Swimming is one of the most popular forms of exercise in the UK, providing a safe and healthy way of taking part in physical activity.

It is essential that young people have the opportunity to learn to swim, primarily for their own safety, but also because children that do not learn to swim are unlikely to take part in swimming or other forms of physical activity in later life.

In 2013, figures were released which showed that around 1.1 million primary school leavers were unable to swim the mandatory distance of 25m, with just under 40% of these children never having taken part in a single swimming lesson.

With the use of swimming aids, expert support from qualified staff and coaches and a safe, clean environment, young children can begin to hone their basic skills into more confident and competent swimming techniques. These skills will allow young children to develop into skilled swimmers, increasing the likelihood of them continuing to pursue an active and healthy lifestyle as they grow up.

Swimming is one of the few activities which is suitable for people of all ages and is a skill which, once learned, is not often forgotten. This is why it is so important to get children learning to swim as early as possible. It offers a number of health benefits including maintaining a healthy heart and lungs, improving stamina, balance and posture and allows them to socialise and make friends.

Tandridge Trust offers swimming lessons for all ages and abilities, from adult and child, beginner to the advance swimmer. For more information please check out our website www.tandridgetrust.co.uk or contact Lisa O’Donnell Sport and Swimming Manager This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.