I am an experienced swim teacher who specialises in tailored learning. I design a bespoke swim programme that fits the needs and goals of the adult or child.
In your swimming lesson with me, you will:
- feel safe and relaxed
- laugh and have fun
- be engaged with the lesson
- find your confidence
- fall in love with the water
- learn to swim properly and efficiently!
Individualised Learning
Especially as a SEND-qualified teacher, I strongly believe that, with learning, one size does not fit all. We are all so different, so how can one swimming lesson be right for every child within it?
I believe that children learn to swim quicker when the lesson is constantly tailored to fit their specific needs. I am always observing my swimmers and making real-time adjustments to swim activities depending on what is working for the swimmer, their swim goals and their individual needs.
My group lessons sizes are small (a maximum of just 3) so that children can be given different teaching styles, focuses and drills and ultimately progress in their swim strokes faster.
Neurodivergent myself, I am an advocate for inclusivity and diversity. Studies show that children with SEND are statistically at a higher risk of accidental drowning compared to their peers. I have supported swimmers with:
- ADHD
- autism
- demand avoidance
- anxiety
- selective mutism
- sensory needs
- sensory processing disorders
- Downs Syndrome
- hyper-mobility
- cerebral palsy
- epilepsy
- developmental delays
- and other conditions and disabilities.
Every child deserves to learn to swim.
Swim Books
My Swimming Workbook for children can be purchased on Amazon!
Adult Swimming Lessons
I have a track record of teaching adults to swim, especially those who were initially nervous or afraid of water. My welcoming and friendly personality will put you at ease and together we will work on your fears, grow your self-belief and get you swimming successfully! I have basic hydrotherapy training and often include muscular-skeletal water exercises as part of my lessons.
Swimming Stroke Development
My passion is stroke development. Want to learn a new stroke, swim more efficiently or train for a triathlon? Let’s improve your front crawl, back crawl or breaststroke with a programme that aligns with your personal goals.
I am fully-qualified, fully-insured and a member of both national governing bodies for swimming, the STA (Swimming Teachers’ Association) and The Institute of Swimming & Swim England. I have enhanced DBS checks, am safeguarding trained, first-aid trained and qualified in water safety. I regularly attend courses and CPDs to better support my swimmers.
- STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher Qualification Upskill
- ALISON Beginner Hydrotherapy
- TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND)
- STA Level 2 Award in Safety Award for Teachers
- STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming
- STA Level 2 Award in Aquatic Teaching Baby and Pre-School Swimming
- STA Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
Illustration: Farisa Addin
