Swimtime North East

Swimtime North East Swimming is a life skill that everyone should have. Children and adults learn to swim in fun and safe lessons with fully qualified independent teachers.

🌊 Every splash, kick and breath helps your child build more than just swimming skills.Swimming is one of the best activi...
24/06/2026

🌊 Every splash, kick and breath helps your child build more than just swimming skills.

Swimming is one of the best activities for developing lung capacity, breathing control and overall fitness. By learning how to regulate their breathing in the water, children can improve endurance, confidence and body awareness both in and out of the pool.

For many children, including those with asthma, swimming can be a fantastic way to stay active while strengthening healthy breathing habits in a supportive environment. 💙

The benefits go far beyond learning a life skill, they can last a lifetime.

⚠️ Amber/Red Extreme Heat Alert ⚠️🌡️ With high temperatures expected this week, cooling off in water may be tempting, bu...
23/06/2026

⚠️ Amber/Red Extreme Heat Alert ⚠️

🌡️ With high temperatures expected this week, cooling off in water may be tempting, but cold water shock can be deadly.

If you're heading to the water, take care around rivers, lakes, canals and the coast, supervise children at all times, swim at lifeguarded locations where possible, and never take unnecessary risks.

Stay safe and respect the water!

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🏊‍♂️ There are moments in parenting that stay with you forever.The first smile. The first step. And the first time they ...
22/06/2026

🏊‍♂️ There are moments in parenting that stay with you forever.

The first smile. The first step. And the first time they swim unaided.

It’s more than just a swimming milestone, it’s a moment of confidence, independence, and pride for both child and parent. Watching them realise they can do it on their own is something you’ll never forget.

At Swimtime, we’re passionate about helping children build the skills, confidence and water safety knowledge they need to thrive in and around the water.

Ready to help your child create memories that last a lifetime? 💙

☀️ Holidays are made for making memories, but unfamiliar pools and busy surroundings can bring added risks.Many hotel an...
21/06/2026

☀️ Holidays are made for making memories, but unfamiliar pools and busy surroundings can bring added risks.

Many hotel and villa pools don't have lifeguards, pool layouts can vary, and distractions happen when everyone is relaxing. That's why water confidence and supervision go hand in hand.

Teaching children to swim isn't just about learning a skill for the pool. It's about helping them feel confident in the water, understand their limits, and stay safer wherever their adventures take them.

As you pack the sun cream and passports this summer, don't forget the importance of water safety too. 🌊

Swipe through for a few simple reminders to help keep little ones safe around holiday pools.

🚨 Swimming lessons are about more than confidence and fun. They’re a life skill that could one day save a life.As part o...
20/06/2026

🚨 Swimming lessons are about more than confidence and fun. They’re a life skill that could one day save a life.

As part of Drowning Prevention Week, it’s a reminder that teaching children to swim is one of the most important investments parents can make. Learning vital water safety skills from an early age helps children stay safer around pools, lakes, rivers, and the sea.

Every lesson builds confidence. Every skill learned creates safer swimmers.

Give your child the skills they need for life, both in and out of the water. 💙🏊

Around 270 people lose their lives to drowning in the UK each year, and most of these incidents are accidental.The good ...
18/06/2026

Around 270 people lose their lives to drowning in the UK each year, and most of these incidents are accidental.

The good news? Many are preventable.

Learning to swim is about far more than strokes and technique. It builds confidence, teaches vital water safety skills, and gives children the knowledge they need to stay safer in and around water throughout their lives.

This Drowning Prevention Week, let's raise awareness, learn the risks, and help more people gain the life-saving skill of swimming.

💙 Every lesson learned could make a difference.

🚨 Around 270 people drown in the UK every year, and most of these tragedies are preventable.Swimming lessons teach far m...
17/06/2026

🚨 Around 270 people drown in the UK every year, and most of these tragedies are preventable.

Swimming lessons teach far more than strokes and technique. They build confidence, improve risk awareness, develop decision-making skills, and help children know what to do in and around water.

During Drowning Prevention Week, it's a reminder that learning to swim is more than an activity, it's a skill that could save a life.

The earlier children learn, the longer they carry that confidence with them.

Give your child a skill for life. 💙

🚨 Drowning Prevention Week 🚨If a child unexpectedly falls into water, would they know what to do?The Water Safety Code i...
16/06/2026

🚨 Drowning Prevention Week 🚨

If a child unexpectedly falls into water, would they know what to do?

The Water Safety Code is a simple four-step guide that could help save a life:
✅ Stop and Think
✅ Stay Together
✅ Float
✅ Call 999

At Swimtime, water safety is built into every lesson. Learning to swim isn't just about confidence in the pool, it's about giving children the skills and knowledge they need to stay safe around water wherever they are.

Swipe through to learn the Water Safety Code and share it with another parent. 💙

Drowning Prevention Week 🚨One of the biggest misconceptions around water safety is that if you can swim, you're safe.The...
15/06/2026

Drowning Prevention Week 🚨

One of the biggest misconceptions around water safety is that if you can swim, you're safe.

The reality is that many water-related incidents involve people who are capable swimmers. Cold water shock, hidden currents, panic, and unseen hazards can quickly turn a manageable situation into a dangerous one.

That's why swimming lessons should teach more than technique alone. True water competence combines swimming ability, confidence, awareness, and an understanding of how to respond when things don't go to plan.

At Swimtime, we're passionate about helping children develop the skills and knowledge they need to enjoy the water safely for life. 💙🏊

Because water safety isn't just about swimming. It's about knowing what to do when it matters most.

Every child starts somewhere.The first splash. The first kick. The first time they let go and realise they can do it on ...
13/06/2026

Every child starts somewhere.

The first splash. The first kick. The first time they let go and realise they can do it on their own.

Swimming lessons aren't just about learning a skill — they're about building confidence, independence, and a sense of achievement that lasts far beyond the pool.

Watching that progress week after week is one of the most rewarding parts of the journey. 💙🏊

Ready to help your child take their next step in the water?

Visit the link in our bio to find your nearest lesson.

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Timber Beach Road
Sunderland
SR53XG

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Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 12pm
Sunday 9:30am - 12pm

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