Children Classes

The BHSC Learn to Swim Programme follows a clear, structured 8-stage pathway, designed to develop confident, competent, and technically sound swimmers.

Children are placed into classes by ability rather than age, ensuring appropriate challenge, progression, and safety at every level. Each stage has defined technical outcomes that must be consistently demonstrated before a swimmer progresses.

Programme Structure

Our stages progress through:

• Water confidence and independent movement

• Body position, balance, and breathing control

• Push & glide, propulsion, and coordination

• Stroke development across front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly foundations

• Endurance, efficiency, and skill consistency

Teaching & Assessment

• All swimmers are formally assessed during the term against stage-specific criteria

• Progression is based on skill mastery, not time spent in a stage

• Parents receive clear written feedback, outlining:

  • Outcomes achieved

  • Areas still requiring consolidation

  • Recommended next stage or class

Progression Pathway

The programme provides a strong technical foundation for:

• Confident recreational swimming

• School swimming competence

• Progression into Pre-Squad and competitive swimming pathways, where appropriate

Our focus is on quality movement, confidence, and long-term development, not rushed progression.