Big Blue Swim School

14/09/2026

Preschool Classes

The first step to learning to swim with Big Blue is our preschool classes. With small class ratios, teachers in the water and ethos of learning through play they can be the perfect first step for children aged 3.5 years and over.

All of our waiting lists are now open for preschool 1 classes starting January 2027. Please submit an enquiry form on our website to be added to our waiting list

07/09/2026

Goggles

Good fitting goggles are essential for children to get the most out of their lessons.

We sell a selection of goggles on our website and can bring them to lessons for you to try prior allowing you to select the best fit.

Please contact us via email or Facebook to discuss; or purchase online via our website.

02/09/2026

Want to try triathlon?

Big Blue has a triathlon session for adults and children at our Currie High venue on a Wednesday evening. Further details can be found here:

Adults: www.bigblueswimschool.co.uk/adulttriathlon

Children: www.bigblueswimschool.co.uk/junio.../junior-swim-fit

These can be booked on a pay as you go or termly basis allowing you to give it a go and see what you think prior to any commitment. If you would be interested in attending a free trial please complete an enquiry form on our website and we will get back to you.

Introduction to triathlon is for those new to the sport who already have the ability to swim 100m with recognisable technique in front crawl and are keen to focus on the development of the skills required to complete a multi-sport/open water event.

31/08/2026

We would like to encourage as many swimmers as possible especially our improver 2 and advanced classes to begin to attend lessons wearing a swim cap.

Our new caps are now available to purchase on our website or at poolside.

At Big Blue Swim School, we’re excited to announce the launch of our new Big Blue Swim School swim caps. From next week, swim caps will be available to purchase online and at our venues. We’re often asked about the benefits of wearing a swim cap when learning to swim, and the simple answer is: t...

27/08/2026

Customer Portal

All customers have access to our customer portal where you can:
• Notify us when your child is going to be absent
• View the contact details we have on file for you and edit them
• Book a make-up class (two per term where availability allows)
• Contact us directly via your portal
• View term dates
• Book a 2nd lesson

You will be able to track your child's progress through our skills set by week 4 of the term.

Further information can be found on our website here

Instructions on how to set up your customer portal can be found in the booking confirmation you will have received when registering for lessons with Big Blue. All customers must set up a username using their email address and a password unique to them.

24/08/2026

Always wanted to learn to swim or need to improve your technique? Come along to our adult only sessions.

Monday - Currie High
- 8.00-8.45 Adult Beginner and Adult Improver

Tuesday - Royal High
- 8.15-9.00pm Adult Beginner and Adult Improver
- 8.45-9.30pm Adult SwimFit

Further details can be found here https://www.bigblueswimschool.co.uk/adult-classes

21/08/2026

New Rookie Lifeguard Bronze class

- Tuesday - Royal High School - 7.30 to 8.15pm
- 16 weeks remaining - August to December

Rookie bronze is open to all children 8 years and older that have achieved Swim England stage 9 or above (or equivalent learn to swim award). Children must be strong, confident swimmers and able to swim 600-800m continuously.

Please send us an enquiry if interested in joining this class.

16/08/2026

Our new caps are now available to purchase on our website or at poolside.

See our blog for further details.

At Big Blue Swim School, we’re excited to announce the launch of our new Big Blue Swim School swim caps. From next week, swim caps will be available to purchase online and at our venues. We’re often asked about the benefits of wearing a swim cap when learning to swim, and the simple answer is: t...

07/08/2026

Spaces still available in our August to December term.

Further information about our venues and session times can be found on our website.

Please submit an enquiry via our website for options.

04/08/2026

A common question....

We believe there are huge benefits to completing stage 9 and 10 as can be found in our blog below.

The last stages of the learn to swim programme - stage 9 and 10 - can be very difficult to achieve and for some children it can take 2-3 terms for each. This can be disheartening for our swimmers and they can become frustrated with the struggle to achieve these last awards. The criteria for these