At Sarah Bates School of Swimming, we offer swimming lessons from 3 months old. We offer a fun and safe atmosphere teaching children from 3 months onwards.
Sarah has over 30 years teaching experience throughout the Nottingham and Derbyshire areas, and has had her own swim school established for over 20 years. Sarah Bates School of Swimming started in 1996 and has been teaching children to swim ever since. Sarah Bates has over 30 years teaching experience, giving parents peace of mind knowing that your child is in the best possible hands. SBSOS has fe
18/08/2026
🏊♀️ Friendly fee reminder 🏊♂️
Just a gentle nudge for our swimming families:
💰 Group lessons (4yrs+): fees are due on the 1st of each month
👶 Baby & Preschool classes: next term's fees are £126, due by Friday 28th August
Just a little heads up so it doesn't sneak up on anyone! 😊
Got questions? Drop us an email at [email protected], or give us a call/text on 07940964314. We're always happy to help.
Thanks for swimming with us! 💙
27/07/2026
☀️ Summer just got sweeter at Sarah Bates School of Swimming!
While the little ones are making waves, treat yourself in The Coffee Room:
☕ Coffee + Cake — £5.50
🧊 Iced Drink + Cake — £6
🐻 BEAR + Juice Treat — £2 (save 80p!)
A little something for everyone! Offers are available to our swim school customers, and grandparents are always welcome to come along and watch the lessons too! ❤️
See you at the pool! 🏊♀️
25/07/2026
We wanted to share this today 💙
Chris is running the 2027 London Marathon in memory of his baby son, Robin, to raise money for the Maternity Bereavement Service at Derby and Burton Hospitals Charity, supporting families facing the loss of a baby.
If you’re able to, please consider donating 💙
Chris is running the 2027 London Marathon in memory of Robin, to support the UHDB Maternity Bereavement Service Help Chris Poucher raise money to support Derby and Burton Hospitals Charity
09/07/2026
🌊 Splash News is here... Summer 2026! 🌊
What a year to celebrate! Sarah marked 30 years of the swim school in January, and we hit 10 years in our own pool this May! Thank you to every family and team member who's been part of the journey 💙
A few highlights this issue:
🏊 Summer Crash Courses start Monday 17th August for two weeks (3:30pm, £80/week) - perfect for beginners through to length swimmers
👶 Baby & Preschool: Final classes on Sunday 19th July. Our new term starts on Monday 7th September
☕ New Coffee Room offers brewing soon!
🐾 A very special retirement announcement for our beloved mascot Stanley!
We will be providing copies around the poolside for our customers to read 📖
30/06/2026
🌊 WE'RE HIRING! 🌊
Lead Swim Teacher & Programme Coordinator
📍 Stenson, Derby
💼 Self-Employed | Minimum 4 days per week (5 preferred)
We're looking for an experienced swim teacher to join the team at Sarah Bates School of Swimming.
This role combines teaching with helping to organise our swim programme, including teacher rotas, lesson sheets and arranging staff cover.
You'll need:
🏊 Swim England Level 2 or STA Level 2 qualification (minimum)
✔️ Experience teaching swimming lessons
✔️ Great organisational and communication skills
✔️ A proactive, reliable approach
✨ Join our friendly, family-run swim school with over 30 years of helping children become confident swimmers.
Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
📧 To apply, send your CV to [email protected] or message us for more information.
Please share if you know someone who'd be a great fit! 💙🏊
29/06/2026
🌞 Summer Holiday Swimming Crash Courses 🌊
Boost your child's confidence in the water this summer!
Available weeks:
🏊 Week commencing 17th August
🏊 Week commencing 24th August
✅ Beginner spaces available
✅ Lengths spaces available
📅 Monday–Friday
🕒 30-minute lessons starting at 3:30pm
💷 £80 per week
Book your space today!
📩 Message us
📞 07940 964314
✉️ [email protected]
22/06/2026
💙 A Little Parking Reminder 💙
Our car park is there to make visits as easy as possible for the children and families attending lessons with us.
Over the weekend, we experienced limited parking availability for some of our customers, making it difficult for families attending lessons to find a space.
To help ensure spaces remain available when they're needed most, we'd kindly ask that the car park is only used by customers attending activities at our swimming pool.
The car park is managed by ParkingEye, and parking terms apply.
Thank you for helping us keep spaces available for our swimming families. We really appreciate your support! 🏊🚗
13/06/2026
Every child deserves to enjoy water safely 💙
We're supporting , the national water safety campaign by Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK , working to prevent drowning through education and awareness.
With our pool situated near a canal, water safety is paramount!
Learn more and download your free resources: www.rlss.org.uk/drowning-prevention-week
03/06/2026
🎉 We'd like to give a very warm welcome to Ruth, who has joined our admin team! 🏊♀️💙
We were overwhelmed by the incredible response to our recent vacancy and would like to thank everyone who took the time to apply ✨
We're excited to have Ruth on board and can't wait for our swimmers and families to meet her. Please join us in welcoming her to the team! 👋
28/05/2026
June Baby/Preschool Swimming Term!🐬
Our next 7 week term starts Monday 1st June, and we can’t wait to welcome our little swimmers back to the pool! 🐠
👶 Baby Swim Classes (3–18 months)
🧒 Preschool Swim Classes (18 months – 4 years)
Lessons run Monday, Tuesday, Friday mornings and weekend afternoons ✨
💙 Our fun, gentle, and confidence-building sessions are the perfect way to help your little one feel happy and safe in the water.
📩 Message us today to secure your spot!