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 6‑week course costs approximately £57. 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 Sunday 29th March.
We then have a two‑week pool break and return on 15th April, continuing until late July 2026.
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 open for other ages
Wednesday – Starting After Easter
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Waiting list open for all ages
Thursday – Starting After Easter
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10:00am – Children starting school in Sept 2026 or Sept 2027
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10:30am – 3 spaces for children born 2023
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11:00am – 2 spaces for children born 2024 – Aug 2025
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11:30am – 7 spaces for children born Sept 2025 and after
Friday – Starting After Easter
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9:30am – 4 spaces for children born Sept 2025 and after
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Waiting list open for other ages
Please Note
We are already taking enquiries for the September term as well.
We are already taking enquiries for
Updated February 2026
Mum of 3, Sister to Andrea Guy STA level 2 certificate in Aquatic teaching for Baby and Pre-school STA. National Resuce Award in infant Life Support. Birthlight Diploma in Infant Aquatics. Associate Members of the Swimming Teachers Association. CRB. Birthlight Aqua yoga diploma (Includes Prenatal and Postnatal) passed with Distinction. Level 1 - in pool and Plantroom Health & Safety and Chemical Handling.
Mum of 2 Girls & 3 dogs Favourite food is Thai, Dark Chocolate, Drink is Glayva. My main sport is Flyball after swimming STA level 2 certificate in Aquatic teaching for Baby and Pre-school STA. National Resuce Award in infant Life Support. Birthlight Diploma in Infant Aquatics. Associate Members of the Swimming Teachers Association. CRB Birthlight Aqua yoga diploma (Includes Prenatal and Postnatal) passed with Distinction. Level 1 - in pool and Plantroom Health & Safety and Chemical Handling.
Mum of 3, Grandma to 4. Sister of Michelle McGeorge My favourite food is prawns and favourite drinks are tea and rose wine. My qualifications are Birthlight diploma in infant aquatics June 2013. STA level 2 baby and pre school certificate June 2012. Birthlight certificate in baby and pre school June 2012. RLSS National Rescue award for Swimming teachers 2019. STA associate member.
Mum of two owner of Passion at the Bury Craft page on instagram Sta qualified baby and preschool in 2023 Love the theatre, is a guide leader, love Italian food and Chocolate, my passion is crocheting.