Who are we?
At You Can Swim, we’re more than just a swim school — we’re a supportive team passionate about helping everyone feel at home in the water. From babies to adults, beginners to nervous swimmers, we believe swimming should be fun, inclusive, and confidence-building.
Our small, experienced team brings a personal touch to every lesson. We get to know each swimmer, celebrate progress (big and small), and create a space where everyone truly feels they can swim with confidence.
Meet the team
Lucy
Lucy is the owner of You Can Swim and the driving force behind everything we do. She expertly manages all administrative and organisational aspects of the swim school, ensuring every class, teacher and swimmer is supported from the moment they join us. Her ability to balance the behind‑the‑scenes work with her role as a qualified swim teacher makes her an essential part of the team.
Lucy’s passion for swimming shines through in every decision she makes. She is dedicated to creating a welcoming, safe and encouraging environment for families, while also maintaining the high standards that You Can Swim is known for.
Charlotte
Charlotte is our lead teacher here at You Can Swim, and she brings a wealth of experience to every lesson. With many years of teaching swimmers of all ages, she has developed a brilliant ability to make learning both effective and enjoyable. Charlotte is fun, energetic and full of creativity — she knows every tool in the book to help you progress in the water.
As a parent herself, Charlotte understands how to balance patience with purposeful challenge. She supports each swimmer with calm reassurance, while also encouraging them to push towards their goals in a positive, confidence‑building way. Her teaching style is engaging, motivating and always centred around helping you become the best swimmer you can be.
Jane
Jane is a core part of our You Can Swim team and an incredible baby‑swim teacher. She brings a gentle, calm approach to every session, balanced with imagination and fun to keep little ones engaged and happy in the water.
With three children of her own and strong teaching experience behind her, Jane has a natural ability to support and guide children of all ages. Her sessions are warm, confidence‑building and full of encouragement.
You’ll always find Jane with a smile on her face — her positive energy shines through in every lesson.