Programs:

Laurie Lawrence is unique in that he can teach babies and coach Olympians. Baby teaching has been a passion since he started teaching his own girls thirty years ago. Laurie Lawrence Swim School (LLSS) is world renowned for its quality baby teaching program as well as quality learn-to-swim and stroke development classes. Today Laurie, a natural communicator dedicates much of his time to educating the swimming industry on quality teaching programs.

If you want the best instruction for your child and are close to a Laurie Lawrence Swim School why haven’t you visited or booked your child in?

Remember in order to ensure quality teaching within the Laurie Lawrence Swim School organisation all staff must attend regular staff in-service and teacher training days with Laurie. Teachers are regularly appraised to ensure they are teaching Laurie’s methods.

Independent Swimming
We believe children should learn to swim without the assistance of floatation devices.

Unassisted floating is vital in the learn-to-swim process.
Children should learn the feel of their own buoyancy and be able to experience that fun floating sensation before propulsion is taught. Learning to swim without floatation devices teaches children a respect for the water.

Social Interaction
Laurie promotes the concept of group dynamics in a learning environment provided the children are grouped according to ability levels. He believes the natural competition within the group helps faster skill development. Children learn through seeing, interacting, and competing with other children in their class. For this reason Laurie will accommodate but does not recommend private lessons.

Maximum Practise Time
Having studied and worked in the Education System as a physical Education teacher Laurie believes in a teaching axiom of “Maximum Practise Time” for every child.

This is an extremely important feature of the LLSS as the more children can practice and repeat a skill the more proficient they will become. Practise and repetition is the key to improvement. LLSS is able to ensure maximum practice time for two reasons:

1) Parental involvement – by encouraging parental involvement in the lesson until the age of four children virtually get a 1 on 1 lesson meaning more practise time and faster skill acquisition.

2) Homogeneous grouping – at the LLSS children are put into classes based on their ability. This means that all children can practice the same skill at the same time thus allowing the teacher to keep their class moving allowing for more practise time.

Pool Design
All LLSS teaching pools are undercover and heated with special teaching ledges designed to enhance the aquatic learning process. These ledges allow the child to develop confidence and independence as well as develop a respect for deep and shallow water.