Children's Lessons

Kids' swimming lessons in London every parent loves

At GetSetSwim, we make swimming lessons something children look forward to – and parents don’t have to dread. Our expert coaches focus on progress through play and care, never pressure. Warm pools, small groups and beautiful spaces. Kids love the splash. Parents love the calm.

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Swimming lessons that grow with your child

No two swimmers start in the same place. That’s why our kids swimming lessons are grouped by ability, not just age – so every child can progress at their own pace, with others at a similar stage.

Our teachers gently guide children through a structured 7-stage pathway, from first splash to fully confident, independent swimmer.

Our 7-stage swim pathway

Level 1 – Getting Started

Building water confidence and independence.

Focus: Trust, balance, and feeling safe in the water

Level 2 – Foundations of Swimming

Developing basic technique and control.

Focus: Movement through the water with ease and enjoymen

Level 3 – Learning Technique

Introducing structured stroke work.

Focus: Technique, rhythm, and early stamina

Level 4 – Building Strength

Turning technique into endurance.

Focus: Efficiency and confidence over distance

Level 5 – Strong and Skilled

Refining core strokes and stroke efficiency.

Focus: Consistency, endurance, and confidence

Level 6 – The Advanced Swimmer

Developing rhythm, speed and efficiency.

Focus: Power, coordination, and mastery of technique

Level 7 – The Complete Swimmer

The final step — combining every skill.

Focus: Strength, control, and lifelong swimming ability

Real-time progress checks

We don’t wait until the end of term to notice progress. Our teachers assess swimmers fortnightly and update results directly in your HomePortal app, where you can track, celebrate milestones, and communicate with your teacher in real time.

Why parents love our approach

yasira B

22:13 17 Dec 25

I have been bringing my nephew for swimming lessons at Putney over the past few months. He swims with Jaden as his instructor, he has been very fun, patient and supportive with all the children. My nephew always looks forward to his lessons with Jaden. He has definitely progressed a lot under his guidance. Thank you Jaden for everything. We love coming here!

Birgul Yilmaz

18:57 17 Dec 25

Icaro and Emre are outstanding swimming instructors for children. They create an encouraging environment in which children feel confident and motivated to learn.

I would highly recommend Icaro and Emre to any parent looking for skilled and reliable instructors.

Rafael Filomeno

13:20 17 Dec 25

My boys enjoy their swimming lessons with Marcelo a lot. He’s good with the kids, they love him, and they’re now comfortable in the water.

Bronson Nascimento

17:14 15 Dec 25

Marcelo is a fantastic swimming instructor! He made learning to swim a blast for my daughter, and she's now swimming confidently in no time. His patience and encouragement have been amazing. Highly recommend!

Annabel Waley-Cohen

11:39 14 Dec 25

Icaro has been a really wonderful swimming teacher for my son.

Clebia Lima

12:11 13 Dec 25

Marcelo has been an amazing teacher for our six-year-old daughter. He has been with us for over a year, and thanks to him, our daughter can now swim. Thank you, Marcelo!

Sunaina Haldea

18:43 12 Dec 25

We are clients for more than 10y. I have 3 children and they all had swimming lessons with the same teachers since we join. My youngest still learning with Icaro and the results are amazing. You can see improvement every term. We are very happy with what they have achieved and became such good swimmers. Thank you to all the team that help us during all these years a thank you to Icaro to make my little one, to swim like a fish 😊

Carmine Visconti

17:55 12 Dec 25

My three kids had lesson with Icaro since they were little a. Icaro has been great teaching them great technique and keeping up their enthusiasm for the swimming. We followed him wherever he went as they didn’t want to swim with anyone else but him. Could not be happier for them to have him as a teacher.

Nika A

14:12 12 Dec 25

Coach Icaro is phenomenal 👌👌👌 He is THE BEST swimming teacher ever.
Next level. Honestly he’s incredible.
He has the most amazing way with children and knows exactly how to help them excel and tailored to each individual. His art of connection and playfulness makes my 4 year old look forward to his classes each time! At the beginning he always ensured comfort and understanding so my baby swam with me until trust was built. Now after several years Icaro is his absolute favourite teacher and he loves swimming so so much because of the unique teaching skills and fun coach Icaro provides each time. And a bonus now is that we see excellent results. Forever grateful for coach Icaro and is outstanding teaching skills!! Can’t wait for all my children to learn from him!

Hilary Burke

10:49 12 Dec 25

Icaro Del Mar is an excellent swim coach. He thought both my boys from the age of 3. They are 6&8 now. The 8 year old is currently swimming on his schools swim team and doing very well in all of the competitions. Icaro is very patient, fun but also firm when he needs to be. I could not recommend him more highly.

sabia fatayri

16:06 09 Dec 25

Marcello and Icaro are absolutely fantastic swimming trainers! My kids adore them since starting lessons. They’re patient, friendly, and truly know how to motivate children while keeping the sessions fun and engaging. Their teaching style builds confidence as well as skill, and the improvement has been remarkable!

Roberto Loffredo

12:45 30 Nov 25

Such a lovely place for kids. My daughter loves it. She recently had a great swimming class with Sanam!

Adam Adekunle

18:50 27 Nov 25

Thanks for all your help Ralph for teaching Leo and Tallulah how to swim and making it fun in the process . The best swim teacher see you in the new year .

Response from the owner 13:11 28 Nov 25

Thank you, Adam - we are so pleased Leo and Tallulah are enjoying their lessons with Ralph and look forward to seeing you soon!

