Victoria Leisure · Southport

Private 1-to-1 Swimming Lessons for Children

Hi, I'm Charlotte. I teach private swimming lessons for babies and children at Victoria Leisure in Southport. Whether your little one is nervous, just getting started, or ready to push on — we go at their pace, not anyone else's.

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£27.50
1-to-1 Private
£10
Group Sessions
7 days
1-to-1 Any Day
Sat & Sun
Group Sessions

I started Swim With Charlotte because I wanted children to actually enjoy learning to swim — not just get through it. In a group class, it's hard to go at one child's pace. In a 1-to-1, everything is about your child. I've watched nervous children who wouldn't put their face in the water become genuinely confident little swimmers. That never gets old.

What We Offer

Lessons

Two simple options — private one-to-one lessons, or small weekend groups

1-to-1
Private 1-to-1 Lesson
All ages · babies welcome

A completely private lesson just for your child — no other children, no distractions. Available any day of the week, 8am to 7pm. Your child works with their instructor for the full 30 minutes, entirely at their own pace. Best option for nervous swimmers or anyone wanting to progress quickly.

£27.5030 minutes
Group
Weekend Group Session
All ages

Small group sessions on Saturdays and Sundays only. Maximum of 6 children per session — small enough for every child to get proper attention, and great for kids who enjoy a bit of company in the water.

£1030 minutes
Baby
Parent & Baby Sessions
Babies & toddlers

Building water confidence together in a lovely warm pool. Gentle, unhurried and led entirely by your baby's mood on the day. Run as a private 1-to-1 session.

£27.5030 minutes

Availability changes week to week — send an enquiry and I'll let you know what's free.

Also available

Group Sessions

We also run small group sessions every Saturday and Sunday, all day from 8am to 7pm. Sessions are 30 minutes with a maximum of 6 children — small enough that every child still gets proper attention. At £10 per child, it's a brilliant option if your little one enjoys being around other kids in the water.

£10
Per child
Max 6
Per session
Sat–Sun
Weekends only
8am–7pm
All day

Meet the Team

Qualified, DBS checked and genuinely passionate about helping children feel at home in the water

Charlotte
Charlotte
Swim School Owner

I've been teaching babies and children to swim for years and I genuinely love every lesson. I started Swim With Charlotte because I believe kids learn best when it's relaxed, fun and completely on their terms.

Swim England Qualified DBS Checked
K
Katherine
Business Manager

Swim England Qualified DBS Checked
Annie
Annie
Swim Teacher

Swim England Qualified DBS Checked
Jennie
Jennie
Swim Teacher

Swim England Qualified DBS Checked
S
Scott
Swim Teacher

Swim England Qualified DBS Checked
Eboni
Eboni
Swim Teacher

Swim England Qualified DBS Checked
Shauna
Shauna
Swim Teacher

Swim England Qualified DBS Checked
Kaitlin
Kaitlin
Swim Teacher

Meet Kaitlin! Kaitlin has been a vital part of our team for over two years. Kaitlin is encouraging, super enthusiastic and brings tonnes of technical knowledge to our team with her still being a competitive swimmer herself. Kaitlin has been a competitive swimmer since the age of eight years old and now swims at Regional level representing Leyland Barracudas. Kaitlins favourite stroke to teach and swim herself is backstroke! Kaitlin is super smiley and welcoming and enjoys passing the love for the sport onto the next generation of swimmers!

Swim England Qualified DBS Checked
Sofia H
Sofia H
Swim Teacher

Swim England Qualified DBS Checked
D
Dylan
Swim Teacher

Swim England Qualified DBS Checked
Sophia D
Sophia D
Swim Teacher

Swim England Qualified DBS Checked
Lily
Lily
Swim Teacher Assistant

Meet Lily! Lily is one of our newer members of the team. Lily started with us earlier this year after watching her two younger sisters swim in our swimming lessons. Lily is smiley, kind, caring and great at making our nervous swimmers feel more comfortable in our small group lessons. Lily’s favourite stroke to swim herself and help teach is front crawl. Lily can’t wait to meet all your amazing children!

