Birthlight,
STA swim school
Est. 2008
Little Otters
April–July Term 2026
Start Dates
Our lessons follow the Essex County Council school holidays, although dates may vary slightly depending on pool availability and maintenance.
A 5‑week course costs approximately £47.50. Some courses may run into the next term depending on your start date.
You are welcome to join at any time. We will calculate the cost from your start date up to the last class on 19th July 2026
We then have a three ‑week pool break and return on 19th April, continuing until late July 2026.
7 week term starting after Whitsun week is £66.50
Class Availability
Sunday – 8:30am
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For children born Sept 2021 – Aug 2022 (school starters 2026)
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3 spaces available
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waiting list for other times
Wednesday – Starting After Easter
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1 space at 11am birth year early 2025
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waiting list for other times
Thursday – Starting After Easter
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10:30am – 2 spaces for children born 2023 - 2024
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11:00am – 4 spaces for children born 2024 – 2025
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waiting list for other times
Friday – Starting After Easter
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9:30am – 2 spaces for children born Sept 2025 and after
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waiting list for other times
Please Note
We are already taking enquiries for the September term as well.
We are already taking enquiries for
Updated 7th April 2026
Locations
Our Locations are
Castledon school pool in Wickford
Monday mornings last class is 1pm
Newlands Springs Swimming pool in Chelmsford
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.
We run in approximately 6 weeks blocks at £57
Cost goes on the term length but it works out at £9.50 per lesson
WICKFORD LOCATION SEE MAP BELOW
CHELMSFORD LOCATION SEE MAP BELOW
In your message please Mention location and date of birth of Child, so we can check spaces for you.
