefits from an early age. The aim and goal of our Parent and Baby lessons is for the swimmer to be happy and comfortable in the water before transitioning into lessons without their parent in the water. The babies focus on the primary water safety skills such as rotation, floating, holding the wall and swimming to safety.

Children

Swimming lessons for children take place across 7-days a week at a number of our venues, 44-weeks of the year. Our swimmers take part in weekly lessons focussing on all four strokes. We start our independent lessons from 2yrs old. We focus on a swimmers confidence to start with in order for them to progress and start developing water skills.

Teenagers

Once a swimmer has progressed through our core stages, we would encourage them to join our Squad. The Squad takes place in Chiswick on a Monday and Thursday evening, for one hour. This a class that swimmers can refine their technique, build endurance, improve stamina and introduce competitive practices alongside their peers.

Adults

Adult lessons are available in Waterloo, Highbury and Streatham. We offer weekday afternoon and evening sessions. All adult lessons are private 1:1 and tailored to the swimmers individual needs and personal goals.

Why Parents Choose Swim Generation

Warm, luxurious pools. Swim Generation pools are kept between 29-30 degrees. Its important that the pools are kept warm to ensure that swimmers are comfortable and happy in the water. Leisure centres are typically kept at 26 degrees.

With locations across London, Surrey and Somerset we have various venues that are available and accessible to families.

Small class sizes. We offer private and small class sizes which allow our coaches to dedicate their full attention to their swimmer and provide tailored instruction. With that dedicated support and care, our swimmers feel safe, comfortable and happy meaning they become confident quickly.

In-water training. Our coaches are in the water with their swimmers to provide that dedicated support. Being in the water with the swimmers means that swimmers can learn through demonstration and hands-on instruction. This approach sees quick results and happy, confident swimmers.

Highly experienced/qualified coaches. Our coaches are incredibly experienced and passionate. Swim Generation only take on coaches that share the same values and passion for learning. Swim Generation have an internal training programme that continues to develop and mentor coaches.

Structured lesson plans and feedback. Swim Generation run a 28-minute lesson with 2-minutes saved at the end to provide detailed feedback to parents. Allowing time for parents to ask questions or to explain the goals is incredibly important.

Supportive environment. Swim Generation allow parents to sit on poolside which means that the parents are fully engaged in the lesson and have a better understanding of our programme. Our swimmers also feel at ease knowing their parent is on poolside and in view of the lesson.

Back-to-School Swimming Checklist - Tips For Parents

To prepare for your child's swimming lesson, ensure you have packed a towel, goggles and a swimsuit. We prefer all children to wear a swimming hat but if your child is uncomfortable, its not mandatory. We can also provide Swim Generation swim hats. Arrive no more than 5-minutes before your lesson which will allow enough time to change. We encourage our swimmers to come swim ready, meaning their swimsuit is on already. If you have any questions or queries there is dedicated time at the end of each lesson for you to speak to the coach. If you have any questions or concerns ahead of arriving to your first lesson, please contact the head office team on 02089409431 or hello@swimgeneration.co.uk

• Towel.
• Goggles.
• Swim hat.
• Arrive a few minutes early.
• Change of clothes.
• Any concerns, talk to our approachable coaches or management staff.

How Do I Get Started?

Give your child the confidence, skills and water safety. Book your September lessons today via our online form or by calling 02089409431 before classes fill up.

FAQs

1. Can beginners join September Swimming lessons? Yes, our bookings for September are open and filling up quickly.
2. What age group is the programme aimed at? We provide lessons to all age groups; babies, children, teens and adults.
3. How long and frequent are lessons? Our lessons are 30-minuntes in total. Many swimmers swim once per week. We do have some families swimming twice per week. You are booking in to swim on the same day and time, each week.
4. Do you accept nervous swimmers? Yes, our coaches are highly trained in dealing with all levels and abilities. As our classes are private or small group they are perfect for nervous swimmer that need additional support and care.
5. How does Swim Generation group children? Children are grouped based on ability. The bookings team will work with you to ensure your child is in the correct level. Your child will then be assessed during their first lesson to confirm that they are in the correct class.
6. Can I join mid-term if I miss the September start date? Yes, you can start lessons at any point in the term however availability can be limited. We always advise booking in advance and starting at the beginning of the term.
7. Do you offer trial lessons? Yes, we offer trial lessons. The cost of a trial lesson is £40. A trial lesson is a regular 30-minute lesson. If you chose to continue with Swim Generation, after your trial, the £40 sum will be deducted from your first bill.