The Jelli Swim Academy
welcome to The Jelli Swim Academy
We’re a multi-award-winning swim school with a big heart and a nurturing approach to teaching children to swim. We do things a little differently here, using our unique no-armband approach to help children discover their own buoyancy and build real confidence in the water from an early age.
Along the way, we gently introduce key water-safety skills, so every child feels safe, supported, and proud of what they can achieve.
The Jelli Swim Academy
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The Jelli Swim Academy Programmes
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Jelli babies
Our child-led swimming programme aimed at children age 3 months – 4 years. Lessons are themed each week and have progressive practises which focus on building water confidence and developing early swimming skills.
Age 3 months – 4 years
jelli juniors
Our highly recommended swim programme for children age 4+, offering quality beginners, improvers and advanced lessons. Teachers are in the water with a pool helper to assist. Class sizes are limited to 8 in a class.
Age 4 years +
jelli engage
Our JelliENGAGE programme is designed for children age 4+ who would benefit from smaller class sizes and a calmer learning environment. JelliENGAGE operates in Wigan, Bolton & Leigh venues only.
Age 4 years +
private lessons
We do also offer 1-2-1 and 1-2-2 lessons. These are extremely limited. Private lessons only operate in our pools in Bolton.
The Jelli Swim Academy Reviews
OUr Reviews
EXCELLENT Based on 20 reviews Posted on Kari HewittTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing swim school. Cannot fault them. Laura and Lynda are always so professional, friendly and kind. My daughter loves swimming and it’s 100% down to Laura. Thank you!Posted on Laura ReynoldsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot praise and recommend Jelli Swim enough. My eldest son started here last January as we had to move swimming schools due to travel issues. They made the transition easy and were so friendly and welcoming. I had a number of questions and Laura phoned me directly to deal with them all. My baby started last February when he turned 12 weeks old and absolutely loves his classes. Both of my boys enjoy their classes and have built lovely relationships with their teachers. Over the past few months 2 of the teachers have been hospitalised and some classes have had to be cancelled but only when absolutely unavoidable, most of the time they have found alternative teachers to cover. During this time the communication has been excellent. I wouldn't consider taking my boys anywhere else.Posted on Zoey MorganTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve been taking my 2-year-old grandson to Jelli Swimming Academy for nearly a year now, and we couldn’t be happier. The lessons are wonderfully structured while still being fun and engaging, with singing and play that keep the children involved throughout. My grandson has some additional needs, and the teachers have been absolutely amazing. They are incredibly inclusive, caring, and supportive. He has progressed so much, and each week I notice huge improvements in his confidence and ability. I truly can’t praise the team at Jelli Swimming Academy enough.Posted on Ellen LallyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I couldn’t recommend The Jelli Swim Academy enough both my girls have been with the same swim school from both being 12 weeks old my oldest is nearly 9 now and was with Jelli babies with Lynda before Laura took over. And I must say this is the main reason I’ve took on the role of swim teacher and this is all down to the help and support both my girls have received in both there swimming lessons. Laura, Ryan and Lynda have been amazing from the minute my girls started and continue to be as I come on board. I wouldn’t let my children be taught anywhere else classes are amazing and so much fun.Posted on kay rachelTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. my son has been coming for swimming lessons with jelli babies for over a year & i couldn’t be happier with his progress. his confidence has grown massively & he genuinely looks forward to coming every week. ryan is so calm & patient with him. i wouldn’t go anywhere else & would 100% recommend 💫Posted on Laura BracegirdleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My daughter started swimming lessons when she turned 2 years old. Laura is amazing and makes us feel so calm in the water. The lessons are fun and engaging. We look forward to our swimming on Thursday morning! We would 100% recommend Jelli Swim to anybody looking to start swimming lessons! I also love having pictures to look and share with family who can’t be there to watch her swim.Posted on Sophie KnightTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My little boy loves his swimming lessons with Laura, wouldn’t go anywhere else xxPosted on Leah SouthernTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Laura is a fantastic swimming teacher, she's so good with the little ones, plans great lessons and my little one gets so excited to go in the pool. I was so impressed on our first week as the new term brought a lot of new faces to the class and she made us feel really welcome. I'm so pleased I opted for these classes, they're really friendly and in a short period I've already noticed a big improvement in my son's confidence in the water even though I used to regularly take him swimming.Posted on Laura GloverTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Myself and my daughter absolutely loved our lessons! It was fun, engaging and a great social experience for both of us! Laura's lessons are the reason my little girl still loves swimming and is confident in and around the water