Swim England Qualified DBS Checked
H
Heidi
Cover Swim Teacher

Swim England Qualified DBS Checked
Heather
Heather
Cover Swim Teacher

Meet Heather. Heather is our longest standing member of the team and has been with us now for almost four years! Heather was a competitive swimmer for Southport Swimming Club from the age of 7 years old to the age of 16 years old, this goes to show her dedication to the sport and Swim With Charlotte! Heathers favourite stroke to swim and teach is butterfly! Heather is dedicated, structured and a positive role model to our little swimmers. Heather will be moving away to Uni from September so will only be around to help with cover in the half terms. Make sure to keep an eye out for Heather when she’s home from Uni and in the pool teaching!

Swim England Qualified DBS Checked
Common Questions

FAQs

The things most parents ask before their first lesson

How do I arrange a lesson?
Send an enquiry using the form on this page, or drop me an email or a message on Facebook or Instagram. I'll come back to you with the times I've got free and we'll take it from there.
What's the difference between 1-to-1 and group?
A 1-to-1 (£27.50) is a private lesson — just your child and their instructor for the full 30 minutes, any day of the week. A group session (£10) is a small group of up to 6 children, available Saturdays and Sundays. Both are great — it depends on your child and your budget.
When are lessons available?
1-to-1 lessons run any day of the week, 8am to 7pm. Group sessions run Saturdays and Sundays. Availability changes weekly, so get in touch for current times.
Where do lessons take place?
All lessons are at Victoria Leisure in Southport. It's a lovely warm pool — great for all ages and especially brilliant for younger children and babies.
What should we bring?
Just swimwear, a towel and goggles if your child uses them. Swim nappies are needed for babies. Please keep outdoor shoes off the poolside.
Can I watch?
Of course — you're welcome to watch from the poolside at any time.
What if my child is nervous?
This is really common and honestly one of the things we're best at. We work at whatever pace feels right for your child — no rushing, no pressure. A 1-to-1 lesson is usually best for very nervous children so they have undivided attention.
How do I cancel or rearrange?
Just let me know at least 24 hours before the lesson by email or message.
Get In Touch

Enquire About Lessons

Tell me a little about your child and I'll get back to you with available times

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Where
Victoria Leisure
42-43 Promenade
Southport
PR9 0DS
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Lesson hours
Monday – Sunday
8:00am – 7:00pm
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Swim England Learn to Swim

The Learn to Swim Stages

The national framework we teach to — every child works through these stages at their own pace

Stage 1
Stage 1

Water Confidence & First Safety Skills

The very first step. Children get comfortable in the water, learn how to get in and out safely, and start moving about on their own terms. Floats and armbands can be used throughout this stage.

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Stage 2
Stage 2

Moving Without Floats

Children start travelling under their own steam with no buoyancy aids, and get confident putting their face in the water and breathing out.

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Stage 3
Stage 3

Going Underwater & Travelling Further

Distance doubles to 10 metres and children get properly comfortable submerging — including diving down to collect an object, which is usually a favourite.

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Stage 4
Stage 4

Leg Kicks for All Four Strokes

The focus moves to technique. Children develop a recognisable leg kick for front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly, and are introduced to sculling.

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Stage 5
Stage 5

Arm Actions, Sculling & Treading Water

Arms join the legs, so all four strokes come together properly. Treading water and sculling are taught here — both genuinely important safety skills.

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Stage 6
Stage 6

Efficient Strokes & Water Safety

Strokes become efficient rather than just possible, with proper rhythmic breathing. Children also learn to swim in clothes and perform a basic rescue.

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Stage 7
Stage 7

Stamina, Diving & Bringing It All Together

The final core stage. All four strokes are swum to a good standard over 25 metres, distance builds to 100 metres, and everything learned so far is combined.

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See what each stage covers →