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ADULT & BABY CLASSES The aim of our adult and baby class is to instil a love of water and water based activities at an early stage of a baby's d Our lessons will support both physical and social skills, using songs and games with toys, floats and woggles. These activities encourage enjoyment and confidence in the water, leading to moving freely around the pool, both at the surface and under the water. Our lessons are for babies from 4 months to 2½ years and their parent or carer. Please note that babies should have had their inoculations before coming swimming. We aim to help adults and babies to become an efficient unit in the pool, encouraging enjoyment and building confidence in the water. We do not encourage the use of swimming aids such as arm bands, as we believe it can create a false sense of security, however, skin to skin contact between the adult and baby provides a great bonding experience and boosts the baby’s confidence. Although we encourage submersion, it will not be enforced. Our Teachers:
They are both committed to providing a fun and stimulating learning environment for the adults as well as the babies in their classes. All our teachers are Amateur Swimming Association/STA qualified and all sessions have a qualified lifesaver and first aider on the poolside. Where? Sir Henry Fermor School swimming pool, Crowborough Hill, Crowborough. The pool is a 12.50 metres by 6 metres shallow pool, reaching a maximum depth of 0.90 metres. The water temperature is 32°C, which is perfect for very young swimmers. Our pool is indoors with communal changing areas. Changing tables and mats are available on poolside for changing your baby. Please put a towel over the changing mats in the interest of hygiene. There is a nappy bin in the area and toilets are near the pool. Play pens are also available to put your baby in while adults are getting changed. Parking is a short walk away at All Saints Church car park. The school car park is closed to all but Sir Henry Fermor school staff during school hours. When? Half hour lessons are held every Friday between 12:30 - 2:30 pm during Sussex school term times. Preparation before you come:
It is important to bring your baby a snack and drink for after the lesson. You may find it useful to bring baby’s favourite water-resistant toy, or bath toy to help him or her feel more ‘at home’ in the new environment. Give your baby a light snack (biscuit or banana) an hour or so before the lesson to ward off any hunger pains during the lesson. Please note that no food is to be consumed on the premises. Arrive early so that your child can get used to the pool environment and any strange noises. And most importantly - be prepared to come along and have fun! Badges that can be achieved:- Starfish 1-6
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Wendy and Tanith are a dedicated team with a great deal of teaching experience. 
Bring suitable swimwear for you and your child. Huggies Little Swimmers are special nappies; made for little ones in the water (no ordinary nappies are allowed). They must be worn under a swimsuit. It is advisable to tie long hair back on both adult and child. A swimming hat is advisable. Bring 3 towels – one for you and 2 for baby.