We have had a busy and exciting start to our year with two new venues opening, we are delighted to announce we are now running from Telford Spa and Golf Resort with lessons Tuesday Thursday and Sunday, we have also dedicated Monday for SEND only 1-1 sessions with our SEND Lead Lucy, Telford Spa is a fantastic venue with a 15m pool.

SEND Swimming Lessons

We have introduced personalised swimming plans for all SEND swimmers to ensure their needs are met individually, these plans are updated as the children progress and feel more at ease in their swimming environment, Lucy has now completed her Makaton Level 1 qualification and will shortly be undertaking her levels 2/3 and 4.

Makaton is a fantastic communication tool that helps give voices to children and adults that may be verbally limited due to additional needs, language barriers, shyness and many other reasons. Makaton is used alongside the spoken word and is so important in helping with communication, comprehension and learning, building both understanding and speech.

Squad Groups

We have seen some amazing progressions already this term, with Squad groups now moving to Wrekin College to their 25m pool to further enhance technique as well as distance and stamina.

We have had our Swimmer of the Term trophies awarded with some very worthy winners, keep an eye on our socials for updates and pictures! (please pop links in here)

We have also welcomed two new assists to our team, Mia C approached us for a work experience placement and did so well that we offered her a job! Mia is working Saturday Mornings alongside Emma as an assist and undergoing her training, Mia used to swim with Emma when she was younger and now competes for a Local club so really has done the full circle, welcome Mia!

Next we have Eva, Eva is one of our squad swimmers and really wanted the chance to work with us as an assist, Eva has made a fantastic impression already showing a true flare for the role, (I guess having Emma as her Instructor since she was 5 has rubbed off on her, particularly on the vocals!)

This is why we do what we do, giving our swimmers the chance to assist, then train and go on to teach once they gain the experience, training and qualifications needed, we are very much a family friendly team and all of our assists have links with us as swimmers first.

Other Updates

We say a temporary farewell to Beth as she goes on Maternity leave and we wish her all the very best for the birth of her son in January and hope to see her back Easter time.

This term also saw the introduction of our Land Training sessions, huge thanks to Mia L who has planned and led these sessions and we have had some great fun, Land Training is as important as pool training with workouts specifically designed to further enhance technique in the pool, we have had a fantastic response to these sessions and will be opening more of these sessions.

We had a great last week of term with lots of spooky fun in the water that we all thoroughly enjoyed, and are busy planning our Christmas theme!

As always thank you to our swimmers you are the reason we do and love what we do,

Many thanks for Mercure and Telford Spa and Golf Resort for the 10% bar discount for our families, this allows you to enjoy a quiet half hour whilst we do what we do best and teach your children.

Thats all for now.