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STArfish 1 - Introduction to Baby Swim (Newborn to 3 months)

Starfish 1 is a gentle, introductory class designed especially for Newborns up to 3 months old. This class is perfect for babies with no previous swimming experience and focuses on creating a calm, positive first introduction to the water. Parents or carers join their baby in the pool, supporting them through simple movements, sensory play, and bonding activities that help build water confidence in a safe and nurturing environment. Sessions are relaxed and led at your baby’s pace, with an emphasis on comfort, trust, and enjoyment. Babies are welcome to attend with or without inoculations, making Starfish 1 an accessible starting point for families who want to introduce their little one to water early. This class requires at least 1 Adult in the water with little one.
Suitable for All Ages.
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STArfish 2 - Baby Swimming (3 months to 5 months)

Starfish 2 is designed for babies aged 3 to 5 months with little or no previous swimming experience. This class gently builds on early water exposure, helping babies become comfortable and confident in the pool. With a parent or carer in the water, sessions include simple movements, songs, and water play that encourage sensory development, bonding, and familiarity with the aquatic environment. Activities are always guided by your baby’s individual comfort and readiness. Starfish 2 provides a relaxed, supportive introduction to swimming, laying the foundations for future water confidence in a fun and nurturing way. This class requires at least 1 Adult in the water with little one.
Suitable for All Ages.
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STArfish 3-4 - Baby Swimming

For baby swimmers who have been swimming around 3 months.
Suitable for 3-15 Months. Been swimming multiple times. Confidence with underwater dips. Have experienced backfloating and holding onto poolside (with help if necessary) One or Two Parents MUST be in the pool with the child.
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Suitable for All Ages.
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STArfish 5 - Baby/Toddler Swimming (1 year to 15 months)

Starfish 5 is suitable for toddlers aged 1 year to 15 months years who are ready to become more active and adventurous in the water. It is preferable that your little one can stand with support or independently. This class focuses on developing confidence, balance, and early swimming movements through playful activities, songs, and repetition. With a parent or carer alongside them, toddlers are encouraged to move more independently, explore the pool environment, and build familiarity with basic water skills. Starfish 5 provides a fun and positive foundation for continued swimming development as your child grows in confidence and ability. This class requires at least 1 Adult in the water with little one.
Suitable for All Ages. .
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STArfish 6 - Baby/Toddler Swimming (15 months to 18 months)

Starfish 6 is designed for toddlers aged 15 months to 18 months with some previous swimming experience, who are becoming more confident and independent in the water. With a parent or carer in the pool, this class focuses on building water confidence, balance, and coordination through structured play, songs, and simple swimming movements. Toddlers are encouraged to move more independently, practise standing, kicking, and assisted floating, and begin following simple instructions in a fun and supportive environment. Starfish 6 helps strengthen early swimming skills while maintaining a positive, playful experience that supports your child’s growing independence in the water. This class requires at least 1 Adult in the water with little one.
Suitable for All Ages.
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STArfish Pre-Stanley - Baby/Toddler Swimming (18 months to 2 years)

Pre-Stanley is designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 2 years who are ready to take the next step in their swimming journey. With a parent or carer in the water, this class builds on existing water confidence and early swimming skills through more structured activities and guided practice. Toddlers are encouraged to follow simple instructions, move more independently in the pool, and develop coordination, balance, and confidence in the water. Pre-Stanley provides a supportive transition from baby and toddler classes, helping children prepare for more independent swimming lessons while keeping sessions fun, positive, and engaging. This class requires at least 1 Adult in the water with little one.
Suitable for All Ages.
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STAnley 1 - Toddler Swimming (2 Years +)

Stanley 1 is designed for toddlers aged 2 years and over who are ready to take the next step in their swimming journey, this class is a good start for those who are 2 and over with no swimming experience or have completed the prior starfish series. This class builds on water confidence and early swimming skills through more structured activities and guided practice. Children are encouraged to follow simple instructions, move more independently in the pool, and develop coordination, balance, and confidence in the water. Stanley 1 provides a supportive transition from baby and toddler classes, helping children prepare for more independent swimming lessons while keeping every session fun, positive, and engaging. Please note: Children must be at least 2 years old to attend this class, and at least one adult is required to be in the water with each child.
Suitable for All Ages.
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Suitable for All Ages.
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STAnley 2 - Toddler Swimming (2 years +)

Stanley 2 is designed for children aged 2 years and over who are ready to build on their existing water confidence and develop the next stage of their swimming skills. Children will learn through fun, structured activities that encourage greater independence, improved coordination, and increased confidence in the water. They will develop an understanding of poolside safety, practise floating, gliding, and rolling, improve their front and back movement, and begin using basic swimming actions to travel through the water. Stanley 2 provides a supportive and enjoyable environment where children can continue to develop essential water safety awareness and the core skills needed to prepare for more independent swimming lessons. Please note: Children must be at least 2 years old to attend this class, and at least one adult is required to be in the water with each child.
Suitable for All Ages.
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STAnley 3 - Toddler Swimming (3 Years +)

