FAQs

Lanes and levels are different. Your child may be in Level 2 in Lane 3 and Level 3 in Lane 1. We like our 1As to be in the deeper lanes so they are not tempted to put their feet down when learning, but for some groups we may decide this is better. Every class is different and we place them accordingly. 

Maybe, but not necessarily. There are badges we complete in certain levels but children will move levels when they are ready, regardless of what badge they have completed

No. Levels and Stanley badges are different. If your child is working on Stanley 5, they are likely to be in a 1B or level 2 class for example.

Classes are fluid at Kingfishers. We provide the classes we need for our current learners and their needs. We try our very best to keep siblings together or close in time so the levels we offer at different times are constantly changing. One term there may be a level 2 class at 4pm but not the following term where it isn’t needed.

Children will learn at different rates. You should see a noticeable difference by the end of their first term. For some children this will be quicker, for others it will take longer, depending on personality and age. If your child has come through the adult and child lessons, they will usually learn to swim quicker than a child that has had no experience early on. If your child is putting their face in the water happily, they will also learn more quick

No! Learning to blow is the most important thing your child’s teacher will teach them. When we swim we learn to breathe normally. We breathe in and then we breathe out into the water. This is also why we don’t teach breath holding in the baby and toddler classes