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Saturday Swimming Lessons
Alleyn's Swim School offers regular Saturday morning swimming lessons.
Lessons take place in the school’s 25-metre pool and are led by specialist instructors. They are suitable for children aged five and above.
Each session lasts 30 minutes. Class sizes range from six to twelve pupils per teacher, allowing for plenty of individual attention. Group sizes may vary in the higher ability levels.
Instructors accompany most groups in the water, with an assistant present in some lessons, creating a warm, friendly and enjoyable environment for children to develop their skills.
Our courses are open to all members of the community.
Saturday Swim School
Termly places are initially offered to swimmers already enrolled, to support continuity and their progression. Any remaining spaces are then released on a first come, first served basis.
As children advance through the levels, they will be able to progress to our Monday evening lessons, which are designed for swimmers who have completed Swim England Stage 7.
Use the link below to access our booking system, Soakly. You’ll need to create an account to register. Any new or available places will be advertised on this page.
Use Soakly to view availability and register
Ability levels explained
Please review the ability bandings below to select the most suitable course for your child.
The description listed at each stage is our aim for where your child will be at the end of the course of lessons. If your child does not yet meet the criteria, then this is the appropriate class for them.
The course will develop confidence and introduce movements in water for up to 5m.
Entre water safely
Move forwards 5m
Move backwards 5m
Move sideways 5m
Scoop water and wash face
Ok with water showered over head
Move into stretched floating with aid
Regain upright position from the back with help
Push and glide
Take part in games- teacher led
Understanding of pool rules
Exit water safely
Further confidence to travel 5m on front and back with or without aid
Jump in from poolside
Blow bubbles- nose and mouth under
Regain upright position from back- no help
Regain upright position rom front- no help
Push from wall glide- front and back
5m swimming front- with aid
5m swimming back- with aid
Rotation from front to back to upright
Rotation from back to front to upright
Confidence to travel through water 10m without help, front and back
Jump in from poolside and submerge
Sink, push from wall- streamline position
Push and glide, arms extended and log roll onto back
Travel on front, tuck rotate around horizontal axis to the back
Fully submerge to pick up object
Answer 3 questions on water safety code
10m swim on front
10m swim on back
Develop stroke technique on the front and back working towards swimming 10m to ASA standard on one stroke
Understanding of buoyancy
Tuck float 5sec
While floating, show sequence of 3 shapes
Push and glide from wall to pool floor
Kick 10m backstroke
Kick 10m front crawl
Kick 10m butterfly
Kick 10m breaststroke on the front
Kick 10m breaststroke on back
On the back, head first sculling action 5m horizontal position
Travel on back roll in one continuous movement onto front
Travel on front roll in one continuous movement onto back
10m of choice ASA standards
Develop technique in all 4 strokes working towards being able to swim 10m all four strokes to ASA standards
Horizontal stationary scull on back
Feet first sculling action 5m, while horizontal on back
Sculling sequence with partner for 30-45sec with rotation
Tread water 30sec
3 different shaped jumps into deep water
10m all 4 strokes to ASA standards
Handstand hold 3sec
An action for getting help
Develop technique in all 4 strokes working towards being able to swim 25m all 4 strokes to ASA standard
Understanding of preparing for exercise
Sink push off on side, glide, kick, rotate in backstroke
Sink push off on side, glide, kick, rotate into front crawl
10m swim with clothes on
Front crawl to ASA standard- include 6 rhythmical breaths
Backstroke to ASA standard- include 6 rhythmical breaths
Butterfly to ASA standard- include 6 rhythmical breaths
25m choice of stroke to ASA standards
Perform a shout and signal rescue
Surface dive
Exit without using steps
Develop technique in all 4 strokes working towards being able to swim 25m all 4 strokes to ASA standard
25m all 4 strokes to ASA standard
Movement sequence in groups of 3 or more lasting 1min including:
1. Sculling- head first, feet first
2. Rotation - forward/backwards somersault, log roll
3. Floating- front/ back, star, tuck, create own
4. Moving - lifting arms out of water, link skills with strokes and sculls
A sitting drive
Swim 50m continuously using one stroke to ASA standard
Swim 200m using min 3strokes
Tread water, eggbeater action 30sec
Complete obstacle course, min 4 objects- feet off bottom throughout
Tread water, eggbeater action 30sec
Complete obstacle course, min 4 objects- feet off bottom throughout
Children may move groups if their instructor feels they will benefit from working at a diffrent stage. All changes will be agreed with parents before they are made.
If a change in stage/groups is necessary, the course manager will endeavour to offer an alternative as close to the original booking time as possible.
Terms and Conditions
Contact Us
Office:
0208 613 5027
Email:
[email protected]
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Saturday Swimming Lessons | Alleyn's School
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Holiday Camp
Tennis Camp
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Intensive Swimming
About Alleyn's Active
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
Swim School
General Swimming
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Edward Alleyn Clubhouse
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Welcome from the Head
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Term Dates
Parent Information
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My Account
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Checkout
Saturday Swimming Lessons
Monday Swimming Lessons
Intensive Swimming Course
Discover Our Junior Schools
Welcome to Senior School
Welcome to Sixth Form
Our Stories
Alleyn’s School is a leading co-educational independent day school in Dulwich, London, educating pupils aged 4–18 across its Senior School and two Junior Schools: Alleyn’s Oakfield and Alleyn’s Junior School.
