About Us
Our Child-Led Approach to Swimming in Shropshire
Our ethos has developed from the belief that swimming should be an enjoyable, interactive, and safe experience. We provide your child with a welcoming environment to acclimate to the water at their own pace, fostering the confidence and essential life skills they need to flourish.
Why we do what we do
The Significance of Child Development
We recognise that every child's developmental journey is unique. We tailor our approach to align with individual paces, utilising distinctive teaching methods that emphasise:
Play and Exploration: Allowing children to lead their own discovery of the water.
Active Learning: Encouraging creative thinking and independent choices.
Sensory Discovery: Using gentle methods to support the parent-child bond and infant relationship.
How we do what do we do
Small Groups, Significant Progress.
We believe a maximum of six parent-child pairs is the ideal class size. This ensures our instructors can focus on:
Individual Technique: Tailoring instruction to address the specific needs and abilities of every child.
Safety & Competence: Ensuring children develop essential water safety skills in a comfortable environment.
Instruction is delivered through the different types of play, songs, and a variety of activities. We believe that engaging children in experiences that are rich in sensory stimulation is an excellent way to provide them with the strong foundations they require to become confident swimmers.
Our instructional programme is carefully designed to align with specific swimming milestones provided by Swim England (SE) ‘Learn to Swim’ Framework, in addition to incorporating the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS), the Aqua Sensory® and Water’s Touch programs.
Aqua Sensory® / Water’s Touch
Aqua Sensory®, established in 2013, specialises in training for aquatic professionals.
The organisation is committed to promoting a gentle approach to water for young children and providing support to their primary caregivers and parents. Aqua Sensory® integrates sensory discovery play with child development principles. Their methodology offers a comprehensive and holistic perspective on swimming for infants and young children.
To enhance the understanding of the program's underlying principles, Aqua Sensory® collaborates with experts across various disciplines, including psychologists, occupational therapists, health and wellness coaches for parents, as well as signing and holistic education specialists.
Child Led
At Tiny Swimming, we take great pride in our commitment to a child-led approach and consistently aim for excellence in all our endeavours.
While it is simple to declare our focus on being child-centred, employing a holistic approach that places the child at the heart of our practices, it is often a gradual process that requires careful adjustment. The deeper our understanding of the underlying principles and methodologies, the better we can support and empower our swimming families in the pool.
All our teachers go through our in-house training to ensure they understand both the importance and techniques to deliver true child-led classes. We emphasise this through our lesson planning process and ensure its delivery by feedback and in-house mentorship.
Empowering Parents
We believe in empowering you to serve as an exemplary role model for your child. In our lessons, we dedicate time to:
Interpreting Cues: Assisting you in reading your child's signals and readiness for aquatic activity.
Supportive Techniques: Teaching you the holds and techniques necessary to feel self-assured in the water.
Connection: Enhancing the parent-infant relationship through shared learning and observation.
Splash About - Baby & Toddler Swimwear Collection
Splash About is the world's leading supplier of baby and toddler swimwear - and we are delighted to be an affiliate partner offering the best swimwear for your child for their swimming lessons and beyond!
From the award-winning Happy Nappy (TM) to wet suits, baby wraps, changing mats and toys, they offer the full range for all your swim needs.
Affiliations
Our swim programme is carefully structured around the Swim England (SE) ‘Learn To Swim’ framework, which is a world-leading syllabus and provides a fantastic experience that opens up new possibilities for everyone, as well as supporting confidence, enjoyment and safety in the water.
We are a Swim Star Swim School, affiliated with the Swimming Teachers Association (STA). We are committed to upholding the highest standards in health and safety, instructional quality, and customer service. We take great pride in our local roots across Telford and Shrewsbury, employing local experts and supporting the Shropshire community.
We take great pride in our relationships and involvement with our local communities. Our commitment is demonstrated through our support of local events, collaboration with local charities, and participation in various festivals throughout the year. This includes sponsoring events across Shropshire, partnering with local charities, and employing local individuals, which brings additional benefits to the community.
Our Teachers
Every instructor at Tiny Swimming is fully qualified and committed to ongoing professional development, ensuring we maintain the highest standards of safety and instructional excellence. We believe that learning to swim should be an enjoyable, engaging, and sensory-rich experience. By creating a safe and comfortable environment, we allow your child to become naturally accustomed to the water through play-based discovery.
Our approachable team is always on hand to support your family’s journey. To help you stay connected, we provide the ThinkSmart Parent app, allowing you to monitor milestones and discuss your child’s progress directly from your phone. When you choose Tiny Swimming, you are choosing a collaborative partnership dedicated to facilitating a delightful and confident learning experience for your child.
