Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Les Bébés Amphibies Int. Aquatic Safety & Swimming Skills ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://bebes-amphibies.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://bebes-amphibies.com/) - swimming lessons Birmingham and Solihull for children and babies - [Terms & Conditions](https://bebes-amphibies.com/terms-conditions/) - Terms & Conditions Terms & Conditions This is a legal notice The terms and conditions set out below (“Terms of Use”) apply to the entire contents of this website under the domain name “bebes-amphibies.com” (the “website”) and to any e mail correspondence between us and you (“you”, the “user”). Please read these Terms of Use - [Pricing](https://bebes-amphibies.com/pricing/) - Pricing Our lessons are well worth the price! Our lessons are a little more expensive than some schools, but not as expensive as others! We keep the prices as low as we can but as we offer some ONE to ONE hands on tuition to every child in every lesson we have to keep our - [Contact](https://bebes-amphibies.com/contact/) - Email office@bebes-amphibies.com Phone 075 9370 2345 Pool Address Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport Coventry road Birmingham B263QW Book Now Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Your Phone Your Message Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport Our Mission is to STOP children Drowning by giving them the knowledge and skills to save themselves. Every child should be able to - [Franchising](https://bebes-amphibies.com/franchising/) - Licensed Teacher - We believe the money you earn should be yours We will train you for a one off fee and then a small annual license fee each year instead of normal franchise fees which are anything between 10% & 20% of your profit. Teaching children to swim and giving them the knowledge and - [Booking](https://bebes-amphibies.com/booking/) - Booking Information First time Booking with us? Let’s make this easier for you Email us: office@bebes-amphibies.com stating your preferred days – age of child and level if they have already started learning to swim And we will get you booked in asap We have spent quite some time developing our own custom booking system. The - [Our Mission](https://bebes-amphibies.com/our-mission/) - Prepare them for the unexpected, it only takes a minute to ruin lives You just might not be there… Are Your Children Prepared For The Unexpected? Are they able to float up to 20 minutes and more whilst they are fully clothed with shoes, trousers, jumper & a winter coat? Jean Fouace founded Les Bébés - [Our Team](https://bebes-amphibies.com/about-us/) - Meet Our Team Let us introduce ourselves It all began in 1967 in Villars Sur Ollon Vaud – Switzerland Jean Fouace – Founder Alexis the son of a French swimming teacher Jean Fouace, was playing at the pool side in a holiday resort, when his father was called away to the telephone, needless to say - [Babies and Water](https://bebes-amphibies.com/babies-and-water/) - Babies and Water Water is their natural element Babies accept and learn easier than older children, fear of water is only acquired as children get older, the longer a baby is kept away from water the more likely they are of developing aqua phobia, human babies will automatically hold their breath and make swimming movements, - [Teaching Policies & Procedures](https://bebes-amphibies.com/teaching-policies-procedures/) - Teaching Policies & Procedures What you can expect from us 01. Instructors Les Bébés Amphibies will provide qualified instructors fully trained in their Aquatic Safety & Swimming Skills method. 02. Program Les Bébés Amphibies instructors who work in the water will teach a program focusing on Aquatic Safety and Swimming Skills, aiding correct stroke technique - [Our Method](https://bebes-amphibies.com/our-method/) - Individual, Progressive & Dedicated You can’t always be there so the aquatic safety and swimming skills taught by Les Bébés Amphibies may save their if ever they were to fall in the water, but do not forget no one is drownproof! Les Bébés Amphibies puts safety skills first, followed by water enjoyment and ultimately proficient - [Code of Conduct](https://bebes-amphibies.com/code-of-conduct/) - Code of Conduct A few rules 1. Arrival at the pool To minimise the disruption to sessions being taught, we kindly request that you do not arrive at the pool more than 10 minutes prior to the start of your session We suggest that parents arrive “ready to swim” so that they can concentrate on - [Closures](https://bebes-amphibies.com/closures/) - Pool Closures Annual Closure Dates Our annual closure dates are listed on your homepage - [FAQ](https://bebes-amphibies.com/faq/) - Frequently Asked Questions Didn't find the answer? What is the best age to start? The best age is AS SOON AS POSSIBLE not only do we teach them vital self-life saving skills, but it also enhances the way babies and toddlers learn other skills, too. We take them from birth, ask us for more details. Swimming - [Guidelines](https://bebes-amphibies.com/come-prepared/) - Parent Guidelines What you need to know Please be advised... Only one adult per child in our lessons is allowed to come down to the pool area, visitors must wait in the Lounge/Bar We are happy to have family members or friends bring your child to classes if you cannot make the lesson. Anyone attending - [Testimonials1](https://bebes-amphibies.com/testimonials1/) - What our clients have to say... I wouldn’t send my boys anywhere else, they are only 3 and 4 and they can swim 4 lengths on their own, on their back and do front crawl, with head in the water and turn to breath. Its amazing at this young age, my nephew that goes to - [Sample Page](https://bebes-amphibies.com/sample-page-2/) ## Testimonials - [J. Carter](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/j-carter/) - I wouldn't send my boys anywhere else, they are only 3 and 4 and they can swim 4 lengths on their own, on their back and do front crawl, with head in the water and turn to breath. Its amazing at this young age, my nephew that goes to another local school is 5 and - [Angela McKenzie](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/angela-mckenzie/) - My kids both hated water 3 and 5 years old, and it was a nightmare trying to bath them and wash their hair, when we first started they screamed and shouted that they didn't want to go swimming, but Kim and Karen soon sorted them, they were really good they even got us in for - [E. Walker](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/e-walker/) - Brilliant method of teaching, fabulous results, keep up the good work Bebes Amphibies I think all schools should use this way of teaching - [D Rainer](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/d-rainer/) - Bebes Amphibies are amazing, I've been to 4 local swim schools, but they all offer virtually the same standing in a circle splashing kicking, singing nursery rhymes, yes the kids like it, yes they had fun but can they swim? No! I can splash around in a pool with them myself and sing kids songs - [Sue Mills](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/sue-mills/) - Kim and Karen are excellent teachers, my kids didn't like it at first but I think it was because where we went before they played and had fun but here they do have to work hard but every lesson they were making progress and couldn't wait to tell daddy that they could swim on their - [Debbie Reynolds](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/debbie-reynolds/) - My Baby is 6 months old and has never liked water on her face so she hated swimming when we first started, Kim and Karen convinced me that she would get used to this and not to abandon. After a few lessons they were right she stopped crying when she got splashed and now she - [Tracy Lee](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/tracy-lee/) - I wouldn't go anywhere else. Both boys are amazing in the water thanks to Kim and Karen and Team. Each child is treated individually and works at their own pace. The Team are all so patient. My youngest who had the biggest fear of any water on his face, can now swim 100meters unaided, for - [Charlie Appleby](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/charlie-appleby/) - Les Bebes Amphibies are fantastic! My 4 year old nephew had lessons with other company's for 2 years and didn't even know how to float yet. We started with Bebes Amphibies a little over a month ago. I have watched as my nephew has learned how to swim and how he has grown in confidence. - [Claire Pedley](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/claire-pedley/) - Fantastic results by professional teachers. Their skill and patience with the children is amazing. I have 2 children that attend these swimming lessons 3.5 years and 7 month old and would recommend them to anyone. - [Julie Brooks](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/julie-brooks/) - The posters say that their aim is for children to swim 25m unaided before they are 3 years old. I can't say I was convinced! but anyway I gave it a go and my son turns 3 next week and can actually do it easily! He loves swimming and we always get lots of comments - [Kirsty Tidman](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/kirsty-tidman/) - After 12 months using different swimming clubs where our 5 year old son was pulled up and down the pool, wearing goggles and with a float, we wanted somewhere that would give him essential life saving skills and teach him to actually swim. Kim and Karen have a no-nonsense and firm approach which is invaluable - [Alicia Doyle](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/alicia-doyle/) - Best decision I ever made bringing my son Harrison here. My little boy refused to do anything to help himself in the water for no other reason than stubbornness. Kim and Karen helped him in every single way they could. Using all their skills they have developed over the years and their pure passion for - [Julie Anne Dearn](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/julie-anne-dearn/) - My son started a few weeks ago, previously he was terrified of swimming. Now he is confidently diving in and swimming both on his back and his front. I can see progression every single time. Amazing! So impressed we signed our daughter up too. Wished we'd done it sooner. We've tried two other places for - [Marianne Brazier](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/873/) - Our 2.5 year old and 8 month old boys attend these classes. They each gained so much in just a few short weeks here than months and months at another swim school we tried. It can be difficult to begin with because its a different way of teaching but the results speak for themselves. My - [Avril - Solihull](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/avril-solihull/) - I am so impressed by the effectiveness of the course and cannot believe just how quickly my two year old daughter has learnt to float on her back unaided. I cannot recommend Bebes Amphibies highly enough. In just twelve lessons my daughter is well on her way to passing her survival test and is gaining more confidence in the - [Natasha Archer](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/natasha-archer/) - Kim and Karen are dedicated and passionate about teaching children, not only to swim but most importantly, to save their life. We started attending lessons with Kim at Bebes Amphibies 4 and a half years ago after a friend recommended it to us. We were