Swimming lessons at our two pools in Mildenhall and Newmarket are structured to follow the ASA National Plan for Teaching Swimming and enable you and your child to learn a skill which lasts a lifetime.
Our aim is to ensure lessons are enjoyable, interesting and above all offer the highest standard of water confidence, skills and techniques.
At Newmarket lessons are run throughout the year and at Mildenhall in line with the Suffolk school calendar. In each case assessment is continuous and as your child develops their skills they can advance through the scheme not just at the end of each term of lessons.
Our experienced teachers are all ASA or STA equivalent qualified and regularly attend training courses as part of their continued professional development.
At the end of each term of lessons you will receive a report of your child’s progress and if you require any more information our Swimming Lesson Coordinator at each pool is available to help.
To book your child's place or for more information on our swimfit lessons please contact:
Mildenhall Swimming Pool 01638 712 515
Newmarket Leisure Centre 01638 782 500
Most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
How long will it take for my child to pass each Stage?
- This will vary with every child.
- If a child has the experience of pre-school or adult and child sessions then he/she may move faster initially through the NPTS Stages 1 & 2 as they will be familiar with the environment and possibly confident in the water.
Why might Swimmers be playing Games instead of swimming widths/lengths?
- To learn how to swim, pupils need to master skills that will help them float, breathe and move around in the water.
- Through games, swimmers have FUN and learn important skills. If swimmers are having FUN they enjoy what they are doing and often learn faster.
- The NPTS has a multi skills approach so all the skills that are learnt lead to development of a competent and confident swimmer, who is safe and happy in the water.
What if my child doesn’t like the swimming lessons?
- Please be patient most children are a little unsure when first coming into structured swimming lessons.
- Bring your child to the pool between lessons to give them more confidence.
- All our teachers are ASA level 2 qualified and will do their utmost to ensure your child enjoys being in the water.