Swimming Lessons in Telford for Children Aged 4–11
Small classes, confident swimmers & clear progress through Stages 1–7.
Our Learn to Swim lessons help children build confidence, develop strong swimming skills and progress through the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework. With a maximum of four swimmers per class, every child receives the attention and support they need to thrive in the water.
Find a class that suits your family schedule.
In Water Coaching
1 Teacher to 4 Learners
Why Families Choose Our Swimming Lessons
Expert coaching in a supportive small-group environment
At Tiny Swimming, we focus on helping children become confident, capable swimmers through high-quality teaching and individual support.
Our lessons take place at Telford Hotel Spa & Golf Resort, Ramada, Telford and voco, Telford and are limited to a maximum of four swimmers per class, allowing teachers to tailor guidance to each child's ability and stage of development.
Whether your child is taking their first independent strokes or working towards more advanced swimming skills, our structured Learn to Swim programme provides a clear pathway for progress.
Families choose Tiny Swimming for:
A maximum of four swimmers per class
Warm, welcoming pool environment
Experienced, supportive teachers
Clear progression through Stages 1–7
Regular feedback and encouragement
Who Are These Swimming Lessons Suitable For?
Our swimming lessons are designed for children aged 4-11 and are suitable for:
✓ Complete beginners
✓ Children progressing from preschool swimming lessons
✓ Nervous swimmers who benefit from smaller classes
✓ Children ready to improve technique
✓ Swimmers working through Stages 1-7
If you're unsure which stage is right for your child, we have a handy assessment tool to get you started.
Find Your Child’s Swimming Stage
Answer a few simple questions about what your child can currently do in the water and we’ll point you towards the most suitable stage.
1. Does your child need flotation equipment or physical support to swim?
For example, do they need floats, a swim belt or support from an adult to move confidently through the water?
2. Can your child comfortably put their face in the water, float and push or glide independently?
Think about whether they are comfortable being unsupported in the water, including floating and moving away from the poolside independently.
3. Can your child swim around 5–10 metres independently on their front and back?
This means swimming without flotation equipment or physical support. Their technique does not need to be perfect.
4. Can your child show recognisable front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke movements?
They do not need perfect technique, but you should be able to recognise the different swimming strokes in their movements.
5. Can your child swim around 10 metres using recognisable strokes with reasonable control?
Think about whether they can maintain their swimming stroke rather than simply getting themselves across the pool.
6. Can your child swim 25 metres independently?
This should be without flotation equipment or physical support.
7. Can your child swim 25 metres confidently using several different strokes with controlled breathing and technique?
Think about whether they can maintain their technique and breathing over the full distance rather than simply completing 25 metres.
Suggested swimming stage
Explore the most suitable options below.
Stage 1
A supportive introduction to independent swimming lessons, helping children build water confidence, balance, float and achieve their first independent swimming movements.
View Stage 1 ClassesStage 2
For children developing greater independence, body position, controlled movement and short-distance swimming without physical support.
View Stage 2 ClassesStage 3
Children build stronger independent swimming skills and begin to develop more coordinated swimming strokes.
View Stage 3 ClassesStage 4
Children develop better technique, control and confidence while progressing across all four recognised swimming strokes.
View Stage 4 ClassesStage 5
Swimmers develop stronger stroke coordination, greater endurance and increased confidence over longer distances.
View Stage 5 ClassesStage 6
Swimmers build more efficient strokes, increased stamina and important personal-survival and water-safety skills.
View Stage 6 ClassesStage 7
Swimmers develop confident technique, sustained swimming and strong independent skills across a range of strokes and activities.
View Stage 7 ClassesStill not sure which stage your child needs?
Every child develops different swimming skills at a different pace. If you're unsure, we'll help you choose the most suitable class.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Our Learn-To-Swim lessons in Telford are designed specifically for beginners and nervous swimmers.
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We do have high demand, but we regularly open new spaces. The best way to secure a place is to book a taster lesson or join our availability list.
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The swimming curriculum for these classes will follow the Learn To Swim stages, set by Swim England. These are typically designed for school-aged children.
We offer lessons from babies through to school-age children. As children progress, we move them based on ability and confidence — not just age, which can be found here. -
Yes — our lessons are designed specifically for children who may feel unsure in the water, as well as beginners. We focus on building confidence first, at a pace that feels right for each child.
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All of our instructors are in the water during lessons. This allows us to support children closely, build trust, and guide them properly — not shout instructions from the side.
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Our swimming lessons in Telford operate on a simple monthly payment model. This secures your child’s place in their weekly learn to swim lessons at Telford Golf and Spa. Lessons are £65 per month, with weekly sessions included. This provides a consistent, structured approach to building your child’s confidence and skills over time.
Because class sizes are intentionally small, your child’s space is reserved specifically for them each week. This means the monthly fee covers their allocated place in the programme, not individual attendance.
We ask for a monthly commitment to secure your child’s place in our swimming lessons, with the flexibility to cancel at any time by giving 30 days’ notice.
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Our lessons take place in Telford at carefully selected, warm, and welcoming pools designed to support a calm learning environment.
Learn To Swim lessons are held in the premium facilities at Telford Golf and Spa. This central location makes us the ideal choice for families looking for swimming lessons in Madeley, Stirchley, and Ironbridge. Because of our proximity to the A442, we are also a convenient 10-15 minute drive for parents coming from Dawley, Priorslee, and Wellington. If you are searching for high-quality coaching near South Telford or Broseley, our small-group classes are the most accessible local option.
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We keep our classes small, with a maximum of 4 children per group. This means your child receives individual attention and never gets overlooked.
Still have a question? We’re happy to help — just get in touch.