How long will it take my child to learn to swim?

This will depend on many things and just like with all sports and activities all children progress at different rates. If your child is very nervous when starting lessons it will most likely take them slightly longer to learn to swim unaided whilst they build their confidence. We sometimes find children who have learnt elsewhere may need to take a few steps “backwards” to correct their technique before moving forward.

Do I need to get in the water with my child?

No, children can progress much faster and gain independence if they are swimming without their parents from an earlier age.

Can my child wear goggles

Goggles are not essential for beginners. We encourage all beginners to practise getting their faces wet without using goggles initially. Once swimmers are swimming without aids and are learning aquatic breathing they will need to have goggles in order to see underwater effectively.

Does my child need to wear a hat?

If you are swimming at All Hallows, swim hats must be worn for all lessons (irrespective of gender/hair length etc), otherwise you not be allowed to enter the water. Fabric hats can be purchased directly from us at a cost of £6.50 each.

Do you award badges and certificates?

Yes, Edge swim school follows the Swim England national teaching plan framework and will progress through the award scheme. These are only awarded when the skills are obtained correctly, and may not necessarily mean they move up each term. All details of our assessment and awards can be found on the following page – click here

Any items left at the pool will be collected and stored appropriately. If you think you have left anything at the pool please let us know as soon as possible so we can return the items to you.

How can we pay for swimming lessons?

Edge Sports and Activities Ltd accepts payment by BACS and the secured online invoice system. Term time payments can be made in full, or instalments Holiday course payments are made in full with 48hrs after booking is confirmed

Can you join after the swimming term has begun?

Yes, if we have a suitable space it is possible to join part-way through a term.

FAQs

How long will it take my child to learn to swim?
Do I need to get in the water with my child?
Can my child wear goggles
Does my child need to wear a hat?
Do you award badges and certificates?
Lost property
How can we pay for swimming lessons?
Can you join after the swimming term has begun?

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FAQs

FAQs

How long will it take my child to learn to swim?

Do I need to get in the water with my child?

Can my child wear goggles

Does my child need to wear a hat?

Do you award badges and certificates?

Lost property

How can we pay for swimming lessons?

Can you join after the swimming term has begun?