The Sussex Swim School was founded in 2004 and is a small family run business. We believe in providing the very best swimming tuition within a safe, warm, clean, friendly, fun, progressive environment. We aim to provide efficient, effective, friendly administration service to all our customers.
Swim England awarded The Sussex Swim School with “The Best Swim School in The United Kingdom”. Our team of dynamic swimming teachers are all thrilled to have achieved this award.
Our Teachers
Qualifications:
Swim England Level 1 in Teaching Aquatics
Swim England Level 2 in Teaching Aquatics
NVQ Level 1 in Coaching and Teaching Swimming
NVQ Level 2 in Coaching and Teaching Swimming
Swim England Safeguarding & Protecting Children
Swim England Adult & Child
British Red Cross Emergency First Aid Qualification & CPR
RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers
Emergency First Aid at Work
RLSS Fin2Fit Mermaid Instructor
STA Safety Award for Teachers
Rookie Lifeguard Instructor
Swim England Assistant Water Polo Coach
Welfare Officer Training
Swim England Safeguarding in Aquatics
After more than 8 years of teaching for Hilary, the previous owner, she decided to retire. I took the plunge and took over from her in April 2022. Its been a challenge juggling the administration, teaching and family life, but I hope I am starting to get the hang of things.
I learnt to swim at Redhill and Reigate Swimming Club when I was very young and started my competitive swimming career there. After a family move I joined the Croydon Amphibians Swimming Club and competed for them for many years both in youth and masters swimming. Swimming runs in my family as my mum was a competitive swimmer and a swimming teacher as well. I gained my qualifications in 1994 when I was still competing. I have been teaching swimming since then for the local council, local swimming pools, Croydon Amphibians Swimming Club and now The Sussex Swim School.
My son plays water polo for Drenched Mini Waterpolo and I also coach for them three times a week. I don’t have a lot of spare time but when I do I like to get to the beach and get some sea air or out for walks with the family
Qualifications:
STA L2 qualified Swimming Instructor
STA level 2 Award in Safety Award for Teachers
STA Level 2 Award in aquatic teaching – Baby and Preschool Swimming
First Aider
I have always been a very keen swimmer, but didn’t compete until joining the Army when I represented my Corps in Breaststroke. Since then, I have done numerous Triathlons, some solo, some as part of a team, and love the challenge of swimming outdoors in lakes, rivers and the sea.
I became a swim teacher after having my second daughter, when I realised I wanted to do something more meaningful, so I quit the corporate lifestyle in favour of something more rewarding – and it was one of the best decisions of my life. I love seeing the delight on children’s faces when they swim their first length, or overcome fear and swim unaided. My lessons are fun and enjoyable but I also challenge children and encourage them to.
In my spare time, I enjoy mountain biking and kayaking – although I don’t get much time for either as I have two young children. I am also studying to become a Chair Based Exercise Instructor for the frail and elderly and want to deliver exercise classes in this area at some point in the future.
Qualifications:
ASA Swim Teacher level 1
ASA Swim Teacher level 2
ASA Dive Coach level
ASA Dive Coach level 2
RLSS Pool Lifeguard (NPLQ)
RLSS Pool Lifeguard Training Assessor
PADI Divemaster
PADI Open Water Dive Instructor (IDC)
ASSET scuba diving equipment and Nitrox Technician and Cylinder tester
Scuba Schools International (SSI) Instructor
Powerboat Licence
Level 2 PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Coming Soon
Qualifications:
ASA Swimming Teaching Level 1 and 2
Safety in the water and first aid qualified
AED and CPR trained
Pre school and Parent and Baby Qualification
With over 10 years of teaching experience across a variety of learning environments, including time spent teaching in Australia, I’ve truly cemented my passion for swimming education.
I teach both children’s group lessons and private one-to-one sessions, working with swimmers from ages 3 to 14, including children with additional needs. I genuinely love working with young learners — helping them build confidence in the water, develop strong technique, and progress at a pace that feels positive and empowering.
Qualifications:
STA Level 2 Baby & Pre-School
Swimming Level 1 Swim England Teacher Qualification
Level 2 Swim England Teacher Qualification
RYA First Aid Qualification
I have been teaching swimming for many years. I am a mother of three children, all of whom are good swimmers. My passion is surfing and swimming in the ocean. I am in the water through the darkest of winter days paddling out in the waves at 6am to snorkelling with my kids on the warmest of summer days.
I love the ocean and believe every child should have the skill to be able to safely and confidently enjoy the water too. The health benefits to the mind and body of swimming and connecting with water are a life skill I am passionate to share and teach.
My ethos is “Swimming should be fun, children should leave the class feeling happy, confident, calm and balanced.” It is important not to push or rush a child, allowing them time to build a love and passion for swimming in a nurturing environment. This will give them a life skill they will use forever.
Qualifications:
Swim England Level 2 swim teacher.
STA parent and baby
Disability Award
STA Safety Award
Swim Tutor and Assessor
Hobbies and Interest • Animal care • Arts and crafts • Cycling
Our Venues
Beedinglee, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding, West Sussex, RH13 6NQ
The pool is beautiful, warm, clean, private and peaceful. The water is kept at a warm 31.9 degrees and is ozone chlorinated, which means it is crystal clear and does not affect the eyes like pure chlorine, and is safe for pupils with skin conditions like eczema. The pool is 12 metres long by 5 metres wide. Graduating from 0.8 metres to 2.5 metres, so perfect for teaching diving. We teach babies from 3 months up to stage 7 of Swim England’s National Teaching Plan at Beedinglee Pool. As the pool has a diving pit in the deep end, we are able to teach our pupils how to dive safely.
The changing area is communal (with a screened area for Dads on poolside), toilet and shower facilities. There are two play pens on poolside, and comfy Lloyd Loom settees and chairs for spectators. Toys & books are supplied for siblings. With only one class running at a time, and a maximum of six pupils in a class, our pupils receive the individual attention they require.
Our lessons run Monday to Saturday between 09.00 and 1pm for pre-school pupils, and 3.45 to 6.45 for school aged pupils. A half term of six weeks is £90.00.
Brantridge Park, Brantridge Lane, Balcombe RH17 6FN
The pool is beautiful, warm, clean, private and peaceful. The water is kept at a warm 30+ degrees. The pool is 25 metres long by 6 metres wide. Graduating from 1.3 metres to 2 metres, so perfect for teaching diving. We teach babies from 3 months up to stage 9 of Swim England’s National Teaching Plan. As the pool has a deep end, we are able to teach our pupils how to dive safely.
The changing area is communal with separate toilet and shower facilities. With a maximum of eight pupils in a class, our pupils receive the individual attention they require.
Our lessons run Monday to Saturday between 09.30 and 1pm for pre-school pupils, and 4pm to 7pm for school aged pupils. A half term of six weeks is £90.00.