Children are assessed based on their current swimming ability, confidence in the water, and previous swimming experience. Our teachers will place swimmers into the most suitable stage to ensure they progress safely and confidently.

Stage 1

For complete beginners.

• Building water confidence
• Entering and exiting the water safely
• Floating and basic movement
• Introduction to front and back swimming

Stage 2

Developing basic skills.

• Independent movement in the water
• Gliding and floating
• Basic leg kicks and arm actions
• Improved water confidence

Stage 3

Developing swimming technique.

• Swimming short distances independently
• Introduction to breaststroke
• Improved front crawl and backstroke skills
• Water safety awareness

Stage 4

Building stamina and technique.

• Swimming longer distances
• Developing all major strokes
• Improving body position and breathing
• Greater water confidence

Stage 5

Refining strokes.

• Improving efficiency across all strokes
• Introduction to tumble turns and advanced skills
• Enhanced endurance
• Personal survival skills

Stage 6

Advanced swimming development.

• Strong technique in all four strokes
• Swimming over longer distances
• Rescue and survival skills
• Fitness and endurance development

Stage 7

Preparing for lifelong swimming.

• Advanced stroke development
• Competitive and fitness swimming skills
• Water safety and survival techniques
• Independence and confidence in deep water

Every child progresses at a different rate. Some swimmers may move after a few months, while others may need additional time to master the required skills.

Many children with additional needs and disabilities cope perfectly well with standard swimming lessons and swimming teachers are provided with support and training to help them with this.

It is vital that parents and carers discuss the needs of their child with swimming lesson providers prior to starting swimming lessons. If the child has any need that will impact on their physical ability to swim or their ability  to join a lessons please please talk to the swimming co ordiator at your centre .

Teachers and swimming coordinators can then adapt the lessons to suit your child’s needs. Making them aware in advance means that they will be able to understand and support your child as much as possible so honesty is the best policy. At Be Well swim well we offer SEN swimming lessons for children with additional needs .

If your child struggles with group situations or lacks confidence in the water, do discuss this with the teacher as they will have strategies that can help ensure your child’s swimming journey gets off to the best possible start.

Our swimming teachers continually assess swimmers during lessons. Once all stage outcomes have been achieved consistently and safely, your child will be moved to the next stage you will be notified by the your home portal, email and by your class teacher . Certificates can be collected at the reception.

This is very common. Our teachers are experienced in helping nervous swimmers gain confidence and enjoy their time in the water. We encourage parents to be positive and patient as confidence develops.

• Swimwear
• Swimming hat  (these are provided at the centre for the stage your child is swimming at)
• Towel
• Goggles (optional but recommended)

Yes. Parents and guardians are welcome to watch from the designated viewing areas where available.

Unfortunately, missed lessons cannot be refunded unless cancelled by the center. However, please contact the Swim School team if your child is going to be absent for an extended period due to illness.

Yes, swimming hats are required for all swimmers to help maintain pool hygiene and improve visibility for teachers. Swimming hats are provided at each stage and are a different colour depending on the stage your child is at.

Please do not bring your child to lessons if they are unwell, particularly if they have experienced sickness or diarrhoea within the previous 48 hours. This helps protect other swimmers and staff.

Yes. Swimmers receive certificates and badges when they successfully complete a stage and achieve all required outcomes.

Swimmers can continue their aquatic journey through:

• Rookie Lifeguard
• Competitive swimming

Chart progress and manage movements using your Home Portal account. You will need the swimmers membership card number, date of birth and registered e-mail address to access your account.

Register for Home Portal at: Https://towerhamlets.courseprogress.co.uk

If your circumstance change and you need to change days or centres please go to your centres reception where they can move your child subject to space at that time or centre.