Business Details
Expert Swimming Lessons for All Ages in Enfield
Established to provide comprehensive swimming instruction, Take The Plunge has dedicated itself to fostering water safety and confidence in swimmers of all ages. Our team of fully qualified instructors, with extensive experience across diverse age groups and abilities, prioritises small class sizes and individualised attention. We maintain rigorous safety standards, with all staff DBS-checked and trained to support swimmers with additional needs.Our structured curriculum, spanning seven progressive levels, ensures measurable skill development while maintaining an engaging, child-centred environment. With two dedicated pool locations and flexible lesson formats, we combine technical expertise with a commitment to making swimming both accessible and enjoyable for every participant.
Services
Swimming Lessons
Private Lessons
Adult Swimming
Special Needs Classes
Termly Blocks
Highlights and features
- We offer fully qualified DBS-checked instructors with specialist experience in teaching swimmers with additional needs
- Our low pupil-teacher ratios ensure personalised attention in every 30-minute session
- Seven progressive class levels develop measurable swimming proficiency from beginner to advanced stages
- Private lesson options available for both children and adults seeking tailored instruction
- Proven track record since 2015 with documented success in building water confidence and safety skills
What people say
Confident swimmers
Supportive teachers
Excellent progress tracking
Patient instruction
Positive environment
Services
Swimming Lessons
Structured swimming instruction for children aged 4+ across seven progressive levels. Our small-group format (5-6 pupils per instructor) focuses on water safety, confidence building, and technical skill development. Each 30-minute session follows a nationally recognised curriculum that tracks measurable progress in swimming proficiency.
Private Lessons
Personalised swimming instruction for individuals requiring dedicated attention. Available in 1:1 or 1:2 formats, these 30-minute sessions cater to nervous swimmers, those with additional needs, or individuals seeking specific stroke refinement. Tailored lesson plans adapt to each swimmer's unique learning pace and requirements.
Adult Swimming
Specialist swimming instruction for adult learners at all ability levels. Group classes (max 6 per instructor) and private sessions focus on confidence building, stroke technique, and water safety. Lessons accommodate complete beginners through to experienced swimmers seeking performance improvement in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
Special Needs Classes
Adapted swimming instruction for children and adults with physical or cognitive challenges. Our experienced instructors modify teaching approaches to suit individual requirements, using specialist techniques to build water confidence and safety skills. Both group and private lesson formats available with tailored progression pathways.
Termly Blocks
Fixed-term swimming programmes aligned with academic terms. Each block includes 8-12 weekly lessons following a progressive curriculum that builds cumulative swimming proficiency. Participants develop from basic water acclimatisation through to advanced stroke techniques and endurance swimming across the term duration.
People
Jackie
Co-Founder
With over 10 years' experience in aquatic education, Jackie co-founded Take The Plunge to create accessible swimming programmes that prioritise individual progress and water safety awareness across Enfield.
Eddie
Co-Founder
Eddie established Take The Plunge with Jackie, bringing extensive teaching experience and a commitment to creating inclusive swimming environments that cater to diverse learner requirements across multiple ability levels.
Stewart
Lead Instructor
Stewart has been teaching swimming for over 8 years, specialising in building confidence in nervous swimmers and delivering 1:1 lessons that combine technical instruction with positive reinforcement techniques.
Sharon
Senior Instructor
Sharon specialises in early-years swimming instruction, with particular expertise in helping young children overcome water fears through patient, play-based teaching approaches at our Waverley location.
Cassie
Instructor
Cassie delivers engaging swimming lessons that balance skill development with enjoyment, particularly noted for her ability to connect with children and maintain structured yet fun learning environments.
Questions
What swimming levels do you teach?
We offer seven progressive levels from beginner water confidence (Grade 1) through to advanced endurance swimming (Grade 7), plus specialist adult classes and Challenge Award programmes.
Do you offer private swimming lessons?
Yes, we provide 1:1 and 1:2 private lessons tailored to individual needs, particularly suitable for nervous swimmers, those with additional requirements, or specific stroke development goals.
How are lesson groups determined?
Groups are assigned based on swimming ability assessments, age appropriateness, and specific requirements. Our seven-level system ensures appropriate challenge while maintaining safety and confidence.
What facilities do you use?
We operate at two locations: Waverley School (15m pool) for younger beginners and St Ignatius College (21m pool) for advanced levels, both in Enfield with accessible changing facilities.
Are instructors qualified?
All our instructors hold formal swimming teaching qualifications and current DBS checks. Many have specialist experience working with swimmers with additional needs across both group and private lesson formats.
How do term bookings work?
Lessons are booked in termly blocks with 8-12 weekly sessions. Payment covers the entire term, with structured progression between sessions and regular assessment of swimming development milestones.
