Cath C
Since taking my own daughter to parent and child swimming lessons 7 years ago, I knew our music would be so much more fun in the water than traditional songs are! Fast forward all those years and finally in 2022 I made Moo Music Splash a reality! I absolutely love teaching little ones those essential early swimming skills, it's so wonderful to watch them (and their carers!) develop whilst having so much fun.
Naomi Onions
Naomi loves teaching little ones their early swimming skills and she brings loads of fun to her lessons! She's been teaching swimming for a number of years and was the very first Moo Music Splash swimming teacher in England!
What to expect at Moo
Fun, highly interactive Swimming Teachers’ Association ‘Swimstar Swimschool’ approved parent and child swimming lessons in Olton, Acocks Green & Sheldon, Birmingham. Fast-paced and fun, Moo Music Splash is a completely new concept in baby and toddler swimming lessons. All our teachers are fully qualified members of the Swimming Teacher Association and follow the Swimming Teacher Association ‘Starfish’ award scheme. And because this is Moo Music, you and your little ones not only get all the amazing physical benefits and lifeskills associated with swimming, but also the developmental benefits of Moo Music classes including communication skills, social skills & teamwork, memory and language skills. Child-led swimming additionally supports positive emotional development. Newborn lessons are slower and quieter, offering a safe, fun introduction to swimming for babies from birth!
Our Pools!
Aquasport Dive Centre- Just off the A41 in Olton, between Solihull and Acocks Green. Aquasport is a purpose-build dive centre which is kept at a toasty 31 degrees. We have private use of the pool with a comfortable viewing/ waiting area. The pool is 1.4m deep so carers need to be over 5’2″. There’s free onsite parking.
Archbishop Ilseley School- During summer months we’re at the lovely big pool in the centre of Acocks Green. Free onsite parking and plenty of room for spectators. The temperature is around 30 degrees but drops over winter which is why we only use this pool in the summer. Free onsite parking.
Brays School- Just off the A45 in Sheldon, near Solihull. Brays school pool is a purpose build hydrotherapy pool which is kept at a lovely warm 33.5 degrees! We can take babies from birth at this pool; delivering a safe, fun first experince of a swimming pool preparing tinies for their first Moo Music Splash lessons. Free onsite parking.
News!
May 2024 – The waiting list is OPEN for Saturday morning lessons at Brays School! Join the fun at this purpose-built, warm hydrotherapy pool. We’ll have baby lessons suitable for babies from newborn!
May 2024 – 2 is becoming 3!…. Yep, we’ve got another venue to add to our timetable and we’ll be taking babies from newborn! Swimming lessons for newborns will involve a gentle introduction to the water. Babies can easily be overstimulated so to avoid sensory overload, brand new ‘Tiny Splash’ will focus on feeling the water and experiencing the enjoyment of a swimming pool for the first time in a safe, fun way without additional music.
April 2024 – We’re back at Archbishop Ilsley school! Saturdays for babies and toddlers from 5 months to 3 years! Come and join the fun!
February 2024 – Saturday splash lessons are confirmed for Archbishop Ilsley! We’ll be back at Easter, booking will open next week!
December 2023 – We’ve added a new Baby Splash lesson on Thursdays at 2.10pm! Currently only 5 places so don’t delay! There’s just 1 place per lesson on the others. Saturdays will return at Easter, there’s a growing waiting list to join us so please pop your name down if you think you’d like to trial!…..
October 2023- We’re so excited! We’re bringing our fantastic unique brand of baby and toddler swimming lessons to BICESTER! Trial lesson available 6th October then full details will be confirmed! Friday mornings at Bicester Hotel Golf & Spa!
Sept 2023- Saturdays is on! Saturday swimming lessons are almost fully booked at Archbishop Ilsley so get in touch if you want to claim a trial place!
July 2023- We’re bringing our Swimstars Swimschool swimming lessons to Archbishop Ilsley School on Saturdays from September! We can now take children up to age 5, teaching them to swim in a safe, fun environment with a maximum of 4 children in the older kids’ lessons. Maximum 8 in the parent & child lessons.
June 2023-
👏⭐💦🎈We are EXTREMELY proud to announce… Moo Music Splash has been awarded Swimming Teachers’ Association ‘Swimstar Swimschool’ status!💦
Since 1932, The Swimming Teachers’ Association “is an international award-winning charity working towards the objective of preserving human life by the teaching of swimming, lifesaving and survival techniques”. https://www.sta.co.uk/
By completing the process to become a Swimstars Swimschool, you can be assured that Moo Music Splash offers the best possible experience for you and your little Splashers, and you can be confident our lessons are safe, effective and FUN!
Book a trial or join a waiting list!
