Making the right choice for your child
When it comes to making the right choices for your child, trust will play an important part in your decision making. We believe that we are different to other swim schools and pride ourselves in creating special experiences for little ones and their parents that build confidence, encourage bonding and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Why choose Turtle Tots
Our Values
As a network of family-owned businesses, we understand what it is like to be a parent of a newborn, baby, toddler, or preschooler and have tailored our experience to exceed your expectations at every level.
Our Story
From a passion for safety, child-led development, and a love of the water, grew one of the largest Baby, Toddler and Preschool swim schools in the UK and Ireland.
Our Teachers
At Turtle Tots, we believe that our customers deserve better. Our Turtle Tots teachers are trained to the highest possible standards. In fact, we are proud to say that our teachers are amongst the most highly trained and qualified swimming teachers in the world.
Supporting local communities
Turtle Tots franchise across the UK donates at least 1% of their revenue to good causes local to them. So, every time you bring your child to a Turtle Tots lessons, you’ll be giving something back to your local community too.
What our customers think
When it comes to making the right choice, the proof is in the pudding. We are incredibly proud of the customer feedback we receive both online and in person. Visit our reviews pages for the latest feedback from parents across the UK.
We're an award-winning swim school
We are a multiple award-winning swim school, gaining recognition for our unique child-led swim programme and franchising model consistently for over a decade.
Useful information about Turtle Tots
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Introducing Elite Franchise’s Rising Stars and Franchisee of the Year
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International Women’s Day: Committed to empowering women in the world of Baby & Toddler Swimming
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Time to DITCH THE DISPOSABLE
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MyBump2Baby Podcast
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Turtle Tots set to hit £100,000 target for Meningitis Now
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Lily sets her sights on swimming success!
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Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day 2023
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Turtle Tots Makes a Splash on TikTok!
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Turtle Tots Announces Partnership with Meningitis Now
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The Mom’s Choice Awards
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Turtle Tots Named Franchisor of the Year 2019
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Turtle Tots Receives Gold Award from the Bizzie Baby Taster Team
Reviews
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My daughter really enjoyed the learn to swim programme with Turtle Tots. Good quality teaching and nice small group.
Leena West Glasgow & Renfrewshire
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I have been taking my son to swimming lessons since he was 3 months old and he’s now 2 years old. He has gained so much confidence in the water and he loves the sense of fun his lessons include. Highly recommended.
Laura South Hampshire
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Have been loving bringing my son to TT classes since he was about 4 months old. Such a great class to look forward to and he’s so confident in water now.
Gemma West Glasgow & Renfrewshire
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Have been loving bringing my son to TT classes since he was about 4 months old. Such a great class to look forward to and he’s so confident in water now.
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My child has been attending Turtle Tots classes since she was 8 months old and is now 4. The activities and the relationship she has developed with her teacher, has enabled her to develop a love of swimming. The swimming skills are introduced at a pace that is really child focussed and each child’s needs and abilities are considered throughout the group lessons.
Anonymous West Glasgow & Renfrewshire
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I take my granddaughter to the lessons at times. I like the small classes, Laura is really patient with the kids and knows all their names. Classes are fun and aimed at their ages and abilities.
June West Glasgow & Renfrewshire
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Very lovely team, no pressure from the staff if my child was having an off day. Gentle encouragement and they made the lessons fun and engaging!
Buckell Salisbury District Blandford & West Hants
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These swimming lessons are the best time of our week. They are so fun, inclusive and non judgemental. Brilliant from start to finish
Aaron Salisbury District Blandford & West Hants
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Our little one has been swimming with Turtle Tots since she was 5 months old and absolutely loves it! Fay is amazing and we wouldn’t want to go anywhere else. We cannot recommend enough
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Our little one has been swimming with Turtle Tots since she was 5 months old and absolutely loves it! Fay is amazing and we wouldn’t want to go anywhere else. We cannot recommend enough
Laura South Hampshire
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My son loves his class. He has been with turtle tots since he was 3 months old. Now at just over 2 he can swim a short distance using a noodle without my support. Amazing class and Julie is amazing.
Laura West Glasgow & Renfrewshire
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My gtandson started lessons with Ailsa at Buchanan Arms about 6 months ago in a class of four other children of similar age. We thought that he would be nervous to be in the pool without a one to one carer but he took to the class situation straight away and loves his Monday lessons. Ailsa is very parient and gtrat at giving children confidence in the water
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