First strokes, with support at every step
Swimming lessons for children aged 4 to 8 at Oaklands School, following the Swim England framework through Stages 1 to 6. Complete beginners are welcome: no experience needed, and no assessment to start.
What to expect when you arrive.
There is no test to get in. Complete beginners start straight away. If your child can already swim or has been in another programme, we will arrange a short assessment first so they join the right group.
Groups are small and organised by ability rather than age. Instructors check progress regularly and share updates with you through Swim Club Manager.
Enquire about lessonsHow registration works.
Enquire, then register. We confirm the group, the session time and everything you need before the first lesson.
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Enquire
Send us the swimmer's age, date of birth and current ability. The club will get back to you with the next step.
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Assessment, only if needed
Complete beginners start straight away, with no trial. If your child can already swim or has been in another programme, we arrange a short assessment first so they join the right group.
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Group offer
The club confirms the most suitable lesson group, session availability and what to expect at the pool.
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Registration details
LBHSC confirms the forms, swimmer information and parent or adult contact details needed before starting.
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Fees & payment
Lessons are £40 per month plus a £25 annual joining fee, paid by Direct Debit through Swim Club Manager once registered. If cost could be a barrier, talk to the club in confidence.
Stages, not rigid levels.
Lessons follow Swim England's Learn to Swim framework, Stages 1 to 6. Children are grouped by ability, so each child works at the level that suits them right now.
When a swimmer is ready to move beyond lessons, one option is a trial for the Development Squads; another is Hounslow Lifesavers, our partner club, which supports Rookie Lifeguard opportunities. Competition is an option here, never an expectation.
It's never too late to learn.
These lessons are for children aged 4 to 8. Adults who would like to learn to swim have their own route: beginner lessons run separately, with full details on our Adult Swimming page.
To enquire about adult beginner lessons, send us a message with a little about yourself and we will take it from there.
Adult SwimmingLearn to Swim: answered.
Lessons run at Oaklands School, TW3: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4pm to 6:30pm, during term time. Each session lasts 30 minutes.
My child has never been in a pool before. Is that okay?
Absolutely. LBHSC teaches complete beginners, and Stage 1 exists for children who have never swum before. The first priority is always water confidence, not stroke technique.
How do we sign up and pay?
Enquire with the club. Complete non-swimmers can be registered directly; children with previous swimming experience should have a free trial or assessment to identify the appropriate group. The club will confirm current registration and payment details.
Enquire about lessons
Tell us your child's age and swimming experience. Beginners can start without an assessment; if your child already swims, we will place them after a short one.
