About us

Hanneke van Tol Baby Selfrescue specialist

Hanneke van Tol is a Baby Selfrescue specialist, trainer and the founder of SwimSafe Academy. One of the very few swimming schools in the Netherlands to teach self rescue aquatic skills to children from as young as four months old. Since 2013, Hanneke has guided hundreds of children and their parents in learning the water safety skills that could one day save their lives

We feel exactly what your child needs to make progress. For some, the water immediately feels like their comfort zone. Others are more hesitant at first. That is why we make sure your child is taught by the same teacher every time.

Safety first

At Geboren Zwemmers, safety comes first! We teach your child to be safe in and around the water. To do so, we commit to high quality standards and provide a safe learning environment. To guarantee safety and quality, we follow clinics and ongoing online training courses on a regular basis.

As a Baby Selfrescue specialist, Hanneke continuously invests in her own professional development. She regularly follows clinics and online training courses to stay up to date with the latest insights in water safety and child development. This commitment to quality is what sets SwimSafe Academy apart.

Classes are offered in Dutch and English.

What makes Hanneke’s approach unique

Every child is different. Some take to the water immediately, while others need more time and reassurance. As a Baby Selfrescue specialist and trainer, Hanneke has the skill and patience to adapt to each child’s individual needs — always at the child’s own pace, and always in a safe and nurturing environment. Lessons are available in both Dutch and English, welcoming families from across Europe and beyond.

She now has been at the helm of her own swimming school, Geboren Zwemmers, since 2013. Hanneke teaches children to feel safe and secure in the water.