Bethany S
Hi, I’m Beth, an STA level 2 swim teacher with a genuine passion for helping people feel confident and capable in the water.
Swimming has always been my grounding space, and that love naturally grew into teaching. For me, it’s never just about technique — it’s about helping swimmers of all ages build confidence, independence, and pride in what they can achieve.
I also understand how daunting returning to swimming can feel, especially as an adult. After a break in my own swimming, I had to rebuild my technique from scratch, which is why I create calm, supportive lessons where no one feels rushed, judged, or out of place.
My goal is for every swimmer to leave feeling proud, motivated, and excited to keep going.
Qualifications And Professional Memberships
- STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher
- STA Level 2 Award for Safety Award for Teachers
- STA Membership
- Enhanced DBS Checked
- Fully Insured
Expertise
- Nervous Beginners
- Building Water Confidence
- Teaching Children Through Play
- Teaching Adults
- Technique Development
"My kids’ first time to try swimming lesson. They’re both scared of being on the water/pool but their instructor made them comfortable. I’m worried they might not even try getting on the pool but to my surprise they enjoyed it and wants to do it again! Thanks to the lovely and friendly instructor"
My Customer Reviews
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Trustpilot Review
1:1 Swim Lessons
My daughter has just started 1:1 swimming lessons with Bethany S and we can't express enough how pleased we are. My daughter's confidence has grown in the water from the first lesson and we can see her becoming better and better each week. Beth is fantastic with her. She is always excited for her next swimming lesson straight after the last. Robinswood Gloucester location is a lovely quiet pool. Would definitely recommend.
Trustpilot Review
Beginner Swimming Lessons
Our 5 year old son started lessons with Bethany in Gloucester a few months ago, taking advantage of an offer during the Easter holidays. He had previously had lessons elsewhere but not made a significant amount of progress. After a few lessons with Bethany his confidence increased dramatically and we have already seen progress with his swimming. Bethany is great at making the sessions enjoyable and appropriate for his ability. We have decided to continue the lessons on a longer term basis and very happy overall with how they are going. We have also experienced good customer service with prompt call backs when requested. Would definitely recommend.
Google Review
Excellent swimming coaches ! Thank you SwimExpert 👍🏻
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Swim faster, smarter and more confidently with 1-to-1 instruction from the UK’s leading swim specialists
- Private 1-to-1 Lessons for focused learning
- Tailored Coaching Plans based on ability
- Expert Coaches across premier UK venues
- Locations all over England
We pride ourselves not only on delivering exceptional swimming lessons, but also on delivering them in a safe environment
FAQs
Here are a list of our most frequently asked questions from our valued customers.
That’s a tough one. How long is that piece of string? During your first lessons we will discuss your current abilities and your goals and set lesson plans that are sensible. Your instructor is the best person to give you a reasonable answer to this question once you have had a lesson or two with him or her.
Yes, unlike a lot of companies, we encourage our teachers to get in the water when needed to either demonstrate, support, or otherwise assist you in the learning process.
The most cost effective way to take lessons is to book in ‘blocks’ of lesson, and that’s how most of our customers book with us. However if you are unsure and want to try us out then you can always book a single lesson. Remember that all our lessons are backed by our progression guarantee so there is no reason not to book more than one lesson!
Lessons are generally either 30 or 60 minutes in duration. Most childrens’ lessons are 30 minutes, most adults 60 minutes, but this is dependent on your goals and needs. Why not phone the office today on 0330 111 29 29 to discuss which would be best for you?
Most likely, we have dealt with many clients with special needs and several of our instructors have additional interest or qualifications in this respect. Why not phone the office today on 0330 111 29 29 to discuss your particular needs?
Yes, our lessons are suitable for people with water anxiety. Our instructors have extensive experience supporting nervous swimmers and use gentle, confidence‑building techniques to help you overcome fear, make steady progress, and begin enjoying the water at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Unlike many swim schools, we operate all year round and are able to offer lessons also on many Bank Holidays. Simply enquire about the dates you are interested in.
Yes — in most cases you can continue lessons with the same instructor. Our instructors usually work at the same venue on the same day or across multiple days, so you can book sessions that align with their schedule. If an unexpected situation arises, such as your instructor being unwell, we will arrange another qualified instructor to teach your lesson.
Yes, you will need to bring your own towel. Towels are not provided at any of our venues (although some may charge for one if you forget to bring your towel with you)
Yes if, for example, you have two children then you can book a block of lessons and decide which child is to have which of the lessons.
Yes. All our venues allow a parent to watch their child having a lesson – some from poolside others from a viewing area. Facilities for more than one parent to view may be limited at some venues so please respect this one parent rule in this instance.
We accept most major debit or credit cards (except American Express) either via our website or by telephone payment to our office. We do not accept cash/cheques nor direct bank payments.