Jun 15 2026
Our summer swim camp is now available to book which will run from 27 July from 3pm for 2 weeks. Camps are great to build confidence and learn and gain new swimming skills. Limited spaces are available. Choose from the following classes:
Dolphins – 2 years 6 months to 3 years 4 months
Non Swimmers/Beginners – 3 – 5 years
Beginners – 4 – 6 years
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We have hundreds of happy babies and toddlers who have enjoyed our swimming lessons over the last few years. Take a look through some of our testimonials below to find out more…
We’ve seen such a big improvement, he’s now swimming by himself with the pool noodle
We’ve had such a great time in classes and Rose has been an incredible teacher. Rohan is so confident and happy in and under the water, we would love to rejoin again in Autumn.
Thats great news, Leo and I really enjoy our lessons
Thank you so much for yesterday!! It was amazing. So lovely to see her as a mermaid ❤😂 x
Thank you for replying so promptly for the details. They are very helpful.
Cooper loves his swimming lessons and Rose is an amazing teacher, so thank you for the past two levels he has completed, we will be back soon.
Kind regards,
“I was unsure about baby swimming but SOOO glad I signed up for this course. Me and my baby have got so much out of it, inspiring Ideas of how to play with your baby in the water plus hugely important life
Saving water
Skills. I have loved every second as has my son, can’t recommend enough!”
Jo and Noah xx
The class was great thanks, Eloise loved it!
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Babies may commence Waterlife Swim School’s infant submersion classes between the ages of 3-14 months. It is not necessary for babies to have had their inoculations,although advice may be sought from paediatricians, health advisers, or online at www.immunisation.nhs.uk
From the outset, babies will be encouraged to develop life saving skills, such as holding on to the poolside and raising their heads above the surface, and floating on their backs.
Through a program packed with games and songs babies quickly increase their ability to propel themselves independently through the water both vertically and horizontally.
As the babies progress through the levels they will be taught to turn around underwater, resurface and hold on, sitting dives, basic back stroke and gliding, all whilst having the utmost fun!
For toddlers (14months +) who’s diving reflex may naturally have diminished, we use a combination of toys and floats, along with familiar songs and games to allay their initial fears and increase confidence, gaining basic aquatic skills along the way.
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At Waterlife Swim School, our experienced in-water swimming instructors deliver professional baby swimming lessons, toddler swimming lessons as well as children’s and adults’ swimming lessons six days a week across South London and Surrey. We are passionate about helping babies and young children build water confidence, develop essential swimming skills, and enjoy a safe, fun introduction to the water.
Every Waterlife Swim School instructor is:
Our instructors work alongside parents in the water, creating a calm, supportive environment where every child can learn at their own pace while developing confidence and important water safety skills.
We believe that swimming should be accessible to every child. Our team has both professional and personal experience supporting babies, toddlers and children with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including:
Lessons are adapted to suit each child’s individual needs, ensuring they receive personalised support in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.
One of our instructors is also Makaton trained, helping to improve communication with children who benefit from signing alongside speech. This enables us to provide an even more inclusive learning experience for families who use Makaton.
Whether you’re looking for baby & toddler swimming lessons in South London, or children’s swimming classes in Surrey, or a swim school that offers inclusive teaching for children with additional needs, our experienced team is here to help every child develop confidence and a lifelong love of swimming.
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Swimming lessons for babies, toddlers, children and adults across Balham, Morden and Sutton. Our experienced instructors help every swimmer build confidence, develop essential skills and enjoy the water at their own pace.
Small classes • Confidence-led teaching
All abilities • Babies, children & adults
Waterlife Swim School provides award-winning baby, toddler & children’s swimming lessons across South London and Surrey. Our friendly, experienced instructors teach at venues in Balham, Morden and Sutton, helping babies, young children and adults alike, develop water confidence, essential swimming skills, and a lifelong love of the water.
Our qualified instructors are fully ASA and STA trained and specialise in infant submersion teaching methods. Every lesson is designed to be safe, fun and engaging, giving children the confidence to progress at their own pace while learning valuable life-saving skills.
Waterlife Swim School was founded by Lizzie Emler, who discovered the benefits of baby swimming with her own son in 1998. After training as a baby and toddler swimming instructor, Lizzie spent almost ten years teaching with one of the UK’s leading swim schools.
In 2008, Waterlife Swim School was born.
Today, the school is run by Kirsty, Lizzie’s long-standing instructor, continuing the same personal, confidence-led approach that families across South London and Surrey have trusted for years.
We welcome babies from around 12 weeks old, helping them become comfortable and confident in the water from an early age.
Families can choose parent and baby classes, where you enjoy the water and learn alongside your baby, or 1-to-1 baby swimming lessons, where the instructor works directly with your baby in the water.
Our calm, nurturing approach allows every baby to progress at their own pace while developing water confidence and early swimming skills through gentle, play-based learning.
We also offer adult swimming lessons every Tuesday afternoon from 3:00pm to 4:30pm & Friday afternoon from 2:30pm to 4:00pm at the Holiday Inn in Sutton. Private 1-to-1 and 1-to-2 lessons are available for beginners, nervous swimmers, and adults looking to improve their technique.
Our instructors are also experienced in teaching children and adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN), providing patient, personalised swimming lessons tailored to individual needs.
Whether you’re looking for baby, children’s, adult or SEN swimming lessons, Kirsty can help you find the right class. Email info@waterlifeswimschool.com or call 07891 314048.
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