Our swimming lessons are suitable for children aged 3 years and above, as well as adults of all abilities. Lessons are grouped by age and ability, from beginners and non-swimmers through to more advanced swimmers, ensuring everyone is placed in a class that best supports their confidence and progress.

All Funkey Fitness swimming lessons are held at Astley Cooper School, Hemel Hempstead.

Full location details will be provided once your booking is confirmed.

We follow the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme, covering Stages 1–10.

This nationally recognised programme focuses on:

• Water confidence and safety
• Correct stroke technique
• Breathing, coordination and stamina
• Progression at a pace that suits each swimmer

Swimmers are assessed regularly and progress through the stages as their skills, confidence and ability develop. Certificates and awards are used to celebrate achievement and motivate swimmers throughout their journey.

We currently offer swimming lessons on the following days:

• Monday: 4:00pm – 6:30pm
• Tuesday: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
• Thursday: 4:00pm – 6:30pm
• Saturday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
• Sunday: 9:00am – 1:00pm

We provide all essential teaching equipment.

Swimmers just need:

• Swimwear
• A swimming hat (available to purchase for £5)
• Goggles if required

Everything else is taken care of by us.

Lessons start from £11.50 per session.

Lessons are booked and paid for per term, with fees payable in advance.

We run three terms per year

Due to lesson structure, planning, health & safety requirements, and class availability, we are unfortunately unable to offer catch-up lessons.

Lessons still run with full staffing and pool hire costs, therefore refunds cannot be issued for missed sessions.

However, if your child has a medical issue lasting longer than 3 consecutive weeks, we will add the missed lessons onto the following term, subject to confirmation.

Yes, absolutely.

We offer:

• Small group lessons, or
• 1-to-1 lessons, depending on what works best for the swimmer

Our experienced and empathetic coaching team will always work with you to find the most suitable option for your child’s needs.

Lessons take place in a 20m pool, heated to approximately 31°C.

• Depth ranges from 1 metre to 2 metres at the deep end
• Suitable for all abilities, from beginners to advanced swimmers

Yes — our main programme runs during term time only, with approximately 12-week terms.

However, we also run holiday crash courses during school holidays for swimmers who want to boost confidence, catch up, or make faster progress.

• Standard lessons are 30 minutes
• Our Advanced Stage 8 class runs for 1 hour

Our lessons have a maximum of 6 swimmers per class.

This ensures plenty of individual attention and support

Yes.

For non-swimmers and beginners, our teachers are in the water providing hands-on support, reassurance, and confidence-building at all times.

Yes. All swimmers are regularly assessed in line with the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme (Stages 1–10).

Assessments are ongoing and form part of normal lesson time, allowing children to progress naturally and confidently without pressure. When a swimmer is ready, they will move to the next stage and receive the appropriate award or certificate to recognise their achievement.

Our focus is always on confidence, technique, safety, and enjoyment, ensuring each swimmer progresses at their own pace.

At Funkey Fitness, we believe that great teaching is ongoing, not a one-off qualification. Our coaching team continually develops their skills to ensure the highest standards of safety, teaching, and swimmer progression.

Our instructors hold a wide range of nationally recognised qualifications, including:

• Swim England Level 1 & Level 2 in Swimming Teaching
• ASA Level 1 & Level 2 in Teaching Aquatics
• STA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Swimming
• STA Level 2 in Disability Swimming
• STA Level in Teaching Parent & Baby / Pre-School Swimming
• STA Swim Teacher Tutor Qualification
• Level 3 in Training & Education

Yes — Funkey Fitness is fully insured and professionally affiliated.

We hold comprehensive swimming club insurance through Swimsure, including:

• Public & Products Liability Insurance
• Employers’ Liability Insurance
• Cover for pool operator use
• Member-to-member liability
• Professional advice cover

Our insurance is underwritten by Allianz Insurance plc, with cover up to:

• £5 million public liability
• £10 million employers’ liability

All policies are fully up to date.

Yes.

Funkey Fitness is affiliated with:

• Swim England
• The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA)

We follow the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme (Stages 1–10), ensuring lessons meet nationally recognised standards for safety, technique, and progression.

All teaching is delivered by qualified, DBS-checked instructors, following best practice and industry guidelines at all times.