Supporting Children with Dyspraxia at Daddy Shark Swim School
Supporting Children with Dyspraxia at Daddy Shark Swim School At Daddy Shark Swim School, we believe that every child deserves the chance to enjoy the water, build confidence, and develop vital swimming skills. For some children, challenges such as dyspraxia can make learning to swim more complex, but with the right support, they can thrive. […]
Winter Water Safety: Keep Your Family Safe This Winter
Winter Water Safety Tips for Parents: Drowning Prevention As winter sets in, frozen lakes, canals and ponds can appear tempting for children and adults alike. However, these icy surfaces pose serious dangers, making water safety during colder months more critical than ever. Regular swimming lessons, especially for young children, are the number one method to […]
Ripples of Progress: Celebrating Your Child’s Swimming Journey
Adam Peaty making a splash at Tokyo 2020 Olympics winning GB’s first Gold medal of the Games If your child swims at Daddy Shark Swim School in Ormskirk, then you’ll no doubt be all too familiar with the big splashes. We often joke that parents have sat in the wrong place, or must remember to […]
Daddy Shark Swim School Celebrates National Recognition
We are thrilled to share that Daddy Shark Swim School has been featured by Swim England, highlighting our journey, teaching philosophy, and community contributions. The feature, titled “Daddy Shark Swim School: A deep dive into their journey and success”, explores how we began, our approach to swimming lessons, and our vision for the future. Since […]
Mayor of West Lancashire Applauds Daddy Shark Swim School’s National Recognition
We are thrilled to share the amazing recognition Daddy Shark Swim School received at the Swim England National Awards 2024 for our commitment to providing inclusive swimming lessons and vital life skills for babies, toddlers and children of all ages and additional abilities. Our swim school proudly won Silver in the Swim School category, and […]
Life-Saving Lessons: The Power of Pyjama Shark Week and Early Swimming Lessons
At Daddy Shark Swim School, we aim to equip children with the skills and confidence to stay safe in and around water. Pyjama Shark Week is a key part of this goal, where children practise swimming and water safety while wearing clothes. But why do we do this? And how does it impact the children […]
What’s the best age for my child to start swimming lessons?
Fear is the number one barrier to learning to swim – both for adults and children. Generally the younger the child is when they start swimming, the more at ease they will be with the water and the easier their learn-to-swim journey will be.