Classes for All Abilities
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Classes for all ages & abilities
We offer a complete range of swimming classes designed to suit all ages and ability levels. Whether you’re introducing your baby to water for the first time, developing your little ones’ water confidence, or simply looking to improve your own swimming, our classes are friendly and flexible.
Unlocking a lifetime of aquatic adventures
From first splash to swimming success
Swimming is more than leisure; it’s an essential life skill that will provide fun, fitness, and positive mental health for years to come! That’s why our classes are designed to instil a lifelong love of swimming whilst highlighting the importance of safety and confidence. With classes available across South Shields, Hebburn, and Gateshead, we’re inviting you or your child to come along and take the plunge!
Swimtots
0-2 Years
Introduce your little one to the water with our structured Swimtots classes. With extensive worldwide research, this programme was designed specifically for babies aged 0–2 years, focusing on building water confidence, personal survival, basic floatation, travelling, aquatic breathing, and submerging skills, whilst strengthening the bond between parent and child.
Swimtoddlers
2-3 Years
The Swimtoddlers programme is for toddlers aged 2-3 years. This structured programme encourages independent movement in the water with little ones wearing arm discs to encourage them to explore the water without clinging onto an adult. While developing basic skills such as personal survival, floating, kicking, aquatic breathing, and submerging, sessions are designed to make every lesson engaging and fun for young swimmers.
Swim England Classes
4+ Years
From beginners to advanced swimmers, our Swim England lessons guide children aged 4+ through structured stages. Focusing on technique, water safety, and stamina, these sessions are ideal for those looking to develop skills at their own pace.
Adult Swimmers
16+ Years
Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to refine your technique, our Adult Swimmers classes are perfect for individuals aged 16+. Enjoy a supportive and non-judgmental environment as you gain confidence and improve your skills.
Swim England accredited
The highest standards in water technique, progression, and safety
We are proud to be accredited with Swim England, the national governing body for swimming in the UK. This affiliation ensures that the school follows a recognised framework for teaching swimming, adhering to the highest standards possible.
By partnering with Swim England, Swimfun provides structured and consistent lessons that align with national standards, offering a solid pathway from beginner to advanced skills for swimmers of all ages.
Expert swimming tuition on your doorstep
Our classes take place in local swimming baths across the North East, offering a familiar and comfortable setting for swimmers of all ages. Each pool provides a safe, child-friendly environment with facilities that are perfect for lessons, from baby splashes to advanced training.
