Have you decided to enrol your child in swimming lessons? Then you've made a great decision as there are so many benefits to teaching your child to swim. Most importantly, it teaches them water safety and could one day prevent them from drowning, which is the third-biggest cause of accidental death amongst children under five in the UK. In addition, swimming lessons can be great for your child's physical and mental health and development. In fact, each lesson is a whole-body work out and strengthens your child's heart and lungs.