June 2023- We’re so excited to tell you we’ve added our fantastic fun, unique baby and toddler swimming to Tuesdays and Saturdays in Acocks Green!
April 2023 Due to overwhelming demand in Acocks Green, we’ve added a new Baby Splash, baby swimming lesson on Thursdays!
News!
April 2023- Shift workers! Pay as you go places are available on some swimming lessons, please ask!
Jan 2023- Coventry baby swimming lessons are now live and we’re loving the fantastic warm pool at Doubletree.
Acocks Green baby swimming lessons are full on Thursdays again but watch this space for additional lessons on Tuesdays.
Bloxham baby swimming lessons have a few places, with a lovely big, private pool we can accommodate a few more than elsewhere.
And did you know our swimming lessons are not only fantastic for water confidence and safety, but because it’s Moo Music Splash your little one is also getting all the regular developmental aspects of Moo Music! Our classes support baby and childhood development through multi-sensory props, games, actions and roleplay!
Dont forgot we have regular, (dry!) Baby and toddler music classes too! Moo Music Sheldon, Hall Green and Kings Heath
Our Teachers’ Qualifications-
Cath- STA level 2 award in aquatic teaching- Baby & Preschool. STA level 2 award in teaching swimming. STA Safeguarding. RLSS National Rescue Award for Swim Teaching (NRASTC). STA Introduction to Cerebral Palsy and swimming.
Naomi- STA level 2 award in aquatic teaching- Baby & Preschool. STA level 2 award in teaching swimming. STA Safeguarding. STA safety award for swimming teachers. STA Disability Swimming. RLSS national rescue award for swimming teachers.
FAQs
💦 How does swimming benefit babies? Swimming with your little in a child-led lesson supports physical, social and emotional development. They’ll use muscles, coordination and balance skills additional to regular play. They’ll develop a positive, bonded relationship with their carer. Their sleep patterns may be better regulated. They’ll learn instictive water safety skills and will learn to swim more quickly when old enough.
💦What should my little one wear? Please see our Facebook post https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Db9J2tT6QoHbWUBq/ or visit www.splashabout.com for info.
💦What is the water temperature? Brays school Sheldon is 33.5, Aquasport Olton is 31 and Archbishop Ilsley Acocks Green between 29-30.
💦Should I bring floats for my baby? No
💦Does my toddler need a happy nappy? Yes, they will not be allowed in without one.
💦How many children are in a lesson? Max 6 at Brays, 7 at Aquasport and 8 at Archbishop Ilsley.
💦Do I have to be able to swim? No, we’ll help build your confidence if necessary and you won’t go out of your depth.
💦Can two adults enter the water? No unless there is a support need, please discuss this with us. Spectators are welcome though.
💦Do you offer catch-up for missed lessons? Yes subject to availability and prior notice. Please ask.
💦Will my toddler actually learn to swim? Probably not, baby swimming lessons focus on general physical and emotional development which are important for future physical and mental health. The skills they learn will equip them with safe water behaviour and help them confidently join big kid lessons at 4+ and learn more easily.
💦 Do you force submersion? No. Our lessons are child led. Forcing submersion or teaching early drowning prevention has been shown to cause potential psychological harm and is not recommended by reputable swim bodies. Our methods are entirely child-led, empowering your little one to have the confidence to try new things.
Latest news - Booking Open!
Booking OPEN for September at Brays (Sheldon)
Booking OPEN for September at Aquasport (Olton)
Reviews
My little girl has been attending moo music splash since she was 6 months. Each session is provided with communication building along with physical skills, which myself and my daughter love! There are lots of recourses provide for all the babies to explore throughout session too! Naomi is very enthusiastic in every session with a smile on her face each week welcoming all the babies and interacting with them individually!
Lauren, April 24 (via Facebook)
Amazing company, my little girl has been attending swimming lessons since she was 12 weeks old(now 6m) she absolutely loves the water which pleases me as I love the water. we've had both Naomi and Cath teach lessons and both are fantastic teachers. I feel completely safe when in the water with my baby and know they are highly skilled. I have seen so much improvement in our little ones confidence and cannot wait to see how she continues to improve over the next 6months+. I would highly recommend this company for anyone thinking of lessons for their child. don't delay.. do it you won't regret! Thank you Naomi and Cath
Louise, April 2024 (via Facebook)
My daughter has been taking part in the baby splash lessons since she was 12 weeks old and has just won her first swimming award (Starfish level 1). She has gained amazing core strength and every week she’s getting stronger and more independent. She learns new skills such as reaching out and grabbing objects and expressing her emotions. She also learns how to put her trust in me. I love taking her every week and she really enjoys these lessons. I can’t thank Cath enough for the fantastic lessons and the hard work she puts into each class, there’s a new theme every week! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Isabelle, July 2024 (via Facebook)
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