Meet Aimi

I’m Aimi, when I’m not in the pool teaching, I love nothing more than spending time with my two little ones and my family, be it a trip to the beach, a walk in the woods or an adventure in the campervan.

I first fell in love with Water Babies when I took my son for his very first lesson at just 7 weeks old.

I walked away that day saying “Wow, I would love to do what that lady is doing!” and here I am now teaching what I love most. I remember the excitement I had dancing around when I received the call to say I was going to be a Water Babies teacher, the butterflies I felt when I received the email to confirm my training dates and I still remember wearing the proud smile that I wore on my face when I taught my very first lesson.

Teacher training must be one of the hardest yet best experiences of my life…

From arriving at head office, to making friends for life, all the learning and practising, laughter and tears and everything else in between to Meeting Paul the founder of Water Babies and listening to his amazing story and most of all instantly being made to feel part of our big Water Babies family. It will forever be one of the greatest moments of my life.

Teaching all our amazing little superstars is a rewarding job in itself but knowing that the skills they’ve learnt could save lives is the biggest reward of them all. To be the first teacher to those tiny babies and watching them grow into water confident toddlers. From seeing them on that very first underwater swim to watching them swim across the pool unaided, holding on and climbing out to safety all by themselves.

We all know there are many benefits to baby swimming, and I love nothing more than seeing the bond between carers and babies in my pool…

It’s that little bit of “you” time which makes for great bonding time to share together and to enjoy. I see those proud smiles on Mummy’s and Daddy’s faces and hear the giggles and laughter from little ones having the splashiest time of their lives.

The Water Babies programme is one of a kind and I’m lucky enough to share the Water Babies experience with all my babies and carers. Every time that I put my teaching top on I do it with pride.

“When I’m wearing my top, I feel like a superhero and that’s because I have the best job in the world.“

meet our water babies teacher aimi gillard

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Splash into unforgettable memories and learn a skill for life today.

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How our lessons work

Supportive lessons

With a maximum of 10 little ones, a carer per child and one of our teachers in the pool in each lesson.

30 minutes long

Lessons take place each week, so it’s a wonderful way to bond with your baby away from the craziness of life.

Have fun!

Skills are taught through song, play and repetition, so there’s never a dull moment when you’re in the pool. 

Tailored progress

Our teachers will tailor each lesson to your little one’s ability, so it’s only when they’re ready, we’re ready.

What we’ll teach you

Our program helps your little one develop essential swimming skills, confidence, and water safety from day one. We’ll teach you to teach your baby to swim.

Water Familiarity – Helping your baby feel comfortable in the water.
Natural Reflexes – Developing instincts into core aquatic skills.
Independent Swimming – Learning different strokes and swimming freely.
Water Safety – Essential skills to stay safe in and around water.
Confidence Building – Encouraging self-assurance in and out of the pool.

We follow Swim England’s framework, ensuring structured, expert-led progress. You’ll be amazed at what your little one can achieve!

Hear why parents and little ones love us

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Learning & bonding whilst swimming.

I love our weekly session in the pool. Lola has so much fun and it’s great 1:1 time as we learn and do the activities!

– Emily James (Devon & Dorset)

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We absolutely love Water Babies

“Having tried two other local companies, the teaching is fantastic and our daughter’s progress speaks volumes.”

– Abigail Giles (Berkshire)

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Swim-tastic!

“Since starting swimming, Noah’s confidence has grown massively in the water! He loves going swimming with his friends & seeing his amazing swim teacher Kim!”

– Zoe Miller-Manning (Bristol)

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Amazing and builds confidence!

“Enjoyably lessons but also learning a lot of amazing skills, the teachers are very welcoming and helpful and know each child’s individuals needs.”

– Abigail Roper (Wales SE)

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We love Water Babies

“Little boy learns something new every week and loves his lessons and teacher. It’s the best baby class we’ve done.”

– Kate Buckland (Norfolk)

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Water confidence and safety unmatched

“The confidence and safety skills my son has learned at Water Babies has given me peace of mind. Learning it was so much fun too!”