Splash n Swim

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I have some beginner slots available for the January term.

All lessons are held at Spirit Health Club Aylesbury, Holiday Inn. Max of 6 in a class, teaching from a warm pool. Child led classes.

I have 1 slot available in my SEN class, Max of 4. This is a water confident class and ability of swimming/travelling 5m+

Instructor in the pool for all classes.

Please email [email protected] for more information.

Looking for an alternative Christmas present?

I have beginner spaces available for the January term. Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays. For ages 4-6 Years. Max of 6 in a class

1 space available in my Sen Class for ages 6-8. Must be able to swim 5m+. Max of 4 in a class

A couple of spaces for 10m+

All classes are held at Spirit Health Club Aylesbury, Holiday Inn Aylesbury

Please email [email protected] for more info

I have a couple of slots available for beginners (age3, 4&5) and beginner plus (water confident ages 4&5) and 5m+ swimmers to start September.

Please email [email protected] for more information

May be helpful for anyone living within these postcodes.

Don’t forget the FREE swimming for children under 16 who live in OX1 - OX4.

To participate in these free sessions, you need a free swim membership. Get this by bringing your proof of your age and address and pre-registering.

Once registered, you can enjoy free swimming at the times below.

💦 Barton Leisure Centre:

Monday: 4 - 6pm
Wednesday: 6 - 7pm
Thursday: 6 - 7pm
Friday 4 - 6pm
Saturday: 12 - 1pm
Sunday: 12 - 1pm

💦 Hinksey Outdoor Pool:

Monday: 4 - 5pm
Wednesday: 4 - 5pm
Friday: 4 - 5pm

💦 Ferry Leisure Centre:

Monday: 7 - 8pm
Tuesday: 7 - 8pm
Wednesday: 7 - 8pm
Thursday: 7 - 8pm
Friday: 6 - 8pm
Sunday: 10 - 12pm

💦 Leys Pool and Leisure:

Monday: 12 - 1pm (small pool)
Monday: 3 - 4pm (main pool)
Monday: 6.30 - 8pm (small pool)
Tuesday: 12 - 1pm (small pool)
Tuesday: 3 - 4pm (main)
Tuesday: 6.30pm - 8 pm (both pools)
Wednesday: 3 - 4pm (main pool)
Wednesday: 6.30 - 8pm (both pools)
Thursday: 12 noon - 1pm (small pool)
Thursday: 3 - 4pm (main pool)
Thursday: 6.30 - 8pm (both pools)
Friday: 12 noon - 1pm (small pool)
Friday: 3 - 4pm (main pool)
Friday: 6.30 - 8pm (both pools)
Sunday: 11.30 - 1pm

➡️ https://www.oxford.gov.uk/leisure-centres-swimming-pools/free-swimming-young-people-aged-16

New Beginner classes Starting September. Aimed at 3/4/5 Years olds. All Lessons

Tuesdays 4.30pm (3/4 preschool) and Thursdays 4.30pm (school starter)

Teacher in the pool.

Please email [email protected] to book on

If you haven't confirmed yet for the September term, please can you email to let me know.

Thanks

Stay Safe this summer!

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is issuing urgent water safety advice to parents after a survey revealed a mistaken belief that could be playing a role in an increasing number of children drowning.

More than half of the parents surveyed (55%) believe they would hear if their child was struggling in water, as they think they would thrash about and make a lot of noise.

Contrary to this belief, drowning happens quickly and silently. Leaving a child’s side for a moment can be enough time to miss a child quietly slipping under the water.

RLSS UK has launched its campaign, ‘Splash Safety at your Pad’, a water safety campaign created in response to the charity’s Child Drowning Update. The report, which was written in collaboration with the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD), found that across a four-year period, 51 children drowned at home in England, amounting to over one child a month, on average.

The campaign focuses on water safety in outdoor spaces at home, such as paddling pools, ponds, hot tubs, and more.

Matt Croxall, Interim Charity Director at RLSS UK, said: “The importance of our campaign was highlighted when we discovered such worrying statistics surrounding parents’ understanding of water safety risks.

“We want to take these misconceptions and educate more families to be aware of the risks, so they can keep their children safe around water at home, particularly as the weather warms up and more people are out enjoying their gardens.

“Our latest campaign, focusing on water safety advice across outdoor spaces, will ensure parents have a greater understanding of the importance of supervising their children in and around water at home.”

In the last four years, 86% of child drownings occurred when the child was left unsupervised. As the experts in water safety education, RLSS UK has issued the following advice to ensure that families can enjoy water safely in their outdoor spaces:

Stay together

Young children should always be kept within arm's reach. Never leave your child unattended or under the supervision of child siblings.

Secure

Almost 90% of parents of under-5s have at least one potential water hazard in their outdoor space at home. Lock doors and gates to outdoor spaces to prevent unsupervised access.

Prepare

Get any towels, toys, nappies and dry clothing ready to go before children start their water play. This will ensure you won’t need to leave their side.

Avoid distractions...

..such as using a mobile phone when children play in or around water. In a group of adults, appoint a ‘water watcher’ to ensure children are always supervised.

Empty it out, cover it up

After your children have enjoyed splashing about in their paddling pool, empty the water out straight away to avoid accidents.

In the case of larger pools and hot tubs, ensure that the cover is securely replaced immediately after use to prevent children from accidentally falling in.

Tidy

When you’ve finished playing, it’s best to totally clear up your space – turn off the hosepipe at the tap to block access.

Clear away or turn over paddling pools and any other water containers, like buckets, as these can unexpectedly fill up with water if it rains.

For more helpful advice and tips for staying splash safe at home, including bath time, visit the campaign pages on the RLSS UK website:

Splash Safety at Your Pad Don't Let your Froglets Hop into Harm! Our recent Child Drowning Update reports that on average, one child a month drowns at home in England, with those aged under 5 being most at risk.  These findings build on earlier reports that the number of child drowning has tragically doubled over the la...