Stanley 3 is designed for children aged 3 years and over who are ready to further develop their water confidence, independence, and core swimming skills. Children will take part in fun, structured activities that build on the foundations learned in earlier classes. They will develop a greater understanding of poolside safety, improve their front and back swimming movements, practise floating, rolling, and treading water, and begin entering and exiting the pool with increasing confidence. Sessions also encourage children to become more independent in the water while strengthening coordination, balance, and body control. Stanley 3 provides a fun, safe, and supportive environment where children can continue to develop essential swimming and water safety skills, preparing them for the next stage of their swimming journey. Please note: At least one adult is required to be in the water with each child.
Suitable for All Ages.
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STAnley 4 - Toddler Swimming


Suitable for All Ages.
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STAnley 5 - Toddler Swimming

This course is for children aged 2.5 years and upwards, ideally very comfortable with jumping(with help) and swimming unaided for 2 meters.
Suitable for 3-6 Years. Your young one will need to be confident with swimming unaided for at least 2 meters, they should also be able to enter and exit the pool independently.They should also be able to float unaided for at least 3 seconds. One or Two Parents MUST be in the pool with the child.
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STAnley 6 - PreSchool Swimmer

Aged between 3 years upwards, be able to swim unaided for at least 5 meters.Be able to roll from front to back unaided and turn underwater unaided.
Suitable for 4-6 Years. Your child must be able to swim unaided for at least 5 meters comfortably and confidently. One or Two Parents MUST be in the pool with the child.
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STAnley 7 - PreSchool Swimmer

A preschool course for children 2.5 years and upwards and are very comfortable and confident in the water.
Suitable for 5-6 Years. Ideally completed STAnley 5 as minimum or equivalent .Your child must be able to swim at least 5 meters and be able to breathe whist swimming, they should also be able to show an understanding of front crawl, Breast Stroke and back stroke. One or Two Parents MUST be in the pool with the child.
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STAnley Star - PreSchool Swimmer

A course for preschool children who can swim at least 5 meters in either front crawl or Breast stroke unaided.
Suitable for 5-7 Years. Ideally completed STAnley 5 as minimum or equivalent .Your child must be able to swim at least 5 meters and be able to breathe whist swimming, they should also be able to show an understanding of front crawl, Breast Stroke and back stroke. One or Two Parents MUST be in the pool with the child.
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STA Octopus 2

STA Octopus Level 2 = 5 - 8 years old - Improver swimmers
Suitable for 5-8 Years. * Aged between 5 and 8 years old. * Buoyancy aids may be used in accordance with lesson skills but we promote independent swimming so not recommended for general swimming. * It is essential that One or Two Parents is in the water for these sessions.
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STA Goldfish 1

STA Goldfish Level 1 = 5 - 8 year old swimmers.
Suitable for 5-8 Years. * Be aged between 5 years old and 8 years old. * Can swim 10 meters without assistance * Buoyancy aids may not be used, unless stated as we strongly promote independent swimming. If your child is unable to swim 10m unaided - no floats or armbands - One or Two Parents will need to be in the pool with them.
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STA Goldfish 2

STA Goldfish Level 1 - 5 - 8 year old swimmers.
Suitable for 5-8 Years. * Aged between 5-8 years old. * Can swim 10 meters without assistance. * Has achieved all the standards of the Goldfish Level 1 and Level 2. * Buoyancy aids may not be used, unless stated as we strongly promote independent swimming.If your child is unable to swim 10m unaided - no floats or armbands - One or Two Parents will need to be in the pool with them.
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STA Goldfish 3

STA Goldfish Level 3 = 5 - 8 year old swimmers.
Suitable for 5-8 Years. * Be aged 5 - 8 years old. * Can swim 10 meters unassisted. * Completed the objectives of STA's Goldfish Levels 1 and 2 * Buoyancy aids may not be used, unless stated as we strongly promote independent swimming.If your child is unable to swim 10m unaided - no floats or armbands - One or Two Parents will need to be in the pool with them.
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STA Angel Fish 1

A course for preschool children who can swim at least 5 meters in either front crawl or Breast stroke unaided.
Suitable for 5-8 Years. Aged between 5 years and 8 years and needs to be able to swim unaided for at least 5 meters in any front stroke.If your child is unable to swim 10m unaided - no floats or armbands - One or Two Parents will need to be in the pool with them.
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STA Angel Fish 2

STA Angelfish 2 - 5-8 Years old - Advanced Swimmers
Suitable for 5-8 Years. Aged between 5 - 8 years old Can swim at least 10 meters unaided Completed the STA Angelfish 1 level or equivalent. If your child is unable to swim 10m unaided - no floats or armbands - One or Two Parents will need to be in the pool with them.
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STA Angel Fish 3

STA Angelfish 2 - 5-8 Years old - Advanced Swimmers
Suitable for 5-8 Years. Aged between 5 - 8 years old Can swim at least 10 meters unaided Completed the STA Angelfish 1 level or equivalent. If your child is unable to swim 10m unaided - no floats or armbands - One or Two Parents will need to be in the pool with them.
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STA Shark 1

STA Shark - Level 1 - Ages 8 - 12 year old - Swimmers
Suitable for 8-11 Years. * Aged between 8 and 12 years old. * Have completed the objectives of the STA Angelfish series or equivalent. * Be very competent swimmers and can swim 25 meters unaided.
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STA Shark 2

STA Shark Level 2 - 8 - 12 years old - Independent Swimmers
Suitable for 8-11 Years. * Aged between 8 and 12 years old. * Fully independent swimmer. * Has completed the STA's Shark Level 1 or equivalent.
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