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Swimming - Additional Support Needs

Swimming opportunities for children, young people, and families who need additional support, including ASN lessons, one-to-one support, and relaxed family sessions.

Aquatics Aberdeen provides a comprehensive range of opportunities across the city for individuals with additional support needs (ASN) and their families. These include swimming lessons and relaxed family sessions, offering a quiet, safe environment with adapted equipment, available at an affordable price.

Please note: once you have completed the application form, you will be added to our waiting list for classes, and we will be in touch with you once we are able to offer a space.

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PASN Classes – This is the starting point for school-aged children.  These pre-ASN level classes include a parent in the water, helping children to learn skills more quickly. Parents will support their child and work with the teaching staff to set a training programme for their child. On completion, the child can move to ASN 1, with basic swimming skills and confidence.

ASN Swimming Lessons – various levels.

One to One – 30-minute individual swimming lessons with a swimming teacher, working to support individuals towards mainstream participation wherever possible. They are booked in blocks of six weeks.  A number of our one to one teachers bring specialist experience in ASN swimming instruction; however, availability of ASN‑trained instructors may vary.

Preschool-ASN – for children 3.5-4.5 years old, including a parent in the water.

Rookie Rescue Skills – weekly classes at Tullos Swimming Pool for ASN children and young adults who are competent swimmers.  Build confidence in and around water while learning basic lifesaving and life preservation skills through a mixture of in-water and dry-side activities. Classes cover Bronze, Silver and Gold Rookie Rescue levels.

Autism Friendly Session – These are bookable sessions for families with a child with autism. A teacher will be on hand during these sessions to give advice and help teach your child to swim in a relaxed atmosphere.  Parents will support their child in the water during the session.  Max capacity will be 14.

Apply for ASN Swimming Lessons

Please note: once you have completed the application form, you will be added to our waiting list for classes, and we will be in touch with you once we are able to offer a space.

Swimming Activities

To apply for ASN swimming lessons, please complete the application form below.

Once you have completed the form, you will be added to our waiting list. A member of the team will be in touch once we are able to offer a suitable space.

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