Carrock view leisure pool

18/06/2026

🌊 Life Saving Skills For Children 🌊

Swimming lessons are about so much more than learning strokes.

This week at Dinkies Swim School we’ll be focusing more closely on drowning prevention and practical water safety skills for all ages.

Our older swimmers will be practising using their voices confidently to shout for help, while younger children build confidence through floating and safe movement activities.

Every child deserves to feel safer around water 💙

⏰ Lessons are 30 minutes
💷 £10.50 per session

12/06/2026

🌊 Special Water Safety Lessons This Week 🌊

Tomorrow we start our drowning prevention lessons. This week at Dinkies Swim School we’ll be delivering targeted drowning prevention lessons alongside our normal swimming programme.

Children will be building confidence while learning important safety techniques including:
💦 Floating and treading water
💦 Listening to safety instructions
💦 Understanding water rules
💦 Calling for help
💦 Basic rescue awareness

Our older swimmers especially enjoy practising their “SHOUT FOR HELP!” skills in the pool!

Every swimming lesson should teach more than strokes, safety skills save lives. 💙

🕒 30 minute lessons
💷 £10.50 per lesson

31/05/2026

16/05/2026

📣 OUR AFTERSCHOOL LESSONS HAVE ARRIVED 🙌🏼

At the end of International Learn To Swim Week, I am thrilled to announce that our lessons for older children are starting after May half term.

❓Who are these lessons for?

These lessons are for any little ones who are ready to be in the pool without their grown ups.
They can be any age at the beginning of their swimming journey.

📆 Starting Monday 8th June
4pm 3+ year olds (this is still with adults in the pool)
4:30 Stage 1
5pm Stage 1
5:30 Stage 1

All lessons will take place Carrock view leisure pool.

All small classes. If you require any further information, please drop me a message.

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

We truly believe swimming lessons shouldn’t cost the earth 💙

That’s why our baby & toddler swimming lessons are priced at just £10.50 per lesson, with simple monthly upfront payments to help keep things manageable for parents.

🌊 Parent and child classes
🌊 Small, friendly sessions
🌊 Focus on water confidence, safety and fun

From first splashes to growing confidence, we’re here to support your little one every step of the way 🐠

Send us a message for availability and class information!

02/04/2026

Top tip Thursday - from Kat

Learning in the water isn’t linear 💦
Some weeks your child may feel brave and confident, other weeks they might be unsure.

This is completely normal. It’s your child making a choice - maybe they feel tired, scared, need extra reassurance, or simply don’t want to.
And that’s ok!

The key is breaking challenges into achievable, playful steps.

Psychologically, children gain the most when they experience success in small, measurable ways. Each mini-win builds their confidence, independence, and motivation to try again.

For grown-ups:
💙 Celebrate every small achievement - even tiny steps matter
💙 Let your child set the pace - pushing too hard can make a skill feel scary
💙 Remember progress isn’t a straight line; confidence can fluctuate daily

With manageable challenges and encouragement, children naturally find the confidence to try again.

Building a love for the water takes time 💙💦

When children feel safe, supported, and successful, they naturally grow, flourish, and become more independent in the water. Play, reassurance, and patience go hand-in-hand with real learning 💦

20/03/2026

📣 Calling all babies!

Our new class starts tomorrow (THURSDAY 19th March). At 10:30am at Carrock view leisure pool.

There’s still 3 spaces left in this class so get booked in before it’s too late! 👇🏼

https://dinkiesswimschool.co.uk