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Children's Lessons

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Our Approach to Children’s Swimming

At SwimWay, we specialise in private, semi-private and small group swimming lessons for children of all ages and abilities throughout the year (weekly term-time lessons and daily holiday lessons). Our lessons are taught with no floats (other than kickboards), with instructors in the water, and with a strong focus on correct technique from the very beginning.

Our unique programme has been developed from STA and NPTS systems and refined to match SwimWay’s teaching methods. Every stage builds carefully on the last, ensuring measurable progression, fun through learning, and the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

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Convenient Locations

Find Your Nearest Pool

SwimWay swimming lessons take place across South West London & Kensington in warm, well-maintained pools that are perfect for learning. Use our map and postcode search to find the pool closest to you and start your swimming journey today.

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Private & Semi-Private Lessons

Our most popular format, private (1:1) and semi-private (1:2) lessons provide highly tailored instruction, ensuring every child gets the full attention they need. This focused approach allows for faster progression, increased water confidence, and a learning pace suited to each individual swimmer.

Parents also value the clear feedback and visible results that come from this personalised style of teaching. With a strong bond between teacher and student, children feel supported, motivated, and excited to learn each week.

SwimWay Group Lessons

Small Group Lessons

We also offer small group classes with a maximum of four children per instructor. These lessons provide excellent value at a lower cost than private or semi-private sessions, while still keeping group sizes small enough for individualised feedback.

Classes are organised by age and stage, encouraging social interaction and making scheduling simpler for parents. On the first day, children are assessed to ensure they are in the most suitable group for their ability.

SwimWay Pre Club Lessons

Pre-Club Lessons

For advanced swimmers (Stage 6 and above), our Pre-Club programme bridges the gap between lessons and full club training. These sessions focus on technique at speed, stamina, and the use of training equipment, while introducing competitive elements like starts, finishes and turns.

Pre-Club lessons are ideal for children preparing to join a swim club, as well as those who simply want to keep progressing in a smaller, technique-focused environment without moving into a competitive team.

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Holiday Swimming Courses

During every school holiday, SwimWay offers intensive holiday swimming courses designed to help children make rapid progress in a short space of time. These private (1:1), semi-private (1:2) and small-group lessons run at the same time each day for one week at a time.  This gives them daily consistency and repetition that helps build confidence, improve technique, and accelerate learning.

Holiday courses are perfect for children who want to boost their progress between/during terms, overcome specific challenges, or simply enjoy more time in the water while school is out! With fun, focused instruction and daily practice, many swimmers achieve breakthroughs that can take much longer in weekly lessons.

Courses run during all half-term breaks, Easter, Summer (July/August), and over Xmas holidays.

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Stage Finder

Not sure which level is right? Use our Stage Finder for children and adults, to match skills to the correct SwimWay stage and start on the right path!

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Children's Term Time Lessons

My child loves swimming at SwimWay and has made impressive progress. Thank you very much!

Katherine
Children's Parent & Baby Lessons

I just wanted to tell you how much my son is enjoying swimming and how great his instructor has been. He has always been afraid of water and she has been so patient in working with him - he's made so much progress!

Sara
Children's Holiday Lessons

My daughter has been doing the intensive course this week and I just wanted to let you know that our instructor is absolutely amazing with her! I have seen such an improvement over the week and really I wanted to let you know she has been superb in her teaching style, she is very experienced and very kind and my daughter loves her. She is wonderful – you guys all are – you have always been so professional, quick to respond and so helpful with all of our bookings. Thank you!

Rachel
Children's Pre-Club Lessons

My daughter had her trial at Ealing last night, and has been accepted to join the club! She showed them her front crawl, back stroke and breast stroke, along with some lovely tumble turns. They commented on her good technique, and were really impressed with how she swam - which really is thanks to her SwimWay instructors because they have done a fabulous job in training her. She is super happy and proud of herself, so thank you SO MUCH for all your advice and support.

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Summer 2026

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  • Term DatesApr 13th-Jul 19th
  • Half Term BreakMay 25th-May 31st
  • Summer HolidaysJul 20th-Aug 28th

Autumn 2026

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  • Term DatesSep 7th-Dec 20th
  • Half Term BreakOct 26th-Nov 1st