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SWIMMING LESSONS AT MOSS SIDE LEISURE CENTRE

We recognise that not all children will be at the same level when it comes to swimming. That’s why we have children’s swimming classes for all ability levels and ages. 

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SWIMBIES

Dippers - 3 to 12 months

Dippers baby swimming sessions give you time to bond with your child while we teach you and your child water basics. Entry at three months to cruising (approx. 12-18 months)

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Splashers - 12 months to 2 years

Following on from Dippers, Splashers infant swimming sessions are a great way to grow your child's water confidence with you right beside them. Entry after completing Dippers or children walking (approx. 12-18 months) to 2 years.

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Paddlers - 2 to 4 years

Moving on from Splashers, Paddlers sessions build on the fundamentals and prepare them for swimming independently. These infant swim lessons are designed for those who have completed Splashers or for children aged 2-4 years old.

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Dippers, Splashers and Paddlers FAQ's

Water Temperature? 29 Degrees 

Baby Change Tables? Two

Family Changing Rooms? Three in Wet Change area

Buggy Store? Yes! Just a £1 coin or a locker token that is returnable 

Adult in the water? Yes 

What should my child wear? Any swimming costume and a swim nappy, available to buy from reception

Room for spectators? Yes! Our viewing area is accessed from the 1st floor! 

Parking? Underground parking available which is located on Perrymed Close just off Denhill Road, and is completely FREE!

Anything else? We'd recommend bringing your towels onto poolside to help keep baby warm once leaving the pool 

Junior Lessons

Pre-School - 3 to 5 years

Our Pre-School swimming lessons focus on developing your child’s confidence in the water and introducing them to the key skills they’ll need to swim on their own safely. Lessons are available with and without parents in the water. 

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Foundation - Aged 4+

Our Foundation swimming lessons are designed for school-aged kids who are beginners or completely new to swimming. These lessons will teach them how to be safe in and around water.

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Development - Aged 5+

Development classes are a level above Foundation lessons and are for children who already have a good basis of swimming skills and who are able to swim 15m unaided. Like our Foundation classes, these cover various ability levels, ensuring each child feels comfortable.

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Pre-School, Foundation & Development FAQ's

Water Temperature Pre-school - 29 degress, Foundation and Development - 28 degrees

Adult in the water? For Pre-School lessons only

What should my child wear? Swimming trunks, swimming shorts or swimming costume 

Swim hats? Swim hats are provided and are grouped by ability level. Ask your teacher for your hat on your first lesson

Room for spectators? Our viewing gallery is accessible via the 1st floor

Teacher in the water? We have a teacher in the water to support our foundation red pupils and help them settle in 

SEND Lessons

At Better, we want to make swimming accessible to the whole community and to make it as easy as possible for everyone to learn how to swim. We do offer specific SEN group children’s swimming lessons for a range of ages and abilities. 

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SEND FAQ's

What are SEND group lessons? Group lessons with reduced teacher to pupil ratios to give more contact time, before transitioning to mainstream lessons

Who is eligible? Children with physical or sensory disabilities, click the more info link above for information and application

 

ADULT LESSONS

Swimming is a valuable skill to learn in any stage of life no matter your age. Our adult learn to swim classes are fantastic for your physical and mental wellbeing too, as well as being a low-impact sport that most people can enjoy, regardless of age or fitness level.

Adult Swimming Lessons

Whether you are getting in the pool for the first time or refreshing and improving your swimming skills, come and learn with our resident Swim Doctor. Our Adult Swimming Lessons are ideal for beginners whilst covering the basics and giving you a foundation to build on.

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Women-Only Lessons

Build your confidence in the water with sessions led by qualified female swimming instructors. Catering to girls and women of all swimming stages and abilities, develop a healthy lifestyle while enjoying the social and mental benefits of swimming with our Women-Only sessions. Run for women, by women, our sessions are led by female swimming instructors and cater to girls and women of all abilities.

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Adult Lesson FAQs

What is the water temperature? Between 28-29 Degrees

What do I need to bring to lessons? Just your swimwear. Bring a hat and goggles if you feel more comortable swimming with these. Don't forget your towel!

What level are the lessons? We run beginner lessons in our teaching pool and in the main pool.

Are there any womens only lessons? Yes, on a Wednesday morning, these run alongside our womens only swim session and are led by a female instructor in the teaching pool. (Please note there may be a male lifeguard present on the main pool)

Can I book a one off session? Yes! These sessions are available to book on the app in the swimming tile and can be booked upto 7 days in advance.

 

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"My child always has a great lesson with his teacher. He always gets given good feedback during the lesson and has built up a good rapport. The teacher always makes it easy to work  on the feedback and get better"

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