amazed and thrilled with the rapid progress our 2 young - [Ann Marie Adler - Esme's Mom](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/ann-marie-adler-esmes-mom/) - My daughter who was aged 2 when we began has always enjoyed going swimming and was confident in the water. I thought she would take to it straight away but unfortunately this wasn't the case even though she did everything that was asked of her she would cry for the whole time, which many can - [Rachel and Roman Barr](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/rachel-and-roman-barr/) - This group is a must! After just nine lessons, my three year old has gone from scared of the water, to being able jump in, turn onto his back and swim a length of the pool. We are immensely proud of what he has achieved in such a short space of time, as is he. - [Sadie - Harry's Mom](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/sadie-harrys-mom/) - Harry joined at 18 months and is now 3.5 years. He is a great little swimer now and I feel confident that he can cope in the water should he fall in. Great lessons teaching an invaluable life skill. - [Elaine and Matt Collins Marston Green](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/elaine-and-matt-collins-marston-green/) - Swimming lessons are hard work for the children but the results are quick and amazing. We spent approximately £1000 on swimming lessons for our 2 children. After 3 lessons with Kim our 3 year old was jumping in to pool and swimming on her back to other side. Our 1 year old can float too. - [Fiona Ruck – Solihull](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/fiona-ruck-solihull/) - When my sister recommended I took my 6 month old daughter to Bebes Amphibes, I was very unsure. I was adamant that she would learn to swim young but thought 6 months was too young. But Kim proved me wrong and I’m so glad I gave her the chance to do so! Hollie passed her - [Clair Cleeton - Moseley](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/clair-cleeton-moseley/) - When we joined Bebe Amphibies, our son hated water and clung to us, screaming as we entered the pool. Within 9 lessons he was floating, un aided, fully clothed for 20 minutes, passing his self-survival test and now in lesson 13 he is jumping off the side with confidence, swimming on his back, retrieving items - [Sarah, Sam & Ted Sharp Henley in Arden](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/sarah-sam-ted-sharp-henley-in-arden/) - I had been taking my 2 year old son swimming since he was 8 weeks old. I tried 2 local schools and after 2 years and hundreds of pounds he hasn’t learnt anything (except a few songs). With just 10 lessons over 5 weeks with Bebes Amphibies Sam learnt how to jump in, float fully - [Clare Gozra – Solihull](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/clare-gozra-solihull/) - Although there may be a few tears at first the look of pride on my daughter’s face at the end of each lesson is second to none A truly positive learning experience Kim is a committed and determined teacher. - [Claire Gardener – Sheldon](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/claire-gardener-sheldon/) - When we started swimming with bebes Amphibies, Oscar had only had a couple of ‘conventional’ lessons using floating aids. Kim made Oscar very comfortable and confident and he is now able to swim around the pool unaided at just 20 months. Yes we have had a few tears and tantrums – but the outcome and - [Darla Parsons – Solihull](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_testimonials/darla-parsons-solihull/) - Going swimming or being near water was never much fun with my 3 year old daughter & 20 month old son. Both were afraid of water & neither enjoyed swimming. I knew I had to do something. I found Kim (or super Kim as we now call her) & Bebes Amphibies & I am so ## Team - [](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_team/823/) - Swim Instructor Why did I choose to become a “Les Bébés Amphibies” Instructor? - [Viviane Rennie](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_team/viviane-rennie/) - Viviane Rennie Swim Instructor Why did I choose to become a “Les Bébés Amphibies” Instructor? - [Lisa Whitehouse](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_team/lisa-whitehouse/) - Lisa Whitehouse Swim Instructor Why did I choose to become a “Les Bébés Amphibies” Instructor I was introduced to swimming at a young age and continued my development until I was 13. I then obtained my 1 mile swimming badge and thought that was all to be achieved. It’s only now I realise that didn’t - [Mika Lester](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_team/686/) - Mika Lester Swim Instructor Why did I choose to become a “Les Bébés Amphibies” Instructor Hello my name is Mika, I am Kim’s son I was born in Switzerland and have dual nationality British/Swiss. I was taught the Jean Fouace aquatic safety method myself when I was about 3 years old and apparently was very - [Karen Lolli](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_team/karen-lolli/) - Karen Lolli Co-Owner & Director of Les Bébés Amphibies Int. Swim Instructor Why did I choose to become a “Les Bébés Amphibies” Instructor Kim and I have been friends since we were 8 years old and at Junior School together back in the 70’s. We were close friends when Kim’s little sister tragically drowned at - [Kim Bruchez-Lester](https://bebes-amphibies.com/dt_team/kim-bruchez-lester/) - Kim Bruchez-Lester Co-Owner & Director of Les Bébés Amphibies Int. Swim Instructor Why did I choose to become a “Les Bébés Amphibies” Instructor? When I was younger there was a tragical accident during a holiday to Bournemouth, I was only 12 years old when I witnessed my little sister drown and die during a family