Tadpole Swim School is a family-run business founded in 2012 by Becky and Keith Harrison-Smith. As proud parents to four boys – Zachary, Ollie, Arlo and Miller – who are now aged 18, 15, 12 and 9, family life has always been at the heart of everything we do. Our boys have grown up around the swim school and continue to play an important role in helping us test new ideas, activities and curriculum developments. 

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From the very beginning, our vision was to create a swimming school where children could learn, grow and thrive in a fun, supportive and relaxed environment. Becky had spent many years teaching swimming and felt passionate about creating a programme that combined high-quality instruction with her belief that children learn best when they are engaged, encouraged and having fun. 

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Today, that ethos remains at the heart of every lesson we teach. Our experienced and dedicated team share a genuine passion for helping children develop confidence in the water, learn essential water safety skills and reach their full potential as swimmers. 

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Since opening our doors, Tadpole Swim School has grown to teach more than 1000 children each week across multiple locations. Whilst the business has expanded, our values have remained unchanged. We continue to put children at the centre of everything we do, delivering lessons that are fun, progressive and focused on building confidence for life. 

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After all, happy Tadpoles become confident swimmers.