What is AquaEd?
AquaEd is SLL’s learn to swim programme. We currently teach over 12,000 people per week, covering all ages and abilities. The scheme runs for 50 weeks of the year and you can enrol at any time. There is constant assessment to ensure you progress through the stages at a time that works for you. AquaEd members can practice their skills outside of lessons with free public swimming sessions throughout the week.


We have lessons for all ages and abilities
We provide lessons for babies, children, teenagers and adults. A child can start on the AquaEd scheme from 6 months old and there is no maximum age. We also offer child & adult private tuition on a ratio of 1:1 or 1:2 & Adult learn to swim.


We do more than swimming lessons
In addition, we offer a range of additional activities such as Mini Polo, Rookie Lifeguard,
Pre-Competitive Swimming and Diving.

Lessons Available at

  • Hitchin Swimming Centre
  • North Herts Leisure Centre
  • Royston Leisure Centre

Type of Sessions Available

  • Adult Swimming Lessons
  • Adult & Baby/Child
  • Rookie Lifeguard
  • AquaEd Crash Courses
  • AquaEd School Swimming
  • Distance Awards
  • Sessions available at selected centres

Reasons to join

  • Runs for 50 weeks a year
  • Monthly direct debit payments
  • Fun, engaging and professional teaching
  • Awards at each stage
  • Home Portal facility to manage progress
  • Subsidised swimming outside of lessons