Welcome to Little Seahorses Swimming
Learn to swim with less stress!

What makes our swimming lessons different?
Our small classes mean your baby gets lots of individual attention. We tailor our activities to suit your little swimmer so each baby can progress at a pace that suits them.  Little Seahorses Swimming is the only swim school of its kind in the West Midlands. We use the Shaw Method to teach your child to swim.

What is the Shaw Method?
The Shaw Method was developed by Stephen Shaw in 1987 and is based on the principles of the Alexander Technique.  The way we teach works with your child’s body, ensuring their head, neck and spine are in alignment so no unnecessary stress is placed on little necks, shoulders, arms or legs, making it a much more comfortable and pleasurable experience for your child.  This also means they quickly become water confident and learn to swim with less stress!

Parents are in the pool too!
We don't use floatation aids in our lessons as they are not a part of the unaided swimming we teach. This is why parents/carers are in the pool too, at least until your child is a confident swimmer.  Our parents say this gives them some wonderful one-to-one time with their child, and they often take away tips to improve their own swimming technique as well!

Our swimming classes are fun!
Our swimming classes are full of songs, games and activities. This isn’t just to make lessons fun, the activities have been specially developed to help your baby to become confident in the water.  From day one, we are training your child to be an independent swimmer. As your child’s stroke work develops, we shift to teaching using the Shaw Method so your child becomes a strong, confident swimmer.

What else is different about our classes?
 

• Highly trained teachers - Our highly trained teachers have spent many months learning to teach swimming. They are always in the pool with your baby or child, providing hands-on guidance and support at every stage of your child’s swimming journey.

 

• Warm pools - Being comfortable is so important to successful swimming lessons. This is why we only use warm pools.  It also helps your child to relax and means our classes are suitable from birth.

 

• Small classes - Our small classes also mean you and your baby get lots of individual attention, helping your child, and you, to grow in confidence each week.
   

• Helping you - We’ll help you understand what you can do outside of your swimming lesson to support your child.

When can my baby start lessons?
Our swimming lessons are suitable for all children from birth right the way through to 8 years. Little Seahorses is the only swim school in Herefordshire that takes your baby right the way through their swimming journey.

How can I book?
Our swimming lessons run termly in Hereford. Places are in very high demand as we have small classes so get in touch to reserve your spot now.