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<\/p>\nThere are lots of reasons why we believe British Swim School is the best choice for you and your child, from the quality of our teachers to the focus on fun in our classes. More importantly, though, is what we hear from our students and their parents every day \u2014 how our small classes, warm water pools and our focus on water survival skills make us their first choice.<\/p>\n
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A focus on water survival skills<\/strong> We see water survival as a skill \u2013 not a sport or activity. We align ourselves with Stop Drowning Now and Pool Safely, which both share our mission to protect every life from drowning through education and water safety awareness.<\/p>\n When you register with British Swim School, you\u2019ll quickly discover that the back float takes centre stage. That\u2019s because it is considered the most important water survival skill \u2013 allowing swimmers to rest, breathe and call for help, alleviating the \u201csilent\u201d danger of floating face down.<\/p>\n Warm water<\/strong> Small classes<\/strong> Unique and highly effective teaching methods<\/strong>
\nBritish Swim School puts water survival skills first, which is so important, when you consider that drowning is the leading cause of death in children under five. In fact, the School first began as a program to teach water safety to infants, beginning at three months old, to help prevent these tragedies.<\/p>\n
\nWhether you\u2019re looking for swim lessons for yourself, your child or your infant, swimming in warm water is more welcoming and gentle for everyone.
\nWarm water alleviates one of the biggest barriers for many to learn to swim \u2013 the cold. For infants and toddlers, and even older children, entering warm water creates an immediate positive association with swimming, so British Swim School works exclusively out of warm-water, indoor pools.<\/p>\n
\nTo guarantee the best learning experience for you or your child, our learn-to-swim lessons are offered in small classes, with a maximum of four students per instructor. In this way, we ensure that you, your child, your infant \u2013 all swim students \u2013 get the personalized attention they need.<\/p>\n
\nCEO Rita Goldberg, a former national swimmer in the UK, founded British Swim School in 1981 and developed the unique and highly effective teaching methods that are a recognized trademark of the brand. Goldberg\u2019s methodology has evolved over the years, but began by teaching water safety survival skills to children as young as three months old. Today, British Swim School offers the premier water survival and learn to swim program.<\/p>\n