Our Methods

‘swim bebé swim’ uses natural teaching methods to enable your child to swim as soon as they are physically and emotionally ready.

Natural reflexes – up to one year old, a baby’s body has natural reflexes as used in the womb, which enable them to swim easily in water.  If these reflexes are not used, then they are lost and have to be learned at a later stage in the child’s development.

No armbands – at swim bebé swim a parent/helper is in the pool with the child to support them in the various swim positions.  This enables them to learn quickly how their body floats and moves in water, and promotes early swimming. 

 Safety is paramount! – at swim bebé swim safety skills are as important as swimming skills. Each child learns how to behave appropriately in and around water and to listen to their parent/helper in a water environment. Before they can swim independently, children know how to hold onto the poolside or a swim aid, how to get into and out of the pool safely and how to control their breathing under the water.  These skills can be lifesaving in an accident situation.

Structured courses – the 5 week courses introduce new skills every week and build on the skills learned in the previous weeks.  Courses are structured to be appropriate for the capabilities of the child at that particular age. Babies stage – up to one year old, toddler stage –from one to two year old, 2 plus stage – for 2 and 3 year olds. When one course finishes, another course, the next level up is available, right up until children are swimming independently.

Internationally recognised awards – swim bebé swim offers children on their advanced level courses, the chance to participate in the Swim Teachers Association (STA) award scheme.  These awards are integrated into the appropriate 5-week courses and each child receives a badge and certificate on successful completion of each award.