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AUTUMN TERM 2023

UPdated 2nd November 2023

This has been a very sad term for Swimsense with only one week of full swimming at the Priory before the pool was closed due to a major electrical fault. We are in constant contact with the school and are expecting a positive update at the start of week commencing 6th November. We are currently expecting there to be no swimming at the Priory for this term but will update all swimmers once this is confirmed.

Many children have moved across to continue swimming at North Downs Primary school and we thank you all for your cooperation in making this move.

All North Downs, Wray Common and St Matthews lessons restart week commencing 30th October for the second half of the term - this includes all after school clubs. Please be aware that WRAY COMMON PRIMARY SCHOOL POOL is due to close on 20th November for a large refurbishment project - we will be back there at the start of January 2024.

Saturday Swimsense restarts on 4th November at North Downs Primary for a further 6 week term.

We continue to offer our extremely strong and professional teaching team of Becki, Annabel, Paul, Laura, Erika, Amber and Belinda. We are lucky to have a loyal network of teachers who are currently at Uni and who return to cover sessions as required. We continue to offer assistant experience for younger swimmers who may be following their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award and have swum with Swimsense over many years. For our Reigate schools we have Nicky, Jen and Paul who bring many years of experience to our programme. Swimming lessons will continue to operate with the overall compliance to the ASA and Government guidelines and should it be required further details will be advised at the start of term. Whilst we are aware restrictions have been lifted we are all aware of the high incidence rate of covid around us. We continue to ask that no child comes swimming when tested positive - we will be applying the same rules to our teaching staff.

All Risk Assessments for swimming lessons have been completed in all locations and as all are a little different we will be ensuring all instructions are sent to participants directly. However there are many protocols which apply to all venues and should be considered when re-booking your lessons with us.

I would remind you all that once in the water the children are in an extremely sanitary and hygienic environment. Chlorine kills every bacteria and virus! Clearly if other guidance comes in from Swim England we will ensure we comply with all conditions.

Please see below regarding fees.

FEES (GROUP AND PRIVATE) 2023

ALL PAYMENTS REQUESTED ONLINE

PRIORY SCHOOL FEES : SMALL GROUPS fees for 1 child in 30 minute session: £8.50 per session. 1 child in 45 minute session £10.50. 1 child in 1 hour session £1.502 per session. Private lessons at the Priory school by arrangement only are £35 for half an hour.

EVERYONE WHO HAS PAID FOR PRIORY SWIMMING THIS TERM WHO HAS NOT MOVED OVER TO NORTH DOWNS PRIMARY WILL BE CREDITED FOR ALL MISSED SESSIONS. Please get in touch with Emma directly for further information..

NORTH DOWNS PRIMARY SCHOOL: All children in small group sessions £8.50 per session. (no reduction for second child) Private lessons 1:1 £35, 2:1 £40 and 3:1 £45

As above all fees are due at the start of the teaching block, however there may be occasions where you require more flexibility on payment so please do get in touch if this is required.

All bookings for these are made directly with Emma and timings are agreed to suit everyone.

We are obviously hoping and planning for a full return to ‘normal’ swimming but any changes to the timetable will be advised seperately. Private lessons are only available at the end of the normal teaching block and are payable in blocks of 4 weekly.

Changes to your place and withdrawal of children from classes

SWIMSENSE SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Please see terms & conditions with regards to advising me about changes to your place and withdrawal of children from classes.

We are very conscious of not trying to have too many children in our classes and therefore always accommodate our existing children first before offering places to other children. This is why I ask for as much notice as possible with regards to changes. SOME PEOPLE have advised of possible changes and we are aware of these, however if your circumstances do change we ask you to let me know so that I can accommodate other peoples choices.

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