Baby & Child Swimming Lessons in Telford and Shrewsbury

Small classes. Warm pools. Expert teachers. Confident swimmers.

We specialise in nurturing water confidence for babies from 6 weeks old through to Learn To Swim Stage 7. Whether you are looking for baby swimming in Telford, toddler swimming lessons in Shrewsbury, or structured classes for your school-aged child, our expert-led sessions provide a safe, fun environment.

At Tiny Swimming, we ensure every child can thrive, progress through the swim stages, and develop a lifelong love for the water.

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  • "Two of my children have now had lessons with Tiny Swimming and have loved every moment. Fun activities every week and amazing teachers that helped my girls feel confident in the water from the start."

  • "Incredible!!! My children have been swimming with Tiny Swimming for the last year and a bit, my only regret is not finding them sooner. My oldest first lesson, she screamed and refused to get in but her teacher was patient and when the next lesson came around she got straight in and every week since she has grown in confidence. This is a testament to the ethos of Tiny Swimming and the child centred lessons that they provide. I recommend Tiny Swimming to everyone I meet!"

  • "Honestly the best swimming lessons for my little boy, he has grown in confidence and ability. All the swimming teachers have been so kind and patient and couldn't ask for a better start to his swimming journey."

  • "Tiny swimming lessons are brilliant. A great way to build water confidence for your little one. The classes are different themes each week and the teacher is really inclusive and makes each lesson fun! Couldn’t recommend more!"

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Join the Tiny Swimming family today at one of our warm-water pools in Telford or Shrewsbury.

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Why Choose Tiny Swimming Shropshire?

Children Learn Without Pressure
We follow the Swim England framework, focusing on trust and safety without forced submersions.

Comfortable Pools
We host lessons in cosy pools, including the Ramada, Mercure, Holiday Inn, Telford Golf & Spa, and The Castle Country Club.

Local & Accessible
Perfectly located for families in Telford, Shrewsbury, Ironbridge, Welshpool, and the surrounding areas.

Small Classes
Ensuring your child receives the personal attention they need to flourish with smaller groups, enabling more attention.

From first splashes to strong swimmers

A Swimming Journey That Flows With Your Child

Every swimmer develops at their own pace. One continuous path takes your child from their very first splash to confident, independent swimming.

  1. 6 weeks–6 months

    Step 1 of 13: Baby Turtles

    A calm and gentle first experience, helping babies and parents feel comfortable, connected and happy in the water.

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  2. 6–12 months

    Step 2 of 13: Tiny Turtles

    Playful sessions using songs, movement and repetition to develop early confidence and familiarity in the pool.

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  3. 1–2 years

    Step 3 of 13: Turtles 1

    Children begin exploring movement, safe entry and simple independent swimming skills at their own pace.

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  4. 2–3 years

    Step 4 of 13: Turtles 2

    Growing independence, stronger movement and greater confidence while still learning through fun and exploration.

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  5. 3–4 years

    Step 5 of 13: Turtles 3

    Introducing more structured activities, water-safety skills and confidence away from parents.

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  6. 4–5 years

    Step 6 of 13: Turtles 4

    Preparing children for school-age lessons through independent swimming, listening skills and growing confidence.

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  7. Learn to Swim — Stages 1–7

  8. Getting started

    Step 7 of 13: Stage 1

    Confidence, floating and first independent movement.

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  9. Building technique

    Step 8 of 13: Stage 2

    Body position, movement and short-distance swimming.

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  10. Gaining strokes

    Step 9 of 13: Stage 3

    Coordinated strokes and stronger independent swimming.

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  11. All four strokes

    Step 10 of 13: Stage 4

    Improved technique, control and all four strokes.

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  12. Building endurance

    Step 11 of 13: Stage 5

    Better coordination, endurance and water awareness.

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  13. Survival skills

    Step 12 of 13: Stage 6

    Efficient strokes, stamina and survival skills.

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  14. Fully confident

    Step 13 of 13: Stage 7

    Confident technique and sustained independent swimming.

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Not Sure Where Your Child Should Start?

Tell us their age, experience and confidence level and we’ll help you find the lesson that feels right for them.

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