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Would you be happy with this new swimming lesson rule?

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OnlyFoolsnMothers · 17/12/2021 19:34

Not sure if I’m wrong about this- dd 4 attends a swimming class on sundays, the school has just sent the new rules for the centre given corona virus, near on all are fine: masks, one way systems etc- but they have said parents can’t stay during lessons and must wait in the car/ car park. One issue is that sometimes my child needs the loo midway through a lesson (we always try before class), in which case I take her- and secondly I just don’t feel comfortable not being able to see her. Am I ott ?

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SweepTheHalls · 17/12/2021 19:36

Been the rule here since the start of COVID.

Feetupteashot · 17/12/2021 19:37

Sod that.

Tell them unacceptable and find different lessons

No way I'd leave my 4yo in a swimming pool for a lesson, in a group or 1-2-1

I'm pretty sure me and my 4yo always have the same germs anyways so it's totally pointless germ control in any case

WalkingOnSonshine · 17/12/2021 19:38

Yep that’s been the case with the older group of swimmers that go after us, no parents in at all. The kids seem to get less distracted & concentrate more.

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Thatsplentyjack · 17/12/2021 19:39

Well people leave their babies and children at nursery and school so I don't really see the difference unless your worried about drowning. Are you allowed back in to help them get changed?

Onehotmess · 17/12/2021 19:40

We’ve never been allowed to wait by the pool, but there are enormous windows to outside so you could watch if you wanted. I don’t see the drama of leaving them though- don’t you leave them all day at school?

Thatsplentyjack · 17/12/2021 19:40

I wouldn't be happy about it either but I don't know why when my kids started nursery at 3 and I left them there.

SkiRun0077 · 17/12/2021 19:42

No I wouldn’t leave a child under the age of 8 in that circumstance. What safeguarding have they got in then for extra staff as 2 people would be required to supervise toilet trips?

OnceuponaRainbow18 · 17/12/2021 19:42

I don’t watch my 4 year olds group swimming lesson. I trust the teacher knows what they are doing and there’s a lifeguard

NovemberNovemberDarkNights · 17/12/2021 19:42

I'm pretty sure me and my 4yo always have the same germs anyways so it's totally pointless germ control in any case

Yes but your 4year old isn't standing around yapping to the other parents is she?!

Why don't you trust you child's swimming teachers

@OnlyFoolsnMothers

I think it's sensible, but what about the parents who don't drive there? Hopefully there's somewhere else inside for them to wait.

OnceuponaRainbow18 · 17/12/2021 19:43

I’m Pretty sure my son also just pees in the pool 🤮

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OnlyFoolsnMothers · 17/12/2021 19:43

I do leave her at school yes- I do think there is a difference though between using the loo when dressed in a school vs when in a swim suit in a leisure centre.

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OnlyFoolsnMothers · 17/12/2021 19:44

i think it's sensible, but what about the parents who don't drive there? Hopefully there's somewhere else inside for them to wait nope says have to wait outside - I drive so selfishly no issue

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Waxonwaxoff0 · 17/12/2021 19:46

@NovemberNovemberDarkNights

I'm pretty sure me and my 4yo always have the same germs anyways so it's totally pointless germ control in any case

Yes but your 4year old isn't standing around yapping to the other parents is she?!

Why don't you trust you child's swimming teachers

@OnlyFoolsnMothers

I think it's sensible, but what about the parents who don't drive there? Hopefully there's somewhere else inside for them to wait.

This is the rule at DS's swimming lesson, I don't drive and I have to wait outside. There's a bench though! I think swimming lessons are very important so it's worth it for him to go.

Billyliarohdear · 17/12/2021 19:52

I'd not be leaving her.
Aged 7/8 then possibly but that would also depend on how confident she was in the water and the size of the class.

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OnlyFoolsnMothers · 17/12/2021 19:59

So the pool is huge and divided into different sections for different stage classes (usually 4 classes at the same time). My daughter is stage 1- a class of 4-5 kids and 2-3 teachers depending on the day- teachers can change and vary (usually 2 girls 1 guy all in their early 20s, I don’t know any of their names).
The pool is therefore not open to the public as such but there is a gym space at the back of the centre for members.

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ChimChimeny · 17/12/2021 20:00

From a practical POV a bikini is much easier for getting on & off when wet.

We can't watch DD's lessons but we are allowed in the building, that seems a bit harsh

RaPumPumPumPum · 17/12/2021 20:05

My kids lessons have done this since DS was 4 (he’s now 5). Take her to the loo beforehand she’ll be fine and enjoy the break - read a book, browse MN, or do what I do and sneak snack into the car and enjoy them without someone saying “Mummy can I have some!”

RaPumPumPumPum · 17/12/2021 20:06

Also I would expect a 4yo to be able to
A. Speak up about needing the loo and
B. Go herself

RaPumPumPumPum · 17/12/2021 20:06

No way I'd leave my 4yo in a swimming pool for a lesson, in a group or 1-2-1

Why not?? What do you need to be there for?

dreamsarefree · 17/12/2021 20:08

Presuming it is a half hour lesson, you can take DC to the loo before it starts and they should be fine for the lesson. Bit OTT to object to this

FoxIvy · 17/12/2021 20:12

@RaPumPumPumPum

Also I would expect a 4yo to be able to A. Speak up about needing the loo and B. Go herself

Really? A just turned 4 year old potentially? My daughter is 3 and a half and I have also taught Reception in the past - I really wouldn't expect my daughter to navigate getting out of the pool and to the loo in a wet swimming costume and I can't imagine she'd be particularly more capable in 5 months time. I'd say at 3.5 she's a lot more mature and capable than many 4 year old Reception children I've taught - I think you have unrealistic expectations!

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OnlyFoolsnMothers · 17/12/2021 20:16

Yes I take her to the loo beforehand- but sometimes she needs to go mid class not often but sometimes

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HaaaaaveyoumetTed · 17/12/2021 20:34

Ours do this as standard (pre-covid). They come and get us if they need the loo.

MajesticElephant · 17/12/2021 20:36

If the swimming pool, changing room or toilets were open or visible to the public then this would not be happening with my DC. If they are closed to the public then I would have to consider it carefully but would probably still not allow it with a child so young.

U8976532 · 17/12/2021 20:38

Surprised they suggest that, the signs all over our pool is that 8 year olds shouldn't be unsupervised.

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