Claudes Swim Academy

Cold water shock can affect anyone - even strong swimmers, even on hot days.

• Warm weather doesn't mean warm water - open water stays dangerously cold.
• Cold water shock causes an involuntary gasp and loss of breathing control within seconds - even for strong swimmers.
• Even confident swimmers can quickly lose strength, control, and coordination. Panic makes it worse.

It doesn't take long for things to go wrong in open water - even for strong swimmers.

Learn more: www.rlss.org.uk/cold-water-shock-the-facts

15 lives lost.

15 people who left home and never returned.

Since the recent heatwave began, I have seen report after report of people, many of them children and teenagers, entering open water and tragically losing their lives. As a swimming teacher, it is absolutely heartbreaking to read.

When the weather is hot, lakes, reservoirs, rivers, canals and quarries can seem like the perfect place to cool down. However, what many people don’t realise is that open water can be extremely dangerous, even for strong swimmers.

The water below the surface is often much colder than expected. Entering cold water when your body is overheated can cause cold water shock, leading to gasping, breathing difficulties, panic and loss of control.

What lies beneath the surface is often unknown. There can be sudden drops, strong currents, weeds, rocks, debris, hidden objects and entanglement hazards that you simply cannot see from the shore.

Panic can happen in seconds.

No swim, no dare, no social media video and no attempt to cool down is worth risking your life.

Please think twice before entering open water. Talk to your children, family and friends about the dangers. One conversation could save a life.

My thoughts are with every family and community affected by these tragic losses. ❤️

Please share to help raise awareness and prevent another family from receiving the worst news imaginable.

🌊 HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE! 🌊

Are you or your child ready to build confidence, learn a life-saving skill, and enjoy the water safely?

At Claude’s Swim Academy, we provide small, supportive classes in a warm private pool, helping swimmers of all ages and abilities progress at their own pace.

✨ Immediate starts available
✨ Small classes for personalised attention
✨ Teacher in the water for added support
✨ Fully qualified and DBS checked
✨ Private heated pool
✨ Free parking available
✨ Child and Adult 1:1 lessons available
✨ Inclusive and welcoming environment

CURRENT AVAILABILITY - SATURDAYS:

💦 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Children’s Beginners – 4 spaces

💦 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Water Confident – 3 spaces

💦 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Children’s Beginners – 5 spaces

💦 4:30pm - 5:05pm | Women’s Beginners – 6 spaces

💦 5:05pm - 5:45pm | Inclusive Beginners – 5 spaces

💙 Why learn to swim?

🏊 Learn an essential life-saving skill
💪 Improve fitness, strength and coordination
😊 Build confidence in and around water
🧠 Support mental wellbeing and reduce stress
🌊 Enjoy holidays, family days out and water activities safely
❤️ Develop independence and achieve personal goals

📩 Message to find the right class for you and secure your space today.

Spaces are intentionally kept small to ensure every swimmer receives the support, encouragement and attention they deserve.

Send a message to learn more

A lifeskill with countless career paths ☺️

A life skill with countless career paths 🌊🏊

From lifeguarding and teaching to emergency services and outdoor adventure roles, swimming competency can open the door to a wide range of opportunities.

We’ve highlighted 14 jobs where swimming skills play a vital role in keeping people safe, active and supported in and around the water.

Business notice 💙

I just wanted to put a polite message out there regarding pricing.

As a small business, my lesson prices reflect not only the time spent in the pool, but also my qualifications, experience, planning, admin, safety responsibilities, and the quality of teaching I provide.

I completely understand that everyone has different budgets, but at this stage I’m unable to offer discounts, including NHS or disability rates.

I teach with care, patience, and professionalism, and I’m proud to support swimmers of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Swimming is such an important life skill, and I put my all into every lesson.

I truly appreciate every family and individual who chooses to support my business and values the service I provide.

Thank you for understanding and supporting a small business.
My price is my price, and it reflects the quality, care, and experience behind each lesson.

Message to book – immediate starts available ☺️💙

Happy Fridayyyyy!!
I hope everyone’s enjoyed the last week of the school holidays!
Just a reminder of the lesson availability;
✨ Beginner class (age 4+) 3:00-3:30 - 5 spaces
✨ Water confident with some swimming ability (age 4+) 3:30-4:00 - 3 spaces
✨ Beginner class (ages 3-4) 4:00-4:30 - 5 spaces
✨ Women’s beginner class 4:30-5:05 - 5 spaces
✨ Immediate starts available!

Send us a message to book or for more information! 💙

Daily fact!
Swimming uses over 90% of your muscles!
One of the best low impact full body workouts, ideal for those who have suffered injuries and wanting to workout safely ☺️

🔊 CLASS UPDATE – LIMITED SPACES!!

We’ve had lots of messages from parents whose children are nearly 4 or have just turned 4…
So we’re opening a NEW children’s group for ages 3–4!

🗓 Saturdays
🕓 4:00–4:30pm
✨Start date: 2nd May

For these classes, parents are welcome to get in the pool with their child/children if they’re not quite comfortable yet, until we build their confidence and help them enjoy the class independently 💙

⚠️ Due to parents being in the water, class sizes will be kept SMALL to ensure a safe and comfortable environment, meaning spaces are VERY limited and expected to go quickly!

If you’ve been waiting for the right time, this is it 👀

Comment “Swim” or send us a message NOW for more information and to book. Spaces will fill! 💙

Daily fact!
Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death in children worldwide..
This is exactly why I do what I do, especially when I know families it’s happened to!
Comment ‘Swim’ or send us a message for lesson information 💙

Did you know?
Over 1 in 3 children in the UK leave primary school unable to swim 25 metres, and many adults never learn this life-saving skill.

✨Children’s Beginner Classes (age 4+)
🕒 3:00-3:30
✨ 5 spaces available, immediate starts!

✨ Children’s Water-Confident Classes (age 4+)
🕞 3:30-4:00
✨ 3 spaces available, immediate starts!

✨ Women’s Only Beginner Class
🕟 4:30–5:05pm (starting 02/05)
✨ 6 spaces available

Swimming isn’t just a hobby… it’s a life skill that builds confidence, safety, and independence in and around water!

🔥 Heated pool
🤝 Teacher in the water for support
🏊‍♀️Focus on building confidence & learning to swim safely!

Comment ‘Swim’ for more information or send me a message to book! See you in the pool! 💙