Our Passion
At frogs swim school you’ll find we are passionate about swim teaching and nurturing our swimmers. We love completing extra training to provide the lastest swim techniques and getting to know all of our swim families, so everyone thrives. Our friendly teacher is always on hand to support you each term. We also provide a ‘Teacher Check-In’ where we can talk about your child’s swim progression. These can be booked via email and we are always happy to discuss any concerns you may be having.
CLASSES
We run baby swimming lessons across Tendring district, we teach babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers (aged 0-4). We have a lovely heated pool.
Email us to find your perfect class.
SEN Swim Stars
At Frogs Swim we know that the needs of each student are very individual to them, and we strive to make sure these needs are met within a swimming context. We also believe that each student needs to learn in ways that works best for them, and this can look very different from one lesson to the next.As a swim school dedicated to working with children and young people with additional needs, we are very proud of the amazing progress all our swimmers make.
To help parents and carers understand the progress of their child, we have a SEN Swim Skill Curriculum. This is a set of skills laid out into four main sections: Foundation and Development; Fundamental skills; and Supplementary Skills.
🐸The Foundation Skills are the building blocks of safe and confident swimmers; water confidence, breathing, submerging and floating.
🐸The Development Skills are moving through water, stroke development and fitness.
🐸The Fundamental Skills are those essential safety skills, that we believe all children should learn.
🐸Additionally, The Supplementary Skills are fun additional skills we love to teach! Each student will be primarily allocated to one section of the curriculum, according to their current swimming skill level and will progress through the curriculum at their own pace. Some will progress through each stage in a linear step-by-step manner, whereas others will have different starting points and develop through the curriculum in their own way.
Frogs Swim is here to support all students on their swimming journey! At the end of each term, every student will receive a certificate for a section of the curriculum they have made progress in.
We believe this curriculum will support your child’s swimming development and help parents and carers understand what we are working towards! If you have any questions about this curriculum, please email our team.
*Please note that a parent/carer will be required to get in to the pool. And don't forget, the pool is heated well.*
Academy Classes
Swimming lessons for school-aged children, from ages 4 and up.
Whether your child is looking to learn to swim or struggling to progress in their current lessons, frogs swim academy is the perfect swim school for them to shine.
You can join us at any time of the term as we adapt our classes to suit the individual child. And don’t worry if your child is nervous or shy our teacher is an expert in planning swim lessons that are supportive to get rid of any fears. Our carefully crafted swim programme blends water safety, confidence, fun, correct swim stroke technique, with skills for life and lots of fun!!
Swim Academy Levels:
Our school-aged swim programme is designed over four levels. We develop water confidence, safety skills, and key swimming skills for example breathing, floatation, rotation, streamlining, kicks and pulls, as well as learning all the swim strokes.
Level 1 - Unable to swim independently
Level 2 - Able to swim 5m front and 5m back
Level 3 - Able to swim 10m front and 10m back
Level 4 - Able to swim 20m front and 20m back
Celebrate Splish-Splash Style with Our Birthday Pool Party Packages (Ages 1-5)
Dive into a world of aquatic fun as we invite you to make a splash with our exciting birthday pool party packages, specially designed for the little ones aged 1 to 5.
At Frogs Swim School, we transform special occasions into unforgettable memories, offering a variety of delightful options that will have your tiny tot and their friends giggling with joy.
Our birthday pool parties include not just the joy of swimming but also a range of customisable extras, from whimsical balloon decorations to other delightful surprises that will leave everyone craving for more.
Planning your child's next birthday bash couldn't be easier or more fun! For all the details and to start planning your little one's unforgettable pool party, please reach out to us via email at frogsswimschool@outlook.com. Let's make a splash together!
Reviews
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Swim Teachers
Introducing our three dedicated swim teachers at Frogs Swim School
Extra Information
Here's some FAQs and extra details to know about our swimming etiquette.
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Settling Inn
Babies may be unsettled and can get tired towards the end of a class. Don’t worry, this is quite normal. If baby does cry, we are here to support you with our soothing and calming holds and moves.
If you feel you or your child are getting overwhelmed by all the new surroundings and you wish to step out of the pool and sit on the side to watch for a while that’s absolutely fine, just let your teacher know. Sometimes 20 minutes is enough time for little baby’s first few swims.
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Feeding
You can feed your baby poolside and it’s nice and warm. We are baby-led in every way and help you recognise your baby's unique behaviours and cues.
