Business Details
21 Years
experience
Swimming Lessons for Children & Adults in Bodiam
Seans Swim School has been dedicated to teaching swimming skills to children and adults across the 1066 region for over two decades. Founded by Sean Collins, a Swim England Level 3 Coach with extensive national competitive swimming experience, the school combines structured programs with personalized attention. Our qualified instructors, all DBS-checked, follow the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme, ensuring pupils progress safely from beginners to advanced swimmers. With a maximum of eight pupils per class, we prioritize individual development, fostering confidence and water safety. Adult lessons are tailored to individual needs, while holiday intensive courses accelerate learning.Located at Claremont Senior School in Bodiam, we provide a supportive environment with two pools catering to different skill levels. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition from local families and partnerships with organizations like Southern Water. Over 6,000 children have gained proficiency through our methods, which emphasize fun, structured progression, and lifelong aquatic skills. We operate flexible schedules across weekdays and weekends, offering lane swimming sessions for general fitness. Awards and testimonials affirm our reputation as a trusted provider of swimming education in East Sussex.
Services
Children's Swimming Lessons
Adult Swimming Lessons
Holiday Intensive Courses
Lane Swimming Sessions
Swim England Programme
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Our staff hold qualifications from Swim England and the Swimming Teachers' Association
- All instructors are DBS-checked for child and adult safety
- Small classes with maximum eight pupils ensure personalized attention
- Adult lessons tailored to individual progression speeds
- Holiday intensive courses accelerate swimming ability development
Associations and certifications
- Swim England
What people say
Brilliant instructors with children
Confident swimmers within weeks
Patient and encouraging teachers
Structured progression system
Transformed water anxiety into confidence
Services
Children's Swimming Lessons
Structured swimming instruction for children aged three to squad level follows the national plan for swimming stages. Small classes of eight pupils maximize individual attention while qualified instructors develop water confidence and stroke technique. Lessons occur weekdays and weekends at Bodiam's two-pool facility, with progression tracked through seven skill levels.
Adult Swimming Lessons
One-to-one swimming tuition for adults accommodates all skill levels from complete beginners to technique improvers. Personalized sessions occur at flexible times with qualified instructors focusing on water confidence and stroke development. Spectators aren't permitted during adult lessons to maintain concentration and comfort.
Holiday Intensive Courses
Five-day swimming programs during Easter and summer holidays accelerate skill development beyond regular lessons. Designed for focused improvement on specific weaknesses, these morning sessions cater to both young and mature swimmers. Maximum six pupils per instructor ensure targeted progression and water safety training.
Lane Swimming Sessions
Public swimming sessions occur Wednesday evenings at Bodiam's 20-meter pool for cardiovascular exercise. Swimmers access designated lanes at different speeds with minimum two lanes available. This sociable environment supports both casual swimming and structured fitness training in a supportive atmosphere.
Swim England Programme
Official Swim England-registered curriculum develops swimmers from beginners to advanced levels across seven stages. Each level builds specific skills including floating, sculling, and competitive stroke technique. Pupils progress through timed assessments with clear advancement criteria between stages.
People
Sean Collins
Head Coach
Sean has 25 years' experience teaching swimming at national level. Former competitive swimming club head coach and Open Water Coach, he managed club teams achieving regional competition successes. Holds Swim England Level 3 qualification and has completed multiple channel swims.
Questions
Do you offer swimming lessons for adults?
We provide one-to-one adult swimming lessons with qualified instructors at flexible times. No previous experience required – lessons accommodate complete beginners through to technique improvers.
What happens during holiday swimming courses?
Our intensive Easter and summer courses accelerate swimming ability development through five-day morning programs. Maximum six pupils per instructor ensure targeted improvement on specific weaknesses in a structured environment.
What age groups do you teach?
Children's lessons start at age three through to squad level swimming. Adult lessons accommodate all ages. Both pools at Bodiam cater for different experience levels with appropriate class structures.
Are your instructors qualified?
All staff hold Swim England or Swimming Teachers' Association qualifications. Every instructor undergoes DBS Disclosure & Barring Service checks ensuring child and adult safety standards.
How do I book swimming lessons?
Contact us via telephone or email to arrange initial assessments. Group placements occur after ability evaluations. Online payment and flexible scheduling options available for regular lessons and special programs.
What facilities do you use?
We operate at Claremont Senior School's two-pool complex in Bodiam. The shallow learner pool suits beginners while the 20-meter training pool accommodates advanced swimmers with multiple lanes available.
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