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Oakleigh Park School of Swimming was established in 1975. The manager is Jonathan Rolfe. His parents Ron and Pam have worked in swimming for over forty years. They met when Ron taught Pam to swim! It was whilst teaching all those years ago they realised that teaching swimming in cold water and with the public all around was not working. Land was acquired at the tennis club in Whetstone, which is still on the same grounds in Oakleigh Road North and building commenced.

37 years on and with the same philosophy: small groups and warm water. We offer lessons to all ages and abilities and are a centre for people who wish to gain their teaching and lifesaving qualifications.

We strive to make sure that our customers visit is an enjoyable, educational and motivating experience ensuring that they leave satisfied and excited in the swimmers progress. It is not unusual to find swimmers and teachers who have enjoyed our facilities for over 30 years.

In December 2009, we were delighted to start managing the swimming pool at Pentland in Finchley. This is a 25m x 10m pool. Pentland own numerous brands such as Speedo, Ted Baker Footwear, Ellesse and Mitre, to name a few. We look forward to many years working together with Pentland.

In December 2010, we were awarded the 'STAMark' at Distinction level for the second time. STAmark was created by the Swimming Teachers' Association to provide a framework that would support and encourage the raising of standards within this unregulated sector. The STA wanted to develop a quality accreditation programme that specifically addressed the business and operational needs of these swim school owners, in order to raise teaching standards, promote learn-to-swim schemes and ultimately give the public confidence in the swim school they attend. The award was also the catalyst for the STA supporting the BSI British Standards in the development of PAS 81:2008; STAmark is currently the only nationally recognised quality mark that is fully aligned with PAS 81:2008 specification, and that externally validates and recognises safe practices and standards in swim schools and similar operations.

In August 2011 we started taking bookings for the newly built swimming pool at Northway School, Mill Hill. we are thrilled that we can offer our lessons with our teachers to our existing and new Mill Hill customers.

A 2011 survey showed that people come to us because:

> We have been awarded Distinction in the STA Mark accreditation

> We have small groups in warm water 

> Our staff are approachable and friendly

Our thoughts:

> Our staff work by 3 objectives: Customer service, Health and Safety and Quality - go and check all swimming pools and speak to staff before making a decision

> Our prices reflect our class ratios. Check with swim schools, how many lessons you will get for the fee you pay

> Check the ratios of classes before you book anywhere. This is very important for any level of swimmer

> We pride ourselves with continuity of teachers throughout the term.  This builds a trust between pupil and teacher, which ultimately helps progression