Confident in the water. Confident for life.
Swimming lessons for babies, toddlers, children and adults across Balham, Morden and Sutton.
Our experienced instructors help every swimmer build confidence, develop essential skills and enjoy the water at their own pace.
Small classes • Confidence-led teaching
All abilities • Babies, children & adults
Baby, Toddler and Children’s Swimming Lessons in South London & Surrey
Waterlife Swim School provides award-winning baby, toddler & children’s swimming lessons across South London and Surrey. Our friendly, experienced instructors teach at venues in Balham, Morden and Sutton, helping babies, young children and adults alike, develop water confidence, essential swimming skills, and a lifelong love of the water.
Our qualified instructors are fully ASA and STA trained and specialise in infant submersion teaching methods. Every lesson is designed to be safe, fun and engaging, giving children the confidence to progress at their own pace while learning valuable life-saving skills.
Over 25 Years of Experience
Waterlife Swim School was founded by Lizzie Emler, who discovered the benefits of baby swimming with her own son in 1998. After training as a baby and toddler swimming instructor, Lizzie spent almost ten years teaching with one of the UK’s leading swim schools.
In 2008, Waterlife Swim School was born.
Today, the school is run by Kirsty, Lizzie’s long-standing instructor, continuing the same personal, confidence-led approach that families across South London and Surrey have trusted for years.
Baby Swimming lessons from 12 Weeks
We welcome babies from around 12 weeks old, helping them become comfortable and confident in the water from an early age.
Families can choose parent and baby classes, where you enjoy the water and learn alongside your baby, or 1-to-1 baby swimming lessons, where the instructor works directly with your baby in the water. Our calm, nurturing approach allows every baby to progress at their own pace while developing water confidence and early swimming skills through gentle, play-based learning.
Adult Swimming Lessons & SEN Swimming Tuition
Adult Swimming Lessons
We also offer adult swimming lessons every Tuesday afternoon from 3:00pm to 4:30pm & Friday afternoon from 2:30pm to 4:00pm at the Holiday Inn in Sutton. Private 1-to-1 and 1-to-2 lessons are available for beginners, nervous swimmers, and adults looking to improve their technique.
SEN Swimming Tuition
Our instructors are also experienced in teaching children and adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN), providing patient, personalised swimming lessons tailored to individual needs.
Not sure which lesson is right for you?
Whether you’re looking for baby, children’s, adult or SEN swimming lessons, Kirsty can help you find the right class. Email info@waterlifeswimschool.com or call 07891 314048.
