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Beginners·26 June 2025·7 min read

How to Help Your Child Practise Swimming Between Lessons

Want to support your child's swimming without turning family pool time into another lesson? Try these simple, confidence-building activities between classes.

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Swim Lessons·21 June 2025·7 min read

How Long Does It Take a Child to Learn to Swim? A Parent's Guide

How long should swimming lessons take before your child can swim independently? Learn why progress varies and which milestones matter more than speed.

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Beginners·16 June 2025·7 min read

How to Help a Child Who Hates Getting Water on Their Face

Does your child panic when water reaches their face? Try these gentle, practical ways to build confidence with splashing, bubbles and swimming lessons.

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Gear Guide·11 June 2025·7 min read

Fabric vs Silicone Swimming Caps for Kids: Which Is Better?

Fabric or silicone swimming cap for your child? Compare comfort, fit, water resistance, hair management and ease of use to find the right option.

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Swim Lessons·6 June 2025·7 min read

How Often Should Kids Have Swimming Lessons to Improve?

Is one swimming lesson a week enough for children to improve? Here's how lesson frequency, consistency, confidence and extra pool time can affect progress.

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Gear Guide·1 June 2025·6 min read

Swimming Goggles for Kids: What Age Should They Start Wearing Them?

When should children start wearing swimming goggles? Learn what matters more than age, when goggles can help, and how to choose the right pair for lessons.

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Gear Guide·27 May 2025·6 min read

Should Kids Wear a Swimming Cap for Lessons? A Parent's Guide

Does your child really need a swimming cap for lessons? Here's when caps are useful, what they can and can't do, and how to choose a comfortable one.

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Gear Guide·22 May 2025·6 min read

How to Stop Kids' Swimming Goggles Fogging Up: Parent's Guide

Do your child's swimming goggles keep fogging up? Learn why it happens, how to protect the anti-fog coating and the simple habits that can help keep lenses clearer.

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Swim Lessons·17 May 2025·6 min read

What to Wear for School Swimming Lessons in the UK: Parent's Guide

Not sure what your child needs for school swimming? This practical UK guide covers swimwear, caps, goggles and what to pack for a stress-free lesson.

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Beginners·12 May 2025·6 min read

How to Build Water Confidence in Kids: 7 Practical Tips for Parents

Is your child nervous around water? These seven simple, gentle tips can help children feel more comfortable and confident at the swimming pool.

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Gear Guide·7 May 2025·5 min read

How Tight Should Kids' Swimming Goggles Be? A Parent's Fit Guide

Kids' swimming goggles should feel secure, not painfully tight. Learn how to adjust the strap, check the seal and get a comfortable fit for swimming lessons.

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Gear Guide·3 May 2025·5 min read

Traditional vs Wide-Lens Swimming Goggles for Kids: Which Is Better?

Traditional goggles or wide-lens goggles? This simple guide helps UK parents choose the right swimming goggles for their child's age, fit and confidence.

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Gear Guide·29 April 2025·5 min read

Kids Swimming Cap Size Guide: What Size Does My Child Need?

Not sure which swimming cap size your child needs? Our simple guide explains how a kids' swim cap should fit, when to size up and what parents should look for.

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Swim Lessons·25 April 2025·5 min read

Swim England Learn to Swim Stages Explained for Parents

What do the Swim England stages actually mean? Here is a plain English guide to every stage so you can track your child's swimming progress.

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Gear Guide·22 April 2025·6 min read

Best Swim Kit for Kids Ages 3-14 — Complete UK Buying Guide

Everything your child needs for swimming lessons, holidays and swim club — a complete, honest buying guide for UK parents of children aged 3 to 14.

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Gear Guide·20 April 2025·5 min read

Best Swim Caps for Kids with Curly Hair UK

Curly hair and swim caps can be a nightmare combination. Here is exactly what to look for — and how to put a cap on without the tears.

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Gear Guide·19 April 2025·4 min read

How to Put On a Swim Cap for Kids — Step by Step Guide

Struggling with your child's swim cap? Here is the simple step-by-step method that works for all hair types — short, long, thick and curly.

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Swim Lessons·16 April 2025·4 min read

Best Time of Year to Start Swimming Lessons in the UK

Is there a best time to enrol your child in swimming lessons? The answer might surprise you — and it could save you money too.

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Swim Lessons·15 April 2025·5 min read

When Should My Child Start Swimming Lessons in the UK?

One of the most common questions from new parents. The answer might surprise you — here is everything you need to know about swimming lesson timing in the UK.

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Beginners·13 April 2025·5 min read

How to Help a Child Who is Scared of Swimming

Fear of water is more common than you think. Here are the gentle, proven techniques that actually work for nervous swimmers.

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Beginners·12 April 2025·4 min read

How to Get Your Toddler Comfortable in Water

Starting swimming early builds confidence for life. Here are the gentle techniques that really work for toddlers aged 1-4.

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Gear Guide·10 April 2025·4 min read

How to Stop Kids Swimming Goggles Leaking

Leaking goggles are one of the most frustrating problems at swimming lessons. Here is exactly how to fix them — and what to look for when buying new ones.

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Gear Guide·5 April 2025·4 min read

How to Make Children's Swimwear Last Longer

Children's swimwear takes a beating from chlorine, sun cream and stretching. Here is exactly how to care for it so it lasts the whole school year.

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Beginners·1 April 2025·4 min read

What Age Can Children Swim Without Armbands in the UK?

Every parent wonders when the armbands can come off. The answer is not about age at all — here is what actually matters.

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Gear Guide·28 March 2025·5 min read

Choosing the Right Swim Cap for Your Child's Hair Type

Not all swim caps are created equal. Here is how to choose the right one based on your child's hair type, length and swimming frequency.

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Swim Lessons·15 March 2025·3 min read

What to Pack for Your Child's First Swimming Lesson

First lesson nerves are real — for parents as much as kids. This complete packing checklist means you will never forget anything poolside again.

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