
Swimming with a buddy
Your child learns to swim alongside a buddy, keep them in sight, and stop and signal if they get separated. It is a simple habit that keeps everyone safer, in the pool now and in open water later.

Your child learns to swim alongside a buddy, keep them in sight, and stop and signal if they get separated. It is a simple habit that keeps everyone safer, in the pool now and in open water later.
You learn to rest on your back in open water when you feel tired, then find your way back to the exit you planned. It means there is always a way to take a break, even with no wall to hold.
Teens · Adults · SeniorsYour child learns to let their instructor know when they are cold, tired, scared or need a break, in whatever way works for them. When children know they will be heard, they feel safer and are more willing to try new things.
All agesYour child tries new things with the help that suits them, such as a float, a hand or a simple reminder. As their confidence grows, they need it less, and support is never something to be embarrassed about.
All agesYour child learns to respond to simple safety instructions in the water, like wait or stop. Then they learn short sequences, like stop, turn and come back. It helps keep them safe and makes every lesson smoother.
Your child learns to use the skills they already have in a new pool, like a community or holiday pool, and to follow its rules. It helps their swimming travel with them, wherever they go.
Your child learns that a hard moment, like swallowing water or slipping, passes, and that they can pause, reset and try again. It is one of the biggest confidence builders in the water.
All ages