Neil and Emma
Husband and wife, Neil and Emma, run Daddy Shark Swim School!
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Both Swim England Level 2, Baby and Preschool and Autism Swim certified swim teachers, they live in Ormskirk with their two daughters, Erica and India.
They began adult life with Neil running "sweet shops" as the girls called them, and Emma practising as a solicitor. Several years back, Neil sold the shops, Emma quit her job and they took the girls around Europe in a motorhome for a year. Upon their return, Emma made what was to be a temporary return to law, Neil decided to become a swim teacher, and Daddy Shark Swim School was born.
Neil and Emma are passionate about making swimming lessons accessible for children of all abilities. They firmly believe that children should leave lessons feeling happy and empowered.
"Neil is nothing
short of amazing. Under his influence,
my son's progress has been outstanding."
- Laura
"Neil is a
Godsend... We're
very happy with lessons."
- Kate
"When I grow up, I want to be a fireman, or Neil."
William - age 5
Hazel
Hazel is a Swim England Level 2 and STA baby and preschool swim teacher and has undergone Autism Swim certification.
She is mum to two boys, Oliver and Wilson, and has recently graduated from Lancaster University with a degree in Marine Biology.
Hazel is a big animal lover! Her favourite marine animal is the manatee and she hopes to work with them in the future!
"My son is autistic and started lessons with Hazel at the beginning of September. Only 3 weeks in and he has a lovely bond with Hazel - she makes lessons fun, taking it at my sons pace and he is getting more confident as the weeks go by! Thank you Hazel for being so patient, welcoming and fun 🤩"
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Jaimie
Beth
Beth is a Swim England Level 2 and Autism Swim certified swim teacher with additional training in teaching children who have visual and/or hearing impairments.
Beth has two young daughters, one of whom is one of our super little sharks!
Beth is a fan of
going to the gym
and spending time with her dog,
Archie!
Beth is
passionate about teaching children of all ages and abilities to swim.
"I have just seen Beth take a lesson and the progress of that student throughout the lesson was just amazing. So much so that I would consider a set of one on one lessons for us!"
Dennis
"Beth was so attentive, giving clear, calm instruction, demonstrating when needed, giving him praise and boosting my son's confidence. He left saying he's got the best swimming teacher and can't wait to do another lesson, and as a parent it doesn't get any better than that. Thank you Beth, my son/we think you're amazing and clearly a top swimming teacher"
Sam
Anna
Anna started her swim career as a lifeguard and is an STA certified swim teacher and baby and pre-school swim teacher.
Anna is a professional singer: The Golden Age Songbird. She specialises in Wartime, jazz and vintage tunes and has sang at a 100th, 105th and 108th birthday party!
Anna enjoys hiking, sewing and cross-stitching.
She has a leopard gecko, Speckles!
Dave
Dave is a Swim England Level 2 swim teacher, who has been teaching swimming for over 30 years! Most recently he ran Burscough Swim School.
Dave practises Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and runs a gym in Burscough.
Dave swam for City of Liverpool and Southport Swimming Clubs. He represented Team GB in the European Catholic Schools Championships 1989, bringing home Bronze for 400m front crawl!