About Us

The ability to keep safe in and around water is the main focus of 1st Swim School’s teaching. Knowledge of when it is safe and not safe to enter water, good swimming technique and water skills taught in a fun, non-competitive manner.

In order that each child can benefit and develop their swimming ability at their own pace, classes are restricted to a ratio of 3 pupils per teacher during the important early stages of learning.

In addition to being a well-established small swim school, 1st Swim School is proud of the links it has formed with other swimming organisations both on an international,  national and local level.

Teaching Team

1st Swim School is privileged to have a teaching team of CRB checked, fully qualified ASA/STA teachers who not only excel in their swimming teaching but also in other areas involved with child activities such as football coaching, elite swimmers, trampoline, Girl Guide association and activities for children with special needs.

The majority of 1st Swim School teachers are trained in either STA or Birthlight Baby and Pre-School methods, giving them a sound grounding in all round child development – a distinct advantage in the tuition of swimming teaching to all ages and abilities.

All teachers joining 1st Swim School must firstly spend time assisting either Philomena or one of the Senior Swimming Teachers in order to become proficient in our gentle but effective approach to learning.

In addition, 1st Swim School Teachers hold appropriate STA/RLSS lifesaving qualifications as well as Paediatric First Aid training.