Baby Swim School
BS
Swimming Lessons
Baby Swim School
8 Peak View Drive, Ashbourne DE6 1BR
# Baby Swim School
Baby Swim School is a specialised aquatic education provider based in Ashbourne, offering bespoke baby and pre-school swimming instruction across two locations: Gayton Swimming Pool in Derby and Barton Aquadome in Burton-on-Trent.
Founded and led by Zoe Wooddisse, a fully qualified Baby and Pre-school swimming instructor with over a decade of childcare experience, the school teaches infants and young children essential water confidence, safety skills and swimming fundamentals through a personalised, play-based approach. Rather than following franchise protocols, Zoe has developed her own progressive syllabus, tailored to each child's developmental stage and individual needs.
What sets Baby Swim School apart is its philosophy of never forcing participation—instead following each child's lead whilst maintaining rigorous safety standards. Classes combine structured skill development with games and songs, making learning enjoyable for both babies and their caregivers. One-to-one water time provides invaluable bonding opportunities with minimal distractions.
The school conducts regular assessments to monitor progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly. Notably, Zoe runs termly underwater photography sessions using specialist equipment, capturing developmental milestones impossible in standard public pool settings.
With 5-star ratings across Google and Facebook, Baby Swim School demonstrates consistent excellence. Zoe's genuine passion for aquatic education shines through—she believes swimming is both a lifesaving skill and a lifelong pursuit, serving families seeking gentle, professional introduction to water for their babies.
Baby Swim School is a specialised aquatic education provider based in Ashbourne, offering bespoke baby and pre-school swimming instruction across two locations: Gayton Swimming Pool in Derby and Barton Aquadome in Burton-on-Trent.
Founded and led by Zoe Wooddisse, a fully qualified Baby and Pre-school swimming instructor with over a decade of childcare experience, the school teaches infants and young children essential water confidence, safety skills and swimming fundamentals through a personalised, play-based approach. Rather than following franchise protocols, Zoe has developed her own progressive syllabus, tailored to each child's developmental stage and individual needs.
What sets Baby Swim School apart is its philosophy of never forcing participation—instead following each child's lead whilst maintaining rigorous safety standards. Classes combine structured skill development with games and songs, making learning enjoyable for both babies and their caregivers. One-to-one water time provides invaluable bonding opportunities with minimal distractions.
The school conducts regular assessments to monitor progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly. Notably, Zoe runs termly underwater photography sessions using specialist equipment, capturing developmental milestones impossible in standard public pool settings.
With 5-star ratings across Google and Facebook, Baby Swim School demonstrates consistent excellence. Zoe's genuine passion for aquatic education shines through—she believes swimming is both a lifesaving skill and a lifelong pursuit, serving families seeking gentle, professional introduction to water for their babies.
Services offered
Baby swimming lessonsPre-school swimming instructionWater confidence buildingWater safety trainingUnderwater photography sessionsProgressive swimming syllabusParent-child aquatic classesSwimming assessments