Jump into swimming lessons with #LoveSwimming
19/08/2024 Love SwimmingWe’re thrilled to introduce our latest Love Swimming campaign, designed to inspire you and your family to dive into the many benefits that swimming lessons offer for children! Whether your little one is just starting out or is looking to enhance their swimming skills, now is the perfect time to jump in!
Parents and carers always highlight water safety as the number one reason for signing their child up to swimming lessons – a very important reason at that! However, did you know that swimming lessons are also building lifelong skills for your child that will benefit them both in and out of the water for years to come.
- ✔️Boosts Confidence: More than 84% of parents report that swimming lessons have helped improve their child’s confidence and self-esteem.
- ✔️Improves Focus: Nearly 7 in 10 parents have noticed that their child’s concentration improves after swimming lessons an added benefit that supports success in school and beyond.
- ✔️Fosters Friendships: 68% of parents agree that swimming lessons have helped their children make new friends, creating bonds that extend beyond the pool.
- ✔️Brings Happiness: Most importantly, swimming lessons bring joy! 91% of parents say their child truly enjoys their time in the water, making learning to swim a fun and memorable experience.
Find swimming lessons near you today
Your first step is to find swimming lessons near to you, whether run by your local pool or by a swim school. Check out our top tips for parents and carers starting out. If you’re ready to jump in, just pop in your post code below to see your local options!
Meet Laura and Rose
Don’t just take our word for it – meet Laura and Rose who signed up to swimming lessons a few years ago and have loved their experience! Mum Laura loves seeing Rose enjoy the water with her friends, and has seen her confidence grow over the years.
Watch as we caught up with Laura and Rose here:
Help for parents and carers
As the National Governing Body for Swimming in England, we love swimming! We have a great selection of guidance for parents and carers throughout their child’s journey of learning to swim. Take a read and share with friends and family to get the word out there:
Just starting out
- What to take for your child’s first swimming lesson
- The safest swimwear colours for your child
- Why a fun approach to learning is so important
Further into your child’s journey
- 7 ways to support your child through their swimming lessons
- How to know when your child is a competent swimmer
- When should my child stop swimming lessons?