Big progress, in the school holidays.
Specialist courses that run over four or five days during the school holidays, helping your child move up through the stages fast, guided by our Swim England qualified teachers.
These specialist courses run in the school holidays over four or five days, with lessons offered across four stages of ability. A short, focused burst of learning that helps your child build confidence and progress quickly.
All our swimming teachers are supported by the team at Swim England and hold recognised Swim England 'learn to swim' qualifications, so your child is in expert hands throughout.
Find the right stage
Not sure where your child fits? Use this guide to choose the right stage for their ability.
Complete beginners
For complete beginners aged 4 and above, taking their very first steps in the water.
Building confidence
Able to put their face in the water, take their feet off the pool floor and swim 5 metres unaided, or working towards it.
Swimming unaided
Able to swim 10 metres on their front and back unaided.
Stroke development
For those beyond Stage 3, Stroke Development runs in Stages 4 and above.
Book your intensive course
Our intensive lesson timetable is online. Log in with your email and password to see what's available, then book your lessons in our bookings area.
Need help choosing? Email our Swim Well Managers via our contact page and we'll get back to you.
Intensive lessons across Trafford
Courses run at our pool centres right across the borough. Find the one nearest you.
Ready to make a splash?
Book an intensive course, or explore our weekly Swim Well lessons and the Home Portal to manage your child's swimming journey.