Baby/Toddler Swim School needed in ED?

[Salsie]

I am thinking of setting up a Baby/Toddler swim school in ED and wondered what peoples thoughts are on this. I understand Peckham Pulse offer a baby swimming session and I know there are classes in Lewisham and London Bridge, but not sure if there is anything in ED.

As parents do you think there would be a demand for this or is there enough close by?

Any opinions gratefully recieved!

Many Thanks

[MichelleT]

There used to be classes at the east dulwich leisure centre. however I understand they can be oversubscribed so maybe there is demand?

[jonbateson]

We travel on the bus to Westminster bridge to do water babies as I couldn't get anything closer. So yes def space for something here.

[Otta]

We use Forest Hill Pools, but there are always waiting lists, so demand seems pretty high.

[Fuschia]

Baby swimming ideally requires a hydro pool

Superkids swim school do baby swimming round and about - beckenham for eg as well as preschoolers at nunhead and other venues

[simonethebeaver]

JAGS do toddler swimming lessons which are great. And no massive hassle to get signed up for either.

[Salsie]

Thanks for all your replies!

It looks like there are quite a few options already so perhaps the demand is not as high as I thought it would be!

I will do a bit more research before making any firm plans.

Sally

[Cora]

I think the demand would be huge if you pound the right venue...

[Fuschia]

Investigate a special school with a hydro pool, maybe...

[Redbus66]

Baby swimming run classes at Michael Tippett school in Henre Hill

They are great but are only on after school so quite late for little ones

Someone in the morning or just earlier than late afternoon is required

[JessM]

A good usp would be to do sibling groups together -it's such a logistical nightmare to get lessons at the same time for more than 1 kid. When 1 moves up you have to completely rearrange everything or spend ages hanging about. I for one would be more than happy to get in too, especially if it meant more actual swimming for the kids rather than waiting on the side for their turn. You could have 3 or 4 families at a time and if each family had at least 1 adult in the water the teacher could circulate while the parents help their children practise what the teacher instructed.

Just a thought!

[EmmaJo]

I would be very interested as I've been looking for classes and there are none in ED, closest I've found are Peckham puls and a place in Herne Hill! Sat classes so dads can go would be great!! ;-)

[nubby'smums]

I'm keen. Been trying to get my 8 month old son onto a Saturday one and have had three false starts - one cancelled, and two without spaces after they said their would be. Getting most annoyed. Don't like taking my boy to Dulwich or Forest Hill though as the pools are not warm enough, even the junior pools.

[Salsie]

Thanks for all your replies. I am looking into finding a pool in ED, hydrotherapy if possible but not a necessity as long as they can turn up the temperature! If anyone knows of any pools available pls do PM me!

Many thanks x

[Salsie]

Thanks for all your replies.

I will let you know how I get on as looks like there could be a demand after all!

Thanks x

[Sellena]

Micheal Tippet School in Herne Hill. I have just booked a term of classes through babyswimming.co.uk who use various hydrotherapy pools throughout the South East, ,my closest being herne hill..

[j-mo]

I used to go to a pool on college road at a private house. A few of the big companies used it. It was perfect but the classes seemed to have stopped. Do you want me to see if I can find the address?

[ClareC]

We went to a pool in a private house near Dulwich College with baby swimming, may be the same one...

[MrsAk]

We also went to the privately owned pool near Dulwich college and it was brilliant. Unfortunately the neighbours complained about the cars coming and going and I think the owner had to apply for a different type of licence so the lessons stopped. They had baby swimming on a couple of days and aqua tots I think on the others.

[A99]

I think definitely a demand. I've spent 18 months going to lessons in Balham with my now 2 year old. The lessons locally are badly promoted so quite hard to fid out about and some at funny times for little ones.

Also I've found limited options for toddlers who are at levels 4 and 5.

Definitely worth a go but promote it well so people know about it