Aqua Blue Swim School

Non-swimmer. Now she is confidently swimming lengths and has even joined a local swim club. Beth's passion for swimming and her dedication to her students are evident in every lesson.

The Aqua Blue Swim School, located in Compton and Hermitage near Newbury, is a small and friendly children's swim school that prioritises enjoyable and memorable teaching experiences. The school is committed to providing a safe and structured but relaxed environment for children to learn to swim. With a focus on fun and engaging learning, no child is ever pressured to complete a task until they are ready.

The Aqua Blue Swim School follows the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme, which allows children to work towards both stage badges and distance badges from Stage 1 to Stage 10. The school offers a range of classes, from highly popular parent and child lessons to one-hour training sessions for advanced swimmers. The training sessions for stage 7 and above swimmers effectively function as a mini swim club, complete with a structured programme that includes races, diving, and personal survival skills.

At Brockhurst and Marlston House School in Hermitage, there is also a fantastic adult session from 7-8pm, catering to adults who are interested in improving their swimming skills.

One of Aqua Blue Swim School's primary goals is to maintain consistency with its teachers, allowing them to develop strong relationships with the children they teach. The teachers at Aqua Blue are not only skilled and experienced but also kind, treating each child as an individual. With only two classes run simultaneously, with six children per class and up to three water assistants, the school ensures a tailored learning experience for every child. In addition, the school takes pride in offering clear and constructive feedback on each student's progress.

Many of Aqua Blue Swim School's swimmers progress through their beginner programme, transition into training sessions, and eventually join the Newbury District swimming club once they have completed their time with Aqua Blue. The school's catchment area includes Newbury, Thatcham, Hermitage, Curridge, Streatley & Goring, Hagbourne, Didcot, Abingdon, Chieveley, Wantage, and Wallingford.

The team at Aqua Blue Swim School is led by Beth Bevan, the owner and teacher. With 15 years of experience as the Head of Physical Education in a local secondary school, Beth brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role. Beth's passion for swimming led her to become the resident swimming teacher at Greenacres leisure centre before she established Aqua Blue swim school in 2010. She has since been working in local pools, delivering both group and private lessons, with a focus on comprehensive, enjoyable, and memorable lessons for her students.

In her free time, Beth can often be found poolside with her own daughters, Charlotte and Olivia, who are both competitive swimmers at regional and national levels.

Beth is an ASA qualified level 2 teacher, first aid trained, and has passed the rescue test for teachers. She holds a B Ed Hons degree. Beth and her team have received numerous kind comments from the Aqua Blue Family, with parents expressing their appreciation for her structured lessons, individualised approach, and ability to instil confidence in their children. Many parents have noticed significant progress in their children's swimming abilities since joining Aqua Blue Swim School.

Overall, Aqua Blue Swim School in Hermitage, Newbury is a warm and nurturing environment where children can develop their swimming skills at their own pace. With its focus on enjoyable and memorable teaching, Aqua Blue Swim School provides an excellent foundation for children to become confident and skilled swimmers.