Growing Swimmers (School Age 5+) - Swim Lessons

Helping Growing Swimmers Build Confidence

Fun, child-focused children’s swim lessons in Torrington, North Devon, serving families from nearby Bideford, Winkleigh and Barnstaple. Through supportive coaching and engaging activities, we help growing swimmers build water confidence, develop essential swimming skills and become safe, capable and confident swimmers.

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Strong Foundations for Lifelong Swimming

As children grow, so does their confidence, curiosity and ability in the water. Our children's swimming lessons are designed for school-age children who are ready to build on the skills they've already developed, strengthening technique, improving water safety and becoming confident, capable swimmers.

Every lesson follows the STA International Learn to Swim Programme, giving children a clear pathway while keeping lessons engaging, encouraging and enjoyable. With experienced teachers, small class sizes and plenty of individual support, every child is given the confidence to progress at their own pace.

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Created with children at the heart of every lesson.

Goggles & Giggles was created from a simple belief: swimming lessons should be personal, supportive and accessible for every child.

Before creating Goggles & Giggles, Tracy Hewitt spent years teaching children in leisure centres, often working with groups of 6–8 swimmers. Seeing the difference that individual attention could make, Tracy left to create Goggles & Giggles built around smaller groups, personal support and helping every child thrive.

Swimming is not a luxury - it’s an essential life skill. Since 2013, Goggles & Giggles has provided affordable, high-quality swimming lessons from just £10.50 per session, with a maximum of four in a group to ensure every child receives the support and attention they deserve.

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Internationally recognised programme that recognises and rewards success.

We proudly follow the STA International Learn to Swim Programme, focusing on water safety, skill development, and a love for swimming. Our experienced teachers ensure each swimmer progresses at their own pace, with achievements recognized and rewarded along the way.

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Every child deserves the chance to thrive in the water.

Every child learns differently, which is why we keep our lessons to a maximum of four swimmers per class. Smaller groups allow our teachers to give every child the individual attention, encouragement and feedback they need to build confidence and continue progressing.

As children develop their swimming skills, we celebrate every achievement along the way. At the end of each term, swimmers are assessed through the STA International Learn to Swim Programme, earning certificates and badges that recognise their progress and give them something to be proud of.

A lifetime of swimming confidence starts here.

At Goggles & Giggles, we create a positive environment where children can grow in confidence, learn essential skills and enjoy swimming for life.

Join our term-time children’s swimming lessons in Torrington, North Devon, for £10.50 per lesson