All classes are run in accordance with the ASA National Teaching Plan.

Pre-School Lessons
Fun classes with parent in the water too. These lessons incorporate the fundamentals of learning to swim, with plenty of confidence building, and exploring the water through play.
These weekly classes are run on Tuesday mornings, for 30 minutes.

Term Time Lessons - from four years upwards
(Waiting list applies on Term Time lessons for Beginners)
For all abilities from beginner through to advanced standard.
Classes include water skills, diving, water safety, Personal Survival and Lifesaving.

Swimmers work towards and progress through, to earn ASA awards.

Term time lessons run for 11 – 13 weeks depending on the school term, with a break for school holidays.
These weekly classes are run after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturday mornings. Lesson duration is 30 minutes.

All new beginners are to have completed a Crash Course, or to have started with the Pre School lessons before joining Term Time courses. This enables children to gain a good basis, and allows us to get to know the children; they can then be placed in the correct ability Term Time group.

Crash Courses – from four year upwards
Groups are available for all abilities and are an excellent way to top-up an already competent /advanced swimmer, or start off a new beginner.

Crash Courses run in Easter, May ½ term and the Summer Holidays.
The course runs for 5 days Monday – Friday (except if Bank Holiday).
Classes are held in the mornings, for 30 minutes each day.

Training sessions (Top Squad) for our Advanced swimmers
These 1 hour sessions are for swimmers who have progressed through our lessons, and may wish to move on to competitive swimming clubs, or just continue to improve their skills, fitness and speed.
These sessions are great for keeping our older swimmers enthusiastic and fit.
Tuesdays, 6.00pm – 7.00pm.
Fridays, 7.00pm – 8.00pm.

Adult Training Sessions
For adults of a reasonable swimming standard, who wish to improve their Fitness, technique, stamina, speed and also learn new skills.
These sessions enable swimmers to achieve longer distances with efficient strokes. Also by learning training techniques it makes swimming a more interesting and enjoyable activity.
This session is held on a Tuesday, 9.00pm – 10.00pm.
(If you suffer from any medical conditions please consult your doctor first).

Course Costs
All course fees are paid by the term, and in advance.
Please contact us for prices as costs vary from term to term depending on course length.

Parents Comments


‘you show them stroke and style right from the start’
Mrs K Maxey

‘communication is superb and the organisation of lessons are structured and pitched at the right correct level’ Mrs C Robinson.

‘I appreciate that they have to be able to do the things for the badges rather than badges being given out whether they can do them or not’
Mrs C Bracey

‘the Penguins team are very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. It is an excellent club and long may it flourish’ – Mr P Reynolds

‘Really pleased with progress and the way they are encouraged – Excellent patient teacher – Thanks!
Mrs S Lemonius

‘I love the teaching so positive, and it is lovely to see you having fun with the kids’ – Mrs C Clements.

‘Best club kids attend. Professional and focusing on all children equally – not just the good ones or favoured ones!’
Mrs H Bowman.

‘very varied program each session, discipline good and the kids achieve a lot. High targets are set, but not unrealistic’.
Ms K Anderson.

‘I think you are all very encouraging and patient. You are also highly committed and we love the gala you organise’. – Mrs C Dikken.

‘Not only have they learnt loads but they have had lots of fun, made lovely friends and been encouraged’
Mrs S Harrison.

‘I have been so impressed with the children and what they have achieved under your expert guidance’
S Pearce.

‘Thanks for coaching me for all these years. You have really helped me’
S Rockett