Rivers Swim School

Our Starfish sessions are the perfect introduction to the water for little ones aged 4 months to 3 years.

With a parent or carer in the water for reassurance and support, these fun and gentle lessons help children build early water confidence, safety awareness and essential aquatic skills while progressing through the STA Starfish Awards.

Parent or carer in the water to support their child.

Helps build water confidence and early safety skills through fun activities and play.

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The STA Starfish Awards are an innovative series of progressive awards designed to introduce babies and young children to the water in a safe, supportive and engaging environment. With parents or carers in the water throughout the sessions, children begin developing confidence, movement and water safety skills through fun games, activities and exploration. The programme focuses on creating positive early experiences in the water while supporting physical, social and emotional development.

Our STAnley sessions help toddlers and young children gain confidence and independence in the water through fun, structured activities. With a qualified teacher in the water for support and guidance (no parent required), children work through the STA STAnley Awards, developing key aquatic and water safety skills while preparing for the next stage of their swimming journey.

As children progress through the STAnley Awards, they build confidence moving independently in the water, developing important skills such as floating, submerging, travelling short distances and safe water movement through engaging activities and games.

Teacher in the water with the children.

Small class size - 1 teacher to 6 children.

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The STA STAnley Awards are designed for children who are becoming more independent in the water and are ready to follow instructions without a parent or carer in the pool. The programme focuses on building water confidence, safety awareness and core movement skills in a fun and supportive environment.

These awards provide a progressive pathway into the STA Learn to Swim Programme, helping children develop the confidence and ability needed for future swimming stages.

Our Learn to Swim programme follows the STA Learn to Swim Programme (LSP) Stages 1-7, a progressive swimming pathway designed for primary school aged children. These structured lessons help children develop essential swimming technique, water safety awareness and aquatic skills while building confidence and independence in the water.

Teachers work both in and out of the pool (depending on the stage) to provide the right balance of guidance, support and progression as your child develops through the programme.

Suitable for ages 4+.

The STA Learn to Swim Programme Stages 1–7 are designed to provide a clear and enjoyable progression pathway for young swimmers. Each stage builds upon the previous one, helping children develop confidence, core aquatic movement skills, stroke technique and vital water safety knowledge.

Throughout the programme, swimmers work towards achieving a range of outcomes that support safe, effective and confident swimming. As children progress through the stages, they gradually improve stamina, coordination, breathing control and stroke development across all major swimming strokes.

Each stage includes clear outcomes and skill objectives that must be achieved before progressing to the next level, ensuring swimmers develop strong foundations and confidence at every step of their swimming journey.

The STA Advaced Series Awards are designed for swimmers progressing beyond the core Learn to Swim stages and looking to further develop their technique, stamina and overall ability in the water.

These advanced awards encourage swimmers to refine all major strokes, improve endurance and build greater confidence through more challenging aquatic skills and swimming distances. There is a strong focus on developing efficient stroke technique, breathing control, water safety awareness and overall swimming proficiency.

The programme helps swimmers continue progressing in a structured and rewarding way while preparing them for future aquatic opportunities and lifelong participation in swimming.

Perfect for children aged 5 and above, our 1-to-1 lessons offer focused, individual support to help your child progress quickly and confidently through Swim England (ASA) Stages 1–5. Each 30 minute session is tailored to your child’s ability and goals, ensuring they build strong technique and water confidence.

• Suitable for ages 5+

• 30 minute lessons

• Available on weekdays only

• £85.20 for 4 sessions or £88.75 per month (Direct Debit)

• Available at all centres

Our crash courses are perfect for giving children an extra boost in the water. Held during school hours, these short, focused courses help swimmers build confidence, improve technique or get started on their swimming journey with dedicated support from our instructors.

• Available during school hours only

• 3-4 day courses

• Held at Evesham and Pershore Leisure Centres

• Suitable for beginners or stroke improvement

• 30 minute sessions

• Available as group or 1-to-1 lessons

• Enquiry form required to book

Our SEN swimming lessons provide a calm, supportive environment tailored to each individual’s needs.

These sessions are designed to help children and adults with additional needs feel safe, confident and comfortable in the water. Parents can choose to join their child in the pool if they wish, and every lesson is adapted to suit the swimmer’s ability and goals.

• Relaxed sessions, with or without a parent in the water

• Available as 1-to-1 lessons or in small groups

• Personalised to each individual

• Currently available at Evesham Leisure Centre (coming soon to Pershore)

• Enquiry form required to book

Our 8 years+ Non-Swimmers class is designed for older children who are new to swimming and want to learn alongside others their own age.

These sessions focus on building water confidence and developing the basic skills needed to progress into the Learn to Swim stages.

• Suitable for ages 8 and above

• Small group size – up to 6 children

• 30 minute lessons

• Builds confidence and core swimming skills to prepare for higher stages