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Swimming instructor, Laurens Little Big Swim, located in Northwich, offers adult and child lessons for ages 0 to 4 years. The lessons are available during the day from Monday to Friday, during term time only. With small class sizes, the swim school provides personalised and bespoke lessons tailored to meet the needs of each individual. The lessons take place in a warm and inviting pool in Weaverham.
Laurens Little Big Swim takes a fun, friendly, and child-led approach to swimming instruction. Lessons are designed to be both informative and enjoyable, with learning happening through play, songs, and games. The swim school places a strong emphasis on teaching essential life-saving skills, starting from their baby to pre-school lessons.
Lauren, the owner of the swim school, is not only an experienced swimming instructor, but she is also a Tutor for the STA (Swimming Teachers' Association). She trains teachers to become Adult and Child Teachers, ensuring that all instructors at Lauren's Little Big Swim are fully qualified. Regular meetings are held to discuss ways to enhance the classes and ensure the best progress for all students.
The swim school team consists of several skilled instructors. Lauren, the owner, is the main point of contact and handles communication through email, telephone, and Facebook. With over 10 years of teaching experience, she specialises in teaching all ages and abilities. In addition to her teaching role, Lauren is a busy wife and mother of two, along with a cat and a dog.
She has a deep love for dolphins, and her favourite colour is purple. An interesting fact about Lauren is that she believes she is actually Ariel from The Little Mermaid.
Val, another swimming teacher at Laurens Little Big Swim, is a mother of one who has a deep passion for swimming. She learned to swim at the age of 5 and immediately fell in love with the sport. After joining a swimming club, she began swimming competitively and eventually became a swimming teacher and coach. With over 40 years of teaching experience at various locations, Val brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the swim school.
Hannah, another dedicated swimming teacher, has been swimming since she was 5 years old. She started competing in swimming at the age of 9 and continues to enjoy the sport. Alongside swimming, she also loves walking her four dogs and taking care of her two rabbits. Hannah's favourite colour is blue, and she adores all animals too much to name just one.
A fun fact about Hannah is that she has incredibly long legs, resembling a mermaid tail.
Tanya, a qualified baby and toddler swimming teacher, discovered her passion for swimming through her own experience with her children. She found it extremely rewarding and decided to train with the STA to become a qualified instructor. Tanya enjoys helping young children and their parents gain confidence in the water through singing nursery rhymes and engaging activities.
The swim school also includes Kate and Nancy as part of their team, both of whom contribute their expertise and passion for swimming instruction.
Testimonials from satisfied parents highlight the sensitive, caring, and patient nature of the instructors at Laurens Little Big Swim. Many families have been with the swim school since their children were as young as 12 weeks old, demonstrating the trust and quality of the lessons provided by the swim school team.