Swimming Lessons in Telford & Shrewsbury:
6 Weeks +

At Tiny Swimming, we believe every child should develop a lifelong love for the water. Our swimming lessons are built on a child-led approach, ensuring that your little one feels safe, confident, and supported at every stage.

Whether you are looking for baby swimming (from 6 weeks old) or transition classes for toddlers, our expert instructors focus on gentle techniques rather than forced movements. We keep our class sizes small to ensure personalised attention, helping children progress through our unique award scheme at their own pace.

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Free Taster Lesson (6 weeks to Stage 7)

Curious to see what we’re all about?

We offer Free Taster Lessons for families in Telford and Shrewsbury so you can experience the Tiny Swimming difference firsthand, at any stage of your child's journey!

Your child will join a regular 30-minute class suited to their age and ability. It's the perfect opportunity to explore our child-led approach, meet our expert teachers, and see how we build confidence in our lovely warm pools.


Swimming Stages

All of our Tiny Swimming stages are available at every one of our warm-water pool locations.

Our Turtles Programme (Ages 0-5)

Stage 1: Baby Sensory (6 Weeks – 18 Months)

Focus: Gentle sensory exploration and bonding.

What to expect: Skin-to-skin contact, gentle swaying, and a calm, reassuring introduction to the water in our extra-warm pools.

Stage 2: Toddler Confidence (18 Months – 3 Years)

Focus: Building independence and core water safety.

What to expect: Developing propulsive kicks and safe entry/exit techniques, building the confidence to move independently.

Stage 3: Pre-School Mastery (3 Years – 5 Years)

Focus: Stroke development and independent swimming.

What to expect: Refined breathing and swimming over short distances, perfectly preparing them for the National Learn to Swim Framework.

Learn To Swim (Stages 1–7)

School-Aged Progression (Ages 4+)

Focus: Technical stroke perfection, stamina, and water safety skills.

Our school-aged lessons follow the national framework, taking children from their first independent strokes in Stage 1 through to advanced swimming and basic rescue skills in Stage 7. We maintain small class sizes to ensure individual progress.

Refer a Friend & Swim for Free!

Know a family who would love to dive in? Whether they have a tiny newborn or a primary schooler ready for Stage 7, if they sign up for a monthly Direct Debit, we will credit your account with a Free Lesson!

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THE SMALL PRINT: Friend must sign up for a monthly Direct Debit and mention your name at enrolment. Credit applied once both families complete one full month of swimming. Valid at all Shropshire venues.