Swordfish Swim School

Swordfish Swim School

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Dive in with Swordfish Swim School! Fun, friendly lessons for all ages in Reading, Wokingham & Oxfordshire. Boost skills, build confidence, love swimming!

Book now: www.swordfishswim.com

24/08/2026

Swimming lessons aren't just about strokes, distances and stages. πŸ’™

Sometimes progress is putting your face in the water for the first time.

Sometimes it's letting go of the side.

Sometimes it's swimming a whole length when a few months ago you wouldn't even get in.

Small steps become big achievements.

That's why confidence comes first at Swordfish. The technique, distance and skills follow.

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21/08/2026

WHICH LESSON IS RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?

Message us and we'll help you choose.

19/08/2026

READY FOR SEPTEMBER?

September will be here before we know it! 🏊

If swimming lessons have been on your list, now is a great time to get your child booked in for the new term.

Whether they're taking their first steps in the water or working towards their next swimming milestone, our focus is always the same β€” helping children become happy, confident swimmers. πŸ’™

We have group lessons as well as 1:1 and 2:1 options available.

Confidence comes first.

24/06/2026

πŸ’™ Why do we still love teaching swimming?

Because every day we get to see children achieve something they didn't think they could do.

A nervous child jumps in for the first time.

A hesitant swimmer lets go of the side.

A child discovers they can swim further, float longer or simply believe in themselves a little more than they did last week.

It's never just about swimming.

It's about confidence, resilience and watching children realise they're capable of more than they imagined.

And that's something we'll never get tired of. πŸ’™





20/06/2026

Swimming through a child's eyes...

🐬 Becoming a dolphin.

πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈ Hunting for treasure.

πŸ’™ Making new friends.

🌊 Learning new skills.

😊 Having fun.

What they don't realise is they're also building confidence and learning skills that could stay with them for life.

19/06/2026

πŸ’™ What we wish every parent knew...

Progress isn't always obvious.

Sometimes the biggest achievement in a lesson isn't swimming a new distance or earning a new stage.

Sometimes it's putting a face in the water for the first time.

Sometimes it's letting go of the side.

Sometimes it's simply walking onto poolside with a smile when last week they were nervous.

Confidence comes before competence, and every small step matters.

Trust the process. Celebrate the little wins. They soon become big ones. πŸ’™

Photos from Swordfish Swim School's post 16/06/2026

πŸ’™ DROWNING PREVENTION WEEK πŸ’™

Knowing what to do in an emergency could save a life.

If you unexpectedly find yourself in the water, remember the simple message:

⭐ Float to Live ⭐

βœ… Tilt your head back
βœ… Relax and control your breathing
βœ… Spread your arms and legs
βœ… Stay afloat

Many people instinctively try to swim straight away, but taking a moment to float and regain control of your breathing can make all the difference.

At Swordfish Swim School, we're passionate about helping children build confidence in the water, but water safety is just as important as swimming ability.

Take a few minutes today to talk to your children about what they would do if they got into difficulty in the water.

Because confidence in the water starts with knowledge.

15/06/2026

Games and activities don't just make lessons fun. They help children learn, remember skills and build confidence.

Photos from Swordfish Swim School's post 11/06/2026

Water safety starts with simple habits.

Walk, listen, enter safely and have fun responsibly.

09/06/2026

The best sound in the swimming pool isn't the splash.

It's laughter. πŸ’™

The laughter that comes from children feeling comfortable, supported and confident in the water.

At Swordfish Swim School, we believe positive experiences help create confident swimmers. When children enjoy their lessons, they're more willing to try new things, overcome challenges and develop a lifelong love of swimming.

Because confidence starts with enjoying the journey.

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Kendrick School
Reading
RG1

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30pm - 6am
Tuesday 4:30pm - 6pm
Wednesday 5pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 4:45pm - 6:15pm
Friday 4:30pm - 6pm
Sunday 12:30pm - 3pm