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Pool Rules
Footwear
All wet areas of frogs swim school are shoe-free! Please remove outdoor shoes inside the first entrance when you arrive. We recommend you bring some indoor / pool shoes to change into (like crocs or sliders) as these are non-slip. Floors are often wet, and they help keep feet clean and dry all the way back into your shoes and socks at the end.
Eating and Drinking
A full meal before swimming is not recommended, but a high-energy yummy snack before or after class is always good. Don’t forget to include yourself too! Please eat outside our changing rooms only, as inside we operate a strict no eating policy for cleanliness and pool hygiene.
Please Remove
Refrain from wearing perfume, creams and oils (there are showers to use before your swim). Also remove make-up, watches and jewellery. Please do not use talc in our changing rooms after your swim.
Take Care
You’re responsible for yourself and your child throughout the pool and changing area and safety in our lessons is paramount. Reclasses, floors can become slippery when wet and we recommend wearing pool shoes. -
Spectators
We welcome parents or relatives to be involved and watch our classes from the top end of the pool where seating is put out this is to keep distractions to the minimum. If you feel that your child will need you down the end where teaching is happening please speak to our teacher before hand.
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Swim Stars
SEN swim lessons for Children with a range of additional needs including but not exclusive to autism, ADHD, global delay, downs syndrome, anxiety disorders and those with other learning difficulties.
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Missed Lessons
We understand that during the term you might have to miss a class due to family events, self-isolation or illness. We are sorry that we cannot provide refunds, credits or transferable classes – please see our terms and conditions find out more.
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Illness
During our re-enrolment process, please disclose any medicals or diagnoses that may affect learning to swim, we operate a strictly confidential process of storing data. Please read carefully our Ts & Cs regarding medical issues, for serious medical conditions during the first 5 weeks of term, part refunds can be given with a doctor notes.
From time to time your baby or child may get a runny nose or a cold and many of our swim families ask if they should still come swimming. We often ask you to determine if they are well in themselves. If your baby or child has green snot and/or a temperature, we advise you to not come swimming.
We ask you not to attend swimming if you or your child has been unwell with sickness in the past 48 hours or had diarrhoea within 14 days of their swim lesson.
For those with eczema conditions, we welcome you to try a class as our swimmers find our special pool water not harsh on their skin. Our private pool water isn’t as strong in chlorine as local sports centres.
Medical advice has been updated on the swim guidance for verruca’,Speak to your medical professional as there are many treatments available from your local pharmacy, verruca socks are now generally not recommended. -
New to Frogs Swim School?
First-time swimmers, we welcome you! Know that we believe in the blend of feeling safe and familiar, as it makes for a great start to anything new. You might feel "new" now, but as the weeks pass, you will find your swim confidence grows.
Anyone who would like to, is welcome to view our facilities before their lesson, meet or talk to their teacher, or enquire about our Zoom welcome Q&A opportunities - just get in touch to find out more.
We can do Taster Sessions (for £10) and we are happy to offer them in classes where there are spaces. But do be aware that, for many little ones, confidence builds over time, so we do recommend you come to more than one class.
When it comes to your child’s first swim, get them involved in the process to help grow their confidence:
- • Talk about swimming at home, look at videos, photos or memories of swimming
- • Invite them to help pack their bag
- • Let them choose their favourite character towel and swimmers
- • Bring their favourite shampoo or soap from home (familiar smells evoke security)
- • Try on swimmers at home to get comfy in them before you swim
- • Come early, get used to the environment - explore the changing rooms and the waiting area together
The most important thing to put in your swim bag is your time - we all need time to feel comfortable and children develop a sense of trust and confidence when they aren’t rushed.
New adult swimmers, rest assured that you can always stand up in our pool and you will never be asked to do something you are not comfortable with. -
Swim Nappies
Our strict happy nappy swimwear policy for all children under 4 means our pool is kept super clean. Babies and toddlers wear a swim nappy as the first layer and neoprene shorts (happy nappies) as the second layer if they are not potty trained. When potty trained our little froglets and swimmers up to the age of 4 years, just wear the neoprene over shorts, Splashabout call theirs 'splash shorts' or lots of our swimmers wear the neoprene shorts called Jammers.
Top tips: try everything on before your first session, and wear swimmers under your clothes to arrive "swim-ready".
Contact
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.