Learn to Swim in Derby
Derby is a great place to learn to swim. We offer a full programme of lessons based on the Amateur Swimming Association National Teaching Plan to ensure your child gets the very best instruction. Once your child has developed their stroke technique and stamina they can choose to continue through the levels up to our Elite Squad or opt for one of our aquatic strands including canoeing and diving. If you are an adult who wants to learn to swim or increase your confidence in the water then we can help with our programme of adult lessons.
We have also become the first local authority in the county to achieve Aquamark status for our Learn to Swim scheme based at Queen's Leisure Centre and Moorways Swimming Pool. Aquamark is awarded by the Amateur Swimming Association. It is designed specifically to help organisations providing swimming programmes to improve and enhance the service and to assist in improving the level of swimming ability in the UK. We received the top Aquamark award of 'Premier Scheme for Teaching and Coaching of Swimming' after an independent assessment was carried out.
How to book onto Learn to Swim
Term and booking dates for Learn to Swim lessons
If you want to book your child or yourself onto one of our Learn to Swim lessons please contact either Moorways Swimming Pool on 01332 341736 or Queen's Leisure Centre on 01332 641444. If you want to join the scheme once a term has started they will be able to tell you if there are any places available. Our Learn to Swim lessons run during school terms and usually last between 11 and 13 weeks. During school holidays we run Intensive Learn to Swim courses and Stroke Development courses which are both great ways for your child to either start learning to swim or improve their stroke techique and stamina.
Our Learn to Swim Vision
Teaching every child in Derby to swim, keeping them safe in and around the water and encouraging them to be healthy and stay active for life.
Our Learn to Swim Values
- Alignment to the Amateur Swimming Association National Teaching Plan
- All lessons taking place in a safe environment
- Commitment to the highest standards of teaching
- Accessible to every child
- Excellent value for money
- Enjoyable learning experience
- Offering pathways into clubs and other aquatic activities
- Encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle
Useful Links
Meet our Swim Tuition Co-ordinators!
The National Teaching Plan
What are the benefits of the Learn to Swim scheme?
What your child has to do to pass each level
Other aquatic activities and courses
Your comments about Swim Derby lessons
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