FAQ
Where do you do the swimming classes?
What days of the week do the swimming classes take place?
When do you run swimming classes?
Classes are scheduled to take place during school term time and follow the academic year.
We also provide RapidTrack courses during the school holidays.
How many in a swimming class?
The recommended numbers are only provisional and not guaranteed.
However we work with low numbers of 4 and 5 per teacher in the Non Swimming and Beginner stages respectively.
Numbers increase as they progress through the levels to 6/7 in Learner and 7/8 in Improver
SwimWell normally have 8/10 swimmers per lane.
Are the teachers in the water?
How much do your swimming lessons cost?
Our pricing structure is designed to accommodate a full year. (i.e. 3 terms of approximately 33 lessons per year).
Discounts are applicable
1. For those parents who are prepared to book and pay for a year's swimming.
2. For parents with more than 2 children in the programme.
Termly booking can also be taken and the prices reflect the numbers in each class. The fewer number the more you pay and as a child progresses through the programme, prices decrease.
How long is a swimming lesson?
Main programme lessons are based on 40 minute time slots, with 35 minutes teaching, and 5 minutes for Introduction and Assessment.
Our One-to-One and One-to-Two programme lessons are based on 30 minute time slots, with 25 minutes teaching, and 5 minutes for Introduction and Assessment.
How many weeks do we get in the term?
How do we pay for the swimming lessons?
Payment is taken by debit or credit card only, when calling the office to book.
Can we try out swimming lessons first to see if we like it?
This is not our practice.
All children must join our programme and be assessed by our trained staff.
Children will be encouraged to remain in the classes, to allow for a settling in period.
Please see our terms and conditions on this subject.
How long does it take for a child to learn to swim?
Depends very much on the child and how they react and respond to our teaching.
Emphasis is placed on how long it will take for a child to put their face in the water.
However, we do expect children to take 3 terms before moving to the next ability level.
Please see tips on progression.
Are the teachers Disclosure checked and what swimming qualifications do they hold?
All our staff go through the Enhanced Disclosure Scotland checks. Our swimming teachers and coordinator’s will hold an ASA Level 1 or Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Swimming.
