{"id":9628,"date":"2018-10-04T09:03:44","date_gmt":"2018-10-04T09:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimway.co.uk\/?p=9628"},"modified":"2020-02-13T14:35:58","modified_gmt":"2020-02-13T14:35:58","slug":"faq-parent-and-baby-vs-private-lessons","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/www.swimway.co.uk\/faq\/faq-parent-and-baby-vs-private-lessons\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ: Parent And Baby Group Classes VS 1:1 Lessons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimway.co.uk\/programmes\/parent-baby-lessons\/\">SwimWay Group Parent &amp; Baby Lessons<\/a> have been developed through many years of consistent experience and learning from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Booking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We initially book according to age groups (3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24 and 24-36 months).  Though we do take into consideration previous swimming experience. &nbsp;If after the first lesson our instructors think a different class will suit you and your baby better, then a member of the SwimWay office team will call you to discuss this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One common question that arises when booking parent &amp; baby lessons is whether we offer 1:1 classes.&nbsp; SwimWay operates small groups of 4 or 5 parents and babies with 1 instructor.&nbsp; While on the rare occasion these classes may not be fully booked, and you may have 2 or 3 in a lesson, we do not offer any 1:1 or 1:2 parent and baby bookings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SwimWay Parent And Baby Swimming In Putney\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mET9DCEnUso?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson Structure &amp; Benefits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At this age, the group lessons are structured to work with the strength and constitution of the younger children.&nbsp; Additionally, there are major benefits from the social aspects of the group classes for both the child and the parent.&nbsp; Our smaller group parent and baby lessons offer a personal class, with individual attention for each child, while still having the necessary group environment for that age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1:1 Lessons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From the age of 2 years, should the instructor feel the child is ready, we do <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimway.co.uk\/faqs\/faq-what-kind-of-lessons-2-3-year-old\/\">offer the option of joining our 1:1 children\u2019s lessons in the afternoons<\/a>.&nbsp; However, for health and safety reasons children between the ages of 2-3 years cannot swim in a 1:2 lesson.&nbsp; If you have not had any lessons before, and your child is between the age of 2-3 years, we strongly recommend joining the parent and baby group classes first before attempting the 1:1 private lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Year Old Children<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a child reaches the age of 3 years, they will generally join the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimway.co.uk\/programmes\/childrens-lessons\/\">1:1 or 1:2 children\u2019s lessons<\/a>.&nbsp; However, in some cases, we do make allowances to remain in the parent and baby classes for a little longer (dependant on availability).&nbsp; We take this on a case by case basis, at our and the instructor\u2019s discretion, with certain limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SwimWay Parent And Baby Swimming In Wimbledon\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/60AHhWD_hwo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parent &amp; Baby Programme<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the parent and baby lessons, through a series of different techniques, the children will learn water confidence and safety, develop an understanding of water movement, breath control through submersion, floatation front\/back, how to kick correctly and basic arm movement.&nbsp; There is a controlled, focused approach in the small classes with lots of opportunity for bonding between adult and baby.&nbsp; The classes are progressive with a&nbsp;strong emphasis on the children having&nbsp;fun while developing several important factors including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Water safety and awareness<\/li><li>Physical development (muscular, neurological, cardio vascular, coordination, motor skills)<\/li><li>Speech and language skills<\/li><li>Bonding for both baby and adult<\/li><li>Confidence and self-esteem<\/li><li>Adult self-assurance, supporting the baby in and around water<\/li><li>Learning skills (sharing, taking turns, following instructions)<\/li><li>Gentle exercise and social activity for new mums<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it!&nbsp; We hope this helps to understand how and why we structure our lessons the way we do.&nbsp; The next step is to\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimway.co.uk\/find-your-pool\/\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR AVAILABILITY!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A question that arises when booking parent &#038; baby lessons is whether we offer 1:1 classes. 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