As a former school teacher and Physical Educationalist, it is Laurie’s belief that good swimming schools, apart from the obvious benefits of clean warm water, qualified teachers, and a happy learning environment, should like other Educational Establishments, have a sound curriculum. Therefore, we discuss what to look for in a […]
Resources & Baby Swimming Tips For Parents
These articles are invaluable resources for parents. They include baby swimming tips and educational tips and techniques we recommend on implementing towards your child's development.
Early Years Swimming Research
Swim school operators, did you know that we now have concrete evidence of the benefits of learning to swim? Griffith University lead a 4 years study sponsored by the swimming industry. This four-year explored the possibility that early years swimming may enhance the learning of young children. The project focused […]
Water Confidence for Timid Beginners
To become happy and have water confidence, children need to be in control. For a 2 to 3 year old to truly be in control they require shallow water. This means utilising ledges, ramps, steps, even children’s play pools. It is silly to rush the process and expect children to […]
Stimulating the 5 Senses – Swim Lesson Teaching Tips
Newborn babies are like little sponges, soaking up information from their new environment. After being contained, protected, and immersed in a watery environment for nine months the new baby is “ready to learn”. Therefore, stimulating the 5 senses is important in the learn to swim process. Learning takes place via […]
Starting Swimming Lessons Later on
Starting Swimming Lessons Later on It is important to understand that not all people commence swimming lessons from birth. It is a common misconception that if children do not start from birth, than they are incapable of catching up and therefore cannot achieve great swimming skills. Forty years teaching experience […]