Learn to Swim
D&G Swim Team
Learn to Swim
Discover the Joy of Swimming
Our Learn to Swim section follows the full Swim England Learn to Swim framework, guiding children and beginners from Level 1 through to Level 7 with structure, care, and purpose.
Learning to swim is one of the most important life skills anyone can gain — building confidence, resilience, and water safety awareness that lasts a lifetime.
Our qualified instructors create a supportive environment at Birtley Community Pool, where every swimmer can progress at their own pace. Each level develops essential skills and strong technique, ensuring swimmers not only enjoy the water but feel genuinely capable and safe within it.
Session Times
Our Learn to Swim sessions run every Sunday, 3:00pm – 4:30pm at Birtley Community Pool.
Our Teaching Team
Programme Lead
Paul Thurlow
Programme Lead
Swimming Teachers
What Comes Next?
Join us and invest in a skill that truly matters — for confidence, for safety, for opportunity, for life.
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Are you a young swimmer?
The D&G Kids Zone has everything you need to know about being part of the team.
Visit the D&G Kids Zone →