Home
|
Alleyn's Active
|
Swim School
|
Saturday Swimming Lessons
Alleyn’s School
Saturday Swimming Lessons
Alleyn's Swim School offers regular Saturday morning swimming lessons.
Lessons take place in the school’s 25-metre pool and are led by specialist instructors. They are suitable for children aged five and above.
Each session lasts 30 minutes. Class sizes range from six to twelve pupils per teacher, allowing for plenty of individual attention. Group sizes may vary in the higher ability levels.
Instructors accompany most groups in the water, with an assistant present in some lessons, creating a warm, friendly and enjoyable environment for children to develop their skills.
Our courses are open to all members of the community.
Saturday Swim School
Termly places are initially offered to swimmers already enrolled, to support continuity and their progression. Any remaining spaces are then released on a first come, first served basis.
As children advance through the levels, they will be able to progress to our Monday evening lessons, which are designed for swimmers who have completed Swim England Stage 7.
Use the link below to access our booking system, Soakly. You’ll need to create an account to register. Any new or available places will be advertised on this page.
Use Soakly to view availability and register
Ability levels explained
Please review the ability bandings below to select the most suitable course for your child.
The description listed at each stage is our aim for where your child will be at the end of the course of lessons. If your child does not yet meet the criteria, then this is the appropriate class for them.
The course will develop confidence and introduce movements in water for up to 5m.
Entre water safely
Move forwards 5m
Move backwards 5m
Move sideways 5m
Scoop water and wash face
Ok with water showered over head
Move into stretched floating with aid
Regain upright position from the back with help
Push and glide
Take part in games- teacher led
Understanding of pool rules
Exit water safely
Further confidence to travel 5m on front and back with or without aid
Jump in from poolside
Blow bubbles- nose and mouth under
Regain upright position from back- no help
Regain upright position rom front- no help
Push from wall glide- front and back
5m swimming front- with aid
5m swimming back- with aid
Rotation from front to back to upright
Rotation from back to front to upright
Confidence to travel through water 10m without help, front and back
Jump in from poolside and submerge
Sink, push from wall- streamline position
Push and glide, arms extended and log roll onto back
Travel on front, tuck rotate around horizontal axis to the back
Fully submerge to pick up object
Answer 3 questions on water safety code
10m swim on front
10m swim on back
Develop stroke technique on the front and back working towards swimming 10m to ASA standard on one stroke
Understanding of buoyancy
Tuck float 5sec
While floating, show sequence of 3 shapes
Push and glide from wall to pool floor
Kick 10m backstroke
Kick 10m front crawl
Kick 10m butterfly
Kick 10m breaststroke on the front
Kick 10m breaststroke on back
On the back, head first sculling action 5m horizontal position
Travel on back roll in one continuous movement onto front
Travel on front roll in one continuous movement onto back
10m of choice ASA standards
Develop technique in all 4 strokes working towards being able to swim 10m all four strokes to ASA standards
Horizontal stationary scull on back
Feet first sculling action 5m, while horizontal on back
Sculling sequence with partner for 30-45sec with rotation
Tread water 30sec
3 different shaped jumps into deep water
10m all 4 strokes to ASA standards
Handstand hold 3sec
An action for getting help
Develop technique in all 4 strokes working towards being able to swim 25m all 4 strokes to ASA standard
Understanding of preparing for exercise
Sink push off on side, glide, kick, rotate in backstroke
Sink push off on side, glide, kick, rotate into front crawl
10m swim with clothes on
Front crawl to ASA standard- include 6 rhythmical breaths
Backstroke to ASA standard- include 6 rhythmical breaths
Butterfly to ASA standard- include 6 rhythmical breaths
25m choice of stroke to ASA standards
Perform a shout and signal rescue
Surface dive
Exit without using steps
Develop technique in all 4 strokes working towards being able to swim 25m all 4 strokes to ASA standard
25m all 4 strokes to ASA standard
Movement sequence in groups of 3 or more lasting 1min including:
1. Sculling- head first, feet first
2. Rotation - forward/backwards somersault, log roll
3. Floating- front/ back, star, tuck, create own
4. Moving - lifting arms out of water, link skills with strokes and sculls
A sitting drive
Swim 50m continuously using one stroke to ASA standard
Swim 200m using min 3strokes
Tread water, eggbeater action 30sec
Complete obstacle course, min 4 objects- feet off bottom throughout
Tread water, eggbeater action 30sec
Complete obstacle course, min 4 objects- feet off bottom throughout
Children may move groups if their instructor feels they will benefit from working at a diffrent stage. All changes will be agreed with parents before they are made.
If a change in stage/groups is necessary, the course manager will endeavour to offer an alternative as close to the original booking time as possible.
Terms and Conditions
Contact Us
Office:
0208 613 5027
Email:
[email protected]
Alleyn's Active
About Alleyn's Active
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
Swim School
Saturday Swimming Lessons
Monday Swimming Lessons
Intensive Swimming Course
General Swimming
Fitness & Wellbeing Classes
Children's Camps
Explore More
Explore More