Swim For Life Reviews 

My two children (8 and 15) have improved vastly during just a short time with Edward and Scarlet. Their attention to detail and instant feedback mean that the children can adapt their technique immediately, and develop their skills quickly. Their relaxed but focused style makes the lessons fun and my children can't wait to go each week.

I started 1:1 lessons with Edward a while ago now at the age of 66 and always having had a fear of the water.
The first time I went I thought "what the heck am I doing here" and had Edward not been so thoughtful and encouraging would probably not have gone back a second time.
Its taken a while, but thats down to my lack of confidence rather than Edwards teaching, and I can now see that I am not far from being able to say I can swim, something I never thought I would be able to say!
I would highly recommend Edward to any older adults looking to learn to swim.

My son’s been doing 1:1 lessons for a month now and even in a short space of time has made great progress. Both Edward and Scarlet are lovely and kind and Digby is thoroughly enjoying his lessons. Would highly recommend recommend!

Edward is a lovely teacher — patient, clear, encouraging and really focused on helping you learn good technique from the start.

Before my lessons with him, I could barely swim and wasn’t comfortable breathing in the water at all. After just three lessons, I already feel much more confident. I’m now comfortable breathing in the water, getting the hang of my kicking and starting to learn log rolls.

I honestly thought it would take me months to get to this point, so I’ve been really surprised by how quickly I’ve progressed. I still have a long way to go, but Edward has made learning to swim feel much more achievable than I expected.

I’d definitely recommend him, especially to anyone who is nervous or starting from scratch.

My son has tried various swimming lessons in the past and never enjoyed or wanted to go to the lessons, however since starting with Edward he looks forward to going and already is more confident in the Water. Edward is a brilliant teacher, he’s kind, calm and knowledgeable in the way he delivers the lessons.

Very kind and patient

Edward is really great and knowledgable. I have made more progress in the last few weeks with Edward's help than in the previous six months! He's very patient and pays lots of attention to your stroke / what you need to work on.

Since my two sons have started swimming lessons they have grown so much in confidence in the water but their technique in the water is what has seen the most improvement. Edward’s patience and dedication to developing their skills in the water is what I’ve been most impressed with. Would highly recommend.

The teachers are unfailingly kind, good natured, smiling and patient. Our granddaughter loves going for her lessons. They may not be the cheapest but worth every penny.

My granddaughter loves her swimming sessions. After over a year of previous lessons she gained confidence to jump in at her first lesson here!
Edward was a delight to deal with and he worked extra hard to find a class and venue that fitted in with my daughter-in-law's work schedule.
The classes are tiny, so lots of one to one. I haven't managed to swim yet . Even after many decades of lessons. I had a bad experience as a seven year old that had made me nervous of the water. Perhaps I should go to lessons too!

Edd is really good with my daughter. She has made plenty of progress. She is not the best listener, but Edd is very patient with her. I strongly recommend the class.

After years of being afraid of the water I finally plucked up the courage to try some swimming lessons and after just a few weeks I am already feeling so much more confident. Edward is a patient, kind and intuitive instructor. Most importantly he knows when to hold back and when to encourage me to push myself a little outside my comfort zone! I would recommend his lessons to anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation.

To give some history. My son was swimming elsewhere for a few years, in large classes and not progressing from stage 1. He didn’t overly enjoy swimming, wasn’t confident in water and spent half the lesson on the side. When given feedback there was no chance to develop on it due to class size so he would forget by the next lesson and I just felt he wasn’t getting anywhere. I therefore chose to move him to an instructor with smaller classes.

After a google of many places with similar prices, I saw Swim for Life had openings with small classes of just 4 children (compared to other places that had 6). I had a chat with Edward and it was very evident he was passionate about swimming and teaching so felt this would be perfect… and I was right! From the first lesson I saw my son’s confidence grow massively! He was actually interested in learning, not spending half the class waiting for his turn, so he could really get into it and enjoy it. He now says he can’t wait for Monday’s to go swimming, which he NEVER said before. In fact he would moan going to lessons before, so it’s so nice he’s now excited about swimming.

Edward gives feedback throughout and allows him to practice and develop straight away. He hasn’t even needed a float, as Edward offers support helping him get into a natural swimming position and use his body to float, which my son prefers. Even one of the parents commented (on his 2nd lesson), saying how calm and good my son is in the water, and I said he was never like this before. Edward is very calm and patient with the children and I feel this has rubbed off onto my son, allowing him to feel safe in the water and most importantly have fun!

Would 100% recommend! We even got a free hoodie, which was a lovely welcome gift.

Our daughter has been having lessons with Edward over the past term. Her confidence had stalled a little after a long period of no swimming. Edward has been extremely kind and patient with her and encouraged her back into the water at her own pace. We’ve seen a big improvement in confidence, but more importantly joy, in the water - all over a short space of time. Looking forward to seeing our daughter continue to grow in skill and confidence under Edward’s excellent tutelage.

I am being taught by Scarlett, I get the full half hour, (no skimping on time, which can sometimes happen with other things). Scarlett is a natural teacher, I'm coming back to swimming after a very long break, and never learnt properly. She's encouraging & patient, & will go over things as many times as you need. She clearly enjoys her work. I would definitely recommend lessons even if you can swim, to improve your technique & make the trip to the pool all the more worth in. Edward is very attentive about email communication too. Well worth the money. Thanks E & S.

We are loving our daughters swimming lessons , she has become very confident and has improved her swimming skills a lot. The lessons are fun and very engaging. Edward is a great instructor

My son has recently started swimming lessons with Edward. He really enjoys the lessons and has already gained valuable skills and confidence in the water.

Edward is a natural and enthusiastic teacher - each lesson is a step further to taking me from an almost non-swimmer to a relaxed and confident swimmer – even at my advanced years!

Edwards is a fantastic teacher. He has an excellent manner with our daughter who is making strong progress in learning to swim. Most important she really enjoys the lessons!

Edward is a brilliant coach! After a loss in confidence around breathing and a commitment to get better at technique and swim more, I decided to get some coaching. Edward put me at ease instantly. He is calm, explained everything thoroughly and his encouragement has helped greatly to spur me on more. Thank you.