HELPING CHILDREN
BECOME SAFE,
CONFIDENT SWIMMERS
SINCE 2000

Fun, friendly swimming lessons across North Devon for babies, preschoolers and children aged 5+

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WHY PARENTS CHOOSE
SPLASH SWIM SCHOOL

SMALL
CLASSES

Every child progresses at their own pace with plenty of attention.

SAME TEACHER
EVERY WEEK

Building confidence with familiar faces and consistent teaching.

LEARN
THROUGH FUN

Engaging, encouraging lessons that make learning to swim enjoyable.

QUALIFIED
INSTRUCTOR

Experienced, qualified teaching to help every child learn safely and confidently.

Meet Louise

“I've been teaching children to swim since 1993 and founded Splash Swim School North Devon in 2000. Before opening Splash, I taught in local schools, at North Devon Leisure Centre, Torrington Pool and North Devon Swimming Club, where my own competitive swimming journey began. Competing at South West and Regional level gave me a strong foundation in technique, discipline and the lifelong value of swimming.

For over 30 years, I've helped hundreds of children across North Devon discover a love of swimming. From a baby's first splash to helping older children refine their strokes, my aim has always been the same – to build confidence, develop ability and create happy, safe swimmers.

Alongside my teaching experience, I have extensive RLSS training in water safety, open water swimming, personal survival and rescue. Water safety is at the heart of every lesson because learning to swim isn't just about technique – it's about giving children the skills and confidence to stay safe for life.

Every child learns differently, so I keep my classes small and take the time to build trust with each swimmer. Seeing children grow from nervous beginners into confident, capable swimmers is why I still love what I do after more than three decades.”

Over 30 years of teaching experience

Founder of Splash Swim School North Devon (Est. 2000)

City & Guilds NVQ in Coaching & Activity Delivery (Swimming)

Fellow: Institute of Swimming Teachers & Coaches (F.I.S.T.C.)

RLSS trained in water safety, personal survival and rescue

Trained in safeguarding, autism, and learning disabilities.

BEGINNERS
AGES 5+

Ages 5+
Water Confidence
Floating & Gliding
Water Safety
Personal Survival
Swim Awards

IMPROVERS
AGES 5+

Ages 5+
Stroke Development
Breathing Skills
Water Safety
Personal Survival
Swim Awards

ADVANCED
AGES 8+

Ages 8+
Perfect Technique
Four Strokes
Water Skills
Personal Survival
Swim Awards

PARENT & BABY
COMING SOON

Hydrotherapy Pool
Water Confidence
Parent Bonding
Sensory Play
Early Water Skills
Play Time with Toys

PRESCHOOL
COMING SOON

Hydrotherapy Pool
Water Confidence
Independent Skills
Learning Through Play
Personal Survival
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EVERY LESSON INCLUDES:

WATER SAFETY

BUILDING CONFIDENCE

PERSONAL SURVIVAL

CO-ORDINATION

MAKING NEW FRIENDS

STAMINA & STRENGTH

STOWFORD POOL

Combe Martin
EX34 OPW

TUESDAY & FRIDAY
4:00 - 6:30pm
Term Time

Beginners, Improvers
& Advanced
Ages 5 years +

MONKSPARK POOL

Little Torrington
EX38 8PR

MONDAY
4:00 - 6:00pm
Term Time

Beginners, Improvers
Ages 5 years +

HYDROTHERAPY POOL
COMING SOON

Bideford

Parent & Baby
Pre School
Days & Times TBC

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QUALIFIED, TRUSTED & SAFE

SWIM ENGLAND

AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION

RLSS & NPLQ

SWIMMING TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

INSTITUTE OF SWIMMING

DBS CHECKED

FULLY INSURED

FIRST AIDER

"What can I say, one of the most fantastic swim schools my children have attended and continue too. I had tried several other local venues and my youngest son remained scared and unable to swim, and tearful before joining his lessons. 1 term with the amazing Louise, and my son was smiling confident and couldn't wait to go to his lessons every week and swimming with floats!. Splash lessons have much smaller groups than other venues, and care more about the well-being of each child and individual time tailored to each child's weaknesses. Highly recommend."

H

"Louise is absolutely incredible at what she does! Both of my boys graduated from Splash Swim School, and thanks to Louise, they still have a deep love and respect for the water to this day. She didn’t just teach them how to swim—she taught them confidence, safety, and skills that will stay with them for life. Louise goes above and beyond, and we’re so grateful for everything she’s done. Highly recommend Splash Swim School."

Dean

"My daughter has just finished her last lesson - 8 years she has been having lessons and she absolutely loved it. She is super confident in the water and knows all the strokes. Over the 8 years she was treated with such kindness and just loved to go, my thanks for to Louise for always looking after her so well. I highly recommend this small Swim school and will always be grateful to them for teaching my daughter to swim!"

Amy

"***SIMPLY THE BEST*** We've tried 2 other local swim schools & so we have something to compare to! The Splash swim school are 1st class. Very professionally run by Louise & it's so fresh to see kids respecting the swim teachers, which is due to brilliant teaching & leadership skills from Louise & Matthew. This swim school not only teaches your kids how to swim, but develops them to be great swimmers & it's a joy to watch the kids wanting to learn from awesome techniques being taught!

10 out of 10 & we plan to put all 3 of our kids through this swim school - 5 stars all the way! Amazing swim school... "

Benny

"There is nothing I can fault about Louise and her swim school. My 8-year-old is lucky to attend her classes at the Calvert Trust. Louise is patient, kind and funny, with an excellent rapport with every child, understanding their individual needs while giving everyone equal attention.

I’m particularly impressed by her focus on pool safety and how she breaks down each stroke to help children progress. Her clear boundaries and years of experience bring out the best in every child.

Louise’s dedication is exceptional, working every weekend during term time and sometimes the holidays. I highly recommend her and her swim school."

Iella

"Lovely lady, taught both my boys to swim, my eldest was particularly scared of the water and she was so patient and kind with him and they are both now very good swimmers x thanks Louise for helping them love the water x"

Donna

"All 4 of my children went for swimming lessons with Splash Swim School and all loved their lessons! Louise is an excellent teacher who really takes her time to work at the child's pace, which really helps with everyone's confidence! Would definitely recommend Splash to anyone!"

Katherine

"My daughter has loved Louise’s swim lessons! It feels like such a monumental life skill for her and we will be forever grateful for Louise for teaching her how to swim. The classes are well thought out, fun and varied each week. She keeps class sizes small so attention can be given to each child individually. I really felt she was attentive to each child within the swim class, adjusting aids, or the task to what they needed or were able to do without them feeling left out or left behind. Thank you so much Louise. Highly recommended."

Chloe

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HELPING CHILDRENBECOME SAFE,CONFIDENT SWIMMERSSINCE 2000

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SMALLCLASSES

SAME TEACHEREVERY WEEK

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