Real-Time Teaching

I specialise in tailored learning – design a bespoke swim programme that fits the specific needs of the adult or child. As well as thorough objective setting and lesson planning, I am constantly observing and making real-time adjustments to lessons, depending on what is working for the swimmer and their needs.

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

Every individual deserves to learn to swim. SEND-qualified and neurodivergent myself, I am an advocate for true inclusivity. Studies show that children with additional needs are statistically at a higher risk of accidental drowning compared to their peers. I have supported swimmers with ADHD, autism, PDA, EBSA, emotional needs, selective mutism, social anxiety, sensory processing disorders, Downs Syndrome, hypermobility, clubfoot, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, developmental delays, hearing loss, speech and language needs and many other conditions and disabilities.

Adult Swimming Lessons

I have a track record of helping adults who have struggled with aquaphobia. My friendly personality will put you at ease and together we will talk about your fears, grow your self-belief and help you feel positive about being in the water. I have basic hydrotherapy training and often include muscular-skeletal water exercises as part of my lessons. I also have a passion for stroke development and have guided many teens and adults to learn new strokes, swim more efficiently and train for triathlons. Adult lessons are available weekday daytime, just drop me an email to discuss.

Swim Books

I’m an award-winning writer who creates swim books for kids! Check them out on Amazon.

Teaching Locations

I work for Everyone Active in Stratford-upon-Avon and Shipston, teaching 121 and group lessons, plus supporting school children to reach their objectives for the national curriculum for swimming and water safety. From September I will also join the swim teaching team at Bloxham School in Oxfordshire.

Marketing and Communications

I have worked as a marketing professional since 2009 and for the last decade have ran my own marketing consultancy, representing a wide range of clients across arts, events and leisure. I am also a published, award-winning writer who has worked in print and digital journalism since 2013. I am available for marketing or editorial projects especially within the aquatics industry.

About Me

I live in Stratford-upon-Avon with my husband and young son. If I am not mum-ing or teaching you’ll more than likely find me in the deep end! I love indoor and outdoor swimming, snorkelling, travelling, climbing, running and hiking. I swim with Stratford Sharks and take part in open water events but am not from a competitive swimming background – I believe that everyone can enjoy the benefits of swimming, irregardless of their ability!