In part one, we listed many benefits of swimming with your young children. As a parent you may think, are there any more reasons that I need to know for taking my child to swimming lessons?
In a major research in Australia, 7000 children (5 years and older) from 3 countries; Australia, New Zealand and U.S.A were studies. Children were tested and assessed to measure their mental, emotional, physical developments.
The results were fascinating and it showed that the benefits of early-years swimming, were far beyond just learning to swim. Children who had regular swimming lessons since they were under 3s, were ahead socially, physically, cognitively and emotionally of their peers, who didn’t have swimming lessons. Interestingly, the effect of early-years swimming was regardless of gender and social background.
The most amazing was the difference in Understanding Directions (20 months ahead) when swimmers were compared to children never had lessons before. So evidence tells us when it comes to starting swimming lessons, the sooner…the better!!!
Swimming lessons have been proven to add social capital to your child’s life and provide life long and life saving skills.
A separate study in the U.K has also shown that swimming is the best activity to promote children’s mental health.
But, please just remember, learning is not a race- it’s a walk of discovery.
Children learn how to swim at their own pace and to master this magnificent sport and life skill.
Swimming lessons better to be a year-round activity, continuity is important.
Many of us can think of fun memories at the beach or in the pool playing in the water.
All parents like their children to have good memories with swimming.
The gift of swimming has numerous benefits; a confident swimmer can have a lifetime of fun in water.
So, if you are investing your time and resources as well as your child’s energy, in swimming lessons, you have made a good choice. Give your child the gift of swimming. Best to do lessons all-year round.
Ref: Early-years swimming, Adding Capital to Young Australians (2013)
A good swim school with professional staff
My girls have been going to Blue Wave Swim School for over 2 years, they have been looking forward to each lesson and keep practicing the swimming tricks even in a bath. All teachers and an owner of the school has been friendly, very professional. They found unique approach and made kids happy, but most importantly show them how to swim and have fun. Thank you very much from our family to Blue Wave Swim School.
April 19, 2021, www.yell.com
Easter 2021 Crash Course
Various lockdowns have held back my daughter’s swimming development so we opted for a crash 4 day course over Easter and she has come away from it much more confident and with a recognisable stroke as opposed to doggy paddle!
April 19, 2021, www.yell.com
Although I have only attended two lessons, Marjan’s bubbly personality makes you feel instantly at ease. During the lessons, the pool was not very busy which is a good thing (as opposed to public pools) for those who are anxious.
I would strongly recommend to adults who have experienced trauma with water at a certain time in their lives.
November 24, 2020, www.yell.com
My son has been going to swimming lessons at Blue Wave in Wimbledon for a few years now and thoroughly enjoys it. The teaching is great and the lessons well run. Helps to prepare him for when we finally get to go on holiday again!
September 26, 2020, www.yell.com
Highly Recommended
My son went to improve his swimming technique and found his instructor very helpful, very kind and patient. The school itself is very welcoming and feels safe for all the children who go there. I would highly recommend it.
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Excellent results
My son is 4 years-old and we were looking for weekend swimming classes in a nice environment that could bring good results. After some research we chose Blue Wave Swim. Our son has been having private lessons since the end of 2018 and he is progressing very well. We believe the professionalism of the team, the clean and tidy infrastructure, and the good care of the management are contributing for his development and confidence in the water. Thank you very much Blue Wave Swim!
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Awesome!
I am grateful to Marjan and her team at Blue Wave Swim for their hard work and for promoting happiness and enjoyment in swimming. It is amazing to watch the lessons, see the attention, the encouragement and the support the children receive. I have been impressed with my daughters’ progress and the fact that they love attending their classes and learning a vital life skill. Thank you very much. Great job!
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Superb Swimming School in Wimbledon
My daughter, who is now 7 years old, started with blue wave two years back and we have been very happy with her progress at the school. Initially we started with group lessons but once she got comfortable in water we moved her to semi private lessons, which made a lot of difference in her ability to learn swimming. As part of the smaller group she is better bonded with other children in the group and gets more attention from the swimming instructor, which is helping her advance her swimming skills. During her 2 years with blue wave, swimming instructors for my daughter have changed and while continuity in learning was maintained, I think this could have been managed better. Needless to say, she still goes and enjoys her time here and looks forward to her class every week. Overall we are very pleased with Blue Wave and would recommend them without any hesitation.
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Highly recommend
Highly recommend this swimming school. My daughter has been attending since she was 1 years old and she loves it. The teachers are very good with children and my daughter, who is now 4 years old is very confident in the water.
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
