The secret of success
At Pool Stars we ensure that the class sizes are small, our parent and child classes are capped at class sizes of 6. From 2.5+ years the swimmer to teacher ratio will be a maximum of 3:1. This provides swimmers with more attention, more support, more feedback and therefore accelerated progress. We do also offer 1:1 lessons, a number of 1:1 classes are listed on the website please give us a call or send us an email to discuss alternative days and times.
The Pool Stars swimming curriculum provides a clear progression model for every Pool Star, irrespective of prior experience or level of water confidence. Our curriculum ensures that each and every Pool Star has the water confidence and swimming techniques to be able to embark on Swim England’s Learn to Swim pathway. Our approach is informed by the latest swimming teaching and child development research. Our progression pathway can be found below, please read on to understand how your little one will progress with Pool Stars.
Baby swimming lessons
We offer two types of swimming lessons for babies, we group our Pool Stars by age at this stage. Our Starlet and Comet lessons focus on building water confidence, having fun and providing parents with the confidence and skills to be able to support their little ones in the swimming pool.
Toddler + Pre-school swimming lessons
Each child develops at their own pace at this age, we work with parents to identify the best swimming lesson for their child based on water confidence, prior experience and existing swimming confidence. Our Shooting stars lessons are adapted to the needs of the class; therefore, we will work with parents to ensure that they are in the most appropriate class. It is common for our Shooting Stars to begin to progress through the Swim England Learn to Swim pathway. If we feel that your little one would benefit from moving to one of our Explorers classes, we will discuss this with you. The sky is the limit!
Ages 4+
When Pool Stars reach this stage they are confident in the water and have developed basic swimming techniques that allow them to safely and independently move through the water. Within our Explorers classes Pool Stars will further develop the correct techniques for a variety of swimming strokes. We follow the Swim England Learn to Swim Pathway within our Explorer lessons. We will always work closely with parents to ensure that their little one is in the most appropriate lesson, this allows us to tailor each lesson to the needs of the child.
Swimming lessons for additional needs
At Pool Stars we offer swimming lessons for people of all ages with additional needs, we know that swimming lessons at leisure centres can be difficult for some. We are dedicated to understanding the barriers to attending swimming lessons and to do our best to provide high quality inclusive swimming lessons for everyone. If you would like to discuss this further please do get in touch. We will always work with the participant, parents or carers to fully understand an individuals needs before starting lessons.
Swimming lessons for adults
At Pool Stars we offer swimming lessons for people of all ages, whether you would like to boost your water confidence, develop your technique or take the plunge for the first time – we are the right people to support you! We are empathetic, emotionally intelligent and above all else we will make the process of learning to swim a fun and relaxed experience. If you would like to discuss further please do get in touch. A number of 1:1 adult lessons are already listed on the website. Do get in touch to discuss alternative days and times!
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Swim England Learn to Swim Pathway
The Pool Stars curriculum will provide your little one with the confidence and technique to be able to progress through the Swim England Learn to Swim Pathway.
Stage 1
Swim 5 metres on front and back using a floatation device
Stage 2
Swim 5 metres on front and back independently.
Stage 3
Swim 10 metres on front and back independently
Stage 4
Swim 10 metres using leg kicks of all 4 strokes
Stage 5
Swim 10 metres using leg kicks of all 4 strokes
Stage 6
Swim 25 metres of one stroke to Swim England standards. Swim 10 metres of all 4 strokes using the correct breathing
Reach for the stars Reward scheme
At Pool Stars we understand the importance of praise and reward in boosting the self-confidence of all of our swimmers.
We know that our swimmers learn more and progress more quickly when they feel good! We like to celebrate the achievements of our Pool Stars through regular certificates and badges.
We also appreciate that parents like to receive updates on their child’s progress to enable them to support them outside of lessons.
