Babs
Swimming aids for the non-swimmer
19th January 2012
When someone first enters the water, they might be very afraid to go it alone. Those first steps, or an arm stretched out to touch the bottom of the pool can be a milestone for a child or adult whose only contact with water has been a hot shower or bath.
Double trouble - teaching twins to swim
18 July 2011
I have been teaching identical twin girls for nearly a year. They are an absolute delight and to see them learning the early stages of their strokes has made me very happy.
The universal language of swimming
13 April 2011
My full time employment is as an ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) tutor for an Adult Education College.
Teaching the non-swimmer from an able group
17 March 2011
For six weeks every year from December to February, my swimming timetable changes and I teach groups of eight and nine-year old girls from the local private school in six-week blocks.
How I became an adult swimming teacher
8 February 2011
As a child I spent most of my week in the water – not just splashing around but seriously hoping to become an Olympic champion!
