Puffins Swim School

Swim School. Our instructor, Ashley, ensures that the swim sessions are fun and engaging for the children, creating a positive and enjoyable learning environment.

Puffins Swim School boasts exceptional facilities, with clean and well-maintained pools that provide a safe and comfortable experience for both children and parents. The cleanliness of the pools is especially important in light of the current Covid pandemic, and the school is committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene.

The friendly and welcoming staff at Puffins Swim School strive to make every visit a pleasant and enjoyable one. They are dedicated to ensuring that both children and parents feel comfortable and supported throughout their swimming journey.

In addition to regular swimming lessons, Puffins Swim School also offers intensive courses during school holidays for children aged 3 and above. These courses consist of daily 30-minute sessions between 8:30 am and 12:30 pm, providing a focused and immersive learning experience.

For those looking for additional fitness opportunities, Puffins Swim School offers Aquafit classes on Monday evenings from 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm, as well as Wednesday lunchtime sessions from 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm. These classes provide a low-impact and effective workout, tailored specifically for the water environment.

The school operates on term dates, with the winter term beginning on Monday 4th September and ending on Saturday 9th December. There is a half-term break from Monday 23rd to Saturday 28th October. Puffins Swim School offers lessons throughout the week from Monday to Saturday for all ages and abilities.

Swimming has numerous physical and mental health benefits, making it an essential life skill. It provides an excellent whole-body, low-impact workout and contributes to strengthening the heart, lungs, and respiratory system. Regular swimming releases endorphins, the natural feel-good hormones that enhance mental wellbeing. Swimming not only improves eating and sleeping patterns but also aids in the development of crucial higher brain functions, core muscles, and coordination.

Taking your toddler swimming at Puffins Swim School offers many advantages. It helps sharpen their mental acuity, increases levels of awareness and understanding, and improves communication between you and your child. Learning vital personal survival skills and encouraging a healthy lifestyle are also important aspects of toddler swimming lessons. Additionally, swimming promotes the development of social skills as children make new friends and have fun during their swim sessions.

Baby swimming at Puffins Swim School is a valuable and rewarding experience that strengthens the bond between you and your baby. Starting swimming lessons from a young age helps build trust and teaches babies an essential life-saving skill. Regular exercise in the water aids in the rapid growth and development of the baby's brain, while the combination of gentle exercise and warm water often enhances their sleeping patterns and stimulates their appetites.

Puffins Swim School offers parent and child lessons for infants aged 0 to 3 years. These classes introduce children to the water and incorporate Aqua Sensory practises to enhance the learning experience. Using toys, games, and songs, the lessons focus on creating a positive and enjoyable introduction to swimming for both child and parent. As the children progress through the different developmental stages, the lessons become more structured, working towards independence from their parents by the age of 3.

At Puffins Swim School, our mission is to provide a safe, fun, and supportive environment for children and parents to learn and enjoy swimming. We are committed to delivering high-quality lessons, led by experienced and qualified instructors. Join us today and embark on a swimming journey that promotes health, confidence, and a lifelong love for the water.