We run swimming lessons for babies, pre-schoolers and children in Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire, Somerset & South Gloucestershire
- Baby and infant swimming classes from birth
- Swimming lessons for toddlers / pre-school children up to 4 years old
- Swim Academy lessons for school-aged children from 4 to 10 years
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Our Pools & Classes
We swim at several hand-picked pools around Bristol, Bath, Keynsham, Wiltshire, Yatton, Somerset, Shepton Mallet, South Gloucestershire and more!
Our Pools & ClassesStar Teacher Award
Thank you for all nominations received and congratulations to our crowned Summer 2024 Star Teacher which is Vikki.
Meet the Team
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Claire
Baby & Pre-school Teacher
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Katie
Senior Teacher - Swim Academy and Baby & Pre-School programmes.
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Jen
Head of Teaching, Designated Safeguarding Officer & HR Manager.
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Abbie
Swim Academy Teacher
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Diana
Bath & Wilts Franchise Manager & part of our Senior Teaching Team. Diana teaches all swim programmes
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Abby
Baby & Pre-School and Swim Academy Teacher
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Fraser
Poolside Assistant
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Laura
Senior Teacher - Baby & Pre-School and Swim Academy programmes.
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Hannah
Baby & Pre-School and Swim Academy programmes.
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Carly
Senior Teacher - Baby & Pre-School and Swim Academy programmes.
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Judit
Poolside Assistant at multiple pools.
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Stephanie
Baby & Pre-School Teacher
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Megan
Swim Academy Teacher
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Rachel
Poolside Assistant
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Jennifer
Senior Teacher - Teaches all levels across our Swim Academy programmes
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Meg
Baby & Pre-School Teacher
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Jacob
Poolside Assistant
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Evie
Poolside Assistant
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Vikki
Baby & Pre-School Teacher
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Jas
Baby & Pre-School and Swim Academy Teacher
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Rachel
Swim Academy Teacher
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Te
Poolside Assistant
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Michaela
Swim Academy Teacher - Teaches all levels
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Laura H
Swim Academy Teacher
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Emma C
Poolside Assistant
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Ella C
Swim Academy Teacher
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Emma
Baby & Pre-School Teacher
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Felicity
Swim Academy
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Josie
Swim Academy Teacher
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Tina
Swim Academy Teacher
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Courtney
Swim Academy Teacher
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Bella
Swim Academy
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Alyssa
Poolside Assistant
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Alison
Baby & Pre-School Teacher
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Emily
Swim Academy
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Hannah
Poolside Assistant
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Annette
Swim Academy Teacher
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Harriet
Poolside Assistant
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Haneah
Swim Academy
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Caz
Franchise Manager
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Gina
Marketing Manager
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Sarah
Franchisee and part of the Swim Academy Teaching team.
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Courtesy Classes
If you can't make one of your lessons, let us know and we'll give you a Courtesy Class!
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Discover all our current discounts available to our Bristol & Bath customers.
Find out moreNot sure which class you need?
Read about each class level and watch our videos to see us in action!
Floaties
(0-6 months)Splashers
(6-15 months)Kickers
(15-30 months)Little Dippers
(30 months - 4 years)Dippers
(Progression from Little Dippers)Swim Academy
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Baby & Pre-school Swimming Lessons - 0-4 years
Our Baby & Pre-school programme is a wonderful bonding experience. Progressive lesson plans instil water-confidence and a love of swimming whilst our expert teachers tailor activities to your child’s abilities and needs. Taught in lovely, warm pools with a maximum of ten children, our classes incorporate rhyme, music and movement based on extensive child development research; we are the only national baby swim school that is 100% child-led. Our lessons are so well-received that the children we teach can often swim over 10m before they start school.
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Swim Academy - ages 4-10 years
Swim Academy teaches primary-school children up to the age of 10 to swim beautifully and efficiently, as well developing essential water safety and lifesaving skills. Our close-knit class sizes mean all children get the right level of support to suit their age. Small enough to nurture; large enough to let go. Children learn through experience, fun and some repetition. Practice makes perfect. We keep our classes fun, lively, varied and exciting to help your child stay engaged and challenged in the water.
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