Business Details
Your Trusted Swimming School in Watford
Push & Glide delivers exceptional swimming instruction through a structured, learner-focused approach. Our fully qualified instructors create a safe, dynamic environment for children aged four and above, offering low-ratio lessons tailored to individual needs. We follow the Swim England progressive scheme, supporting swimmers from water confidence to competition training. Our crash courses provide intensive skill development for busy schedules, while specialist stroke clinics refine technique for advanced swimmers. With sessions at multiple Watford locations, we prioritise flexibility and accessibility.Our team combines expertise with a commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring high-quality teaching standards. We cater to diverse abilities, including targeted coaching for county and regional-level athletes. Regular term dates and clear progression pathways enable consistent learning. Parental communication channels ensure transparency and timely updates. Our approach balances technical excellence with confidence-building to foster lifelong swimming skills.
Services
Weekly Lessons
Crash Courses
Stroke Clinics
Competition Training
Water Confidence Classes
Highlights and features
- Fully qualified instructors with specialist swimming expertise
- Low-ratio lessons ensuring personalised attention
- Official Swim England progressive scheme implementation
- Intensive crash courses for accelerated skill development
- Specialist clinics for competitive swimmers and advanced techniques
Services
Weekly Lessons
Structured swimming lessons following the Swim England framework. Small-group instruction for ages four+, focusing on water confidence, stroke technique and progression. Sessions available at multiple Watford locations with term-time scheduling.
Crash Courses
Five-day accelerated swimming programs improving confidence and technique. Available during school holidays with flexible group and private lesson options. Designed to fast-track progression through skill development and stroke refinement.
Stroke Clinics
Targeted two-hour sessions for advanced swimmers. Focus on competitive skills including diving starts, tumble turns and stroke efficiency. Expert guidance for Stage 5+ swimmers aiming for regional/national competition standards.
Competition Training
Advanced coaching for competitive swimmers. Technical refinement of race skills, endurance training and performance analysis. Specialist instruction for athletes progressing through county and regional competition levels.
Water Confidence Classes
Foundational swimming instruction for new swimmers. Gentle introduction to pool environment with focus on safety and basic stroke techniques. Tailored support for children requiring additional confidence-building.
Questions
What age groups do you teach?
We teach children aged four years and above, with lessons structured to suit different ability levels from beginners to advanced swimmers.
Do you follow official swimming frameworks?
Yes, we follow the Swim England progressive scheme to ensure structured development and official recognition of swimming achievements.
Are private lessons available?
We offer both group lessons and private 1-2-1 or 2-2-1 lessons with flexible 30-minute or 1-hour durations available during crash courses.
Where are your lessons held?
Our lessons take place at multiple locations including Northwood College for Girls, Watford Grammar School for Girls and John Lyon School.
How do crash courses work?
Our intensive five-day programs run during school holidays, focusing on accelerated skill development with daily sessions improving confidence and technique.
What about competitive swimmer training?
We provide specialist stroke clinics and advanced coaching for swimmers at Stage 5 and above, including competitive skills development for county and regional-level athletes.
