Loving the water together
Our classes...
Baby Squidgers
These classes are for babies from birth up to approximately 12 months. Using babies natural dive reflex, we encourage the early development of a baby's natural swimming skill in small, fun, specialised classes. At Squidgers we have developed a programme that works at your baby's pace introducing them to word association exercises, songs and activities that will develop water confidence and an understanding of water safety. The lessons are held in a warm pool, no less than 32oC, an ideal temperature for baby and no more than 6 babies in a class.
Little Squidgers
These classes are for little ones aged 13 months to 2.5 years. Whether your mini person has been a Baby Squidgers or have no previous swimming experience they can join these classes. Our aim is having fun whilst building confidence and encouraging water safety. We use songs, games and toys to encourage lots of 'kicking legs', 'paddling arms' and 'bubble blowing'. They love to use the wiggles and the mat at this age and we aim for some short independent swims. We keep class sizes small at max of 6 in a class and parents are in the water with their little ones.
Big Squidgers
These classes are for little ones aged 2.5 years to 3.5 years. Again, building confidence in a fun environment is key. At this age lots of encouragement and praise helps massively, they are still too young to master stroke technique but with the use of swim aids we aim to encourage independent swimming. Progress can be a lot slower than during Baby Squidgers, it's all about nurturing them and achieving our aim to develop your little one into an independent swimmer.
Classes sizes are maximum of 5 in a class and parents will be in the water with their little one.
About us...
Squidgers Baby Swim school came to life after being a dream for many years. Phillippa the founder and local lass became a baby swim instructor after taking classes with her youngest child. She loved it so much she gained her teaching qualifications and began a job she adored. Due to her husband's job, she is an ex soldier herself and now a military wife, she began teaching in the south and worked there for 5 years. She is delighted to have been able to 'come home' in 2014 and settle in the north east and make her dream a reality. Being able to to share her passion and have the privilege of teaching your precious little ones is never taken for granted. Phillippa has many years of experience teaching babies and young children the joys of swimming. Her happy place is in the pool!