Becky Geffen

12:30 27 Nov 25

My daughter has been going to GetSetGo Putney since she was 4 months old. She now loves the water and swim lessons are the highlight of her week. Her teacher, Marcelo, is fantastic with her and all of the children. He is so kind and patient with them, and his lessons always provide a good balance of learning about water safety and fun. The facilities in Putney are great; plenty of space to shower and change, clean and warm.

Response from the owner 13:10 28 Nov 25

This is wonderful to read, Becky - thank you so much for taking time to feedback. We're thrilled your daughter enjoys her time with us and will pass on your kind comments to Marcelo and the team at Putney.

Zane Laksa

10:09 26 Nov 25

Very happy with this school, Marcelo is the best, the right person for the job, very good with little children, we love going there.

Response from the owner 20:02 26 Nov 25

Thank you so much, Zane - we love having you all with us and are so lucky to have such a great team. We'll pass on your kind comments to Marcelo too

Amr Singh

15:17 24 Nov 25

*⭐️ 5/5 Stars – Swimming Academy Review*

I absolutely love this swimming academy! Marcelo is an outstanding tutor – patient, encouraging, and brilliant at breaking down techniques so every child can grasp the ideas. He makes every lesson feel personal and fun.

Anna is also excellent! She’s always ready to help, cheering everyone on and offering extra support whenever needed.

Highly recommend for parents who want to instil the lifelong skill of swimming in their babies ! ????????‍♂️

Response from the owner 20:01 26 Nov 25

What a wonderful recommendation! Thank you Amr. We're so pleased your family enjoys your time with us. We'll be sure to pass on your kind comments to Anna and Marcelo.

Kateryna Ord

12:11 24 Nov 25

Response from the owner 19:59 26 Nov 25

Thank you for taking time to feedback, Kateryna

Amy Musto

09:19 24 Nov 25

Oscar and Spencer started swimming lessons with Marcelo in August 2025 and have gained confidence in such a short space of time.
Marcelo is a brilliant swimming teacher, with lots of patience and is great with the kids in general. The boys have a great bond with him too.

Response from the owner 19:59 26 Nov 25

Thank you, Amy - we're pleased your boys are enjoying your time with us, and progressing well under Marcelo's guidance. We'll be sure to pass on your kind comments.

Leah rigg

09:02 24 Nov 25

We absolutely love coming to getsetgo for my little ones swimming lessons. He’s been swimming here for a few years now. The instructor marchello somehow manages to keep the sessions fun & exciting for the children every week, which is pretty impressive! He is great with children, they are all very fond of him and love learning from him. Marchello also makes an effort to chat with all the parents/carers.

Response from the owner 19:58 26 Nov 25

We're so pleased you and your son are enjoying your time with us, Leah - thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. We'll be sure to pass on your kind comments to Marcello.

Ching How Wing

21:18 23 Nov 25

Shenay is probably one of the best swim coaches in the UK. She has a warm, patient approach that makes my 4-year-old feel safe and confident in the water, while still focusing on strong technical fundamentals. Our main goal was to help her be able to survive independently in the pool, and we’re already seeing real progress. Highly recommended! I do wish the pool had reliable parking at the door but I guess you can't have everything!

Response from the owner 19:57 26 Nov 25

Thank you for taking time to share your review - we're so pleased that your daughter is enjoying and progressing well in her lessons with Shenay. We're sorry that you sometimes find parking an issue in Putney. We're just a short walk from East Putney / Putney stations and well-served by local buses, if you want to avoid having to park on busier days.

Omar Mohammed

17:04 23 Nov 25

Excellent teacher

Response from the owner 19:51 26 Nov 25

Thanks for the kind review, Omar

Tammy Hawinkels

07:51 17 Nov 25

My daughter absolutely loves her swim lessons here! Her teacher, Marcel, is fantastic — always friendly, caring, and great with the kids. His lessons are so well structured that the 30 minutes fly by. The facilities are amazing and the staff are always welcoming. I’ve recommended this swim school to several friends already. I wouldn't go anywhere else!

Marie-Stéphanie Diouf

14:06 19 Oct 25

Great babyswim experience!
We started babyswim lessons a few months ago when my daughter was 10 weeks old and she immediately loved them. Our teacher, Alessandro, is amazing with babies, he is so patient and connects very well with them. The classes are well structured, safe and very enjoyable for both babies and parents!
As a mom I also appreciate that the changing area is very well adapted for babies, with plenty of space, changing mats, bouncers… and always super clean thanks to Anna who is always helpful and welcoming!

Yasmina Faiz

14:15 22 Apr 25

Coach Felipe at GetSetGo is awesome! My 9 year old loves to work with him. He is skilled, patient, works at my son's pace, and makes the swim session a fun experience!

Hayley Longley

17:03 16 Apr 25

Always a fantastic experience for all ages! All of the teachers have a wealth of experience and oodles of patience. Special shout out to Filipe for taking lessons with both of my girls this week!

Ann Hunt

11:14 16 Apr 25

We booked a 4 day crash course and it’s been great. The instructor, Philippe, was really knowledgeable, patient, and helped to boost confidence during each session!

J. A. Bond

08:11 10 Apr 25

Ralph was adept at helping our nervous child settle into their lesson - encouraging and fun, never pushy. He clearly has a very thorough knowledge of the core skills but it's really his ability to make the learning fun that makes him exceptional. Not only have they made fantastic progress but it's the highlight of their week! Another appreciation post for Anna too - she makes the post-swim juggle that little bit easier and her warm welcome has cheered me on many times.

TS Lamb

17:45 12 Mar 25

Felipe is brilliant and I’m very grateful that he’s teaching my daughter. My 8yo daughter says that: ‘he never gives up on his students’, ‘he’s fun and kind’ and ‘he doesn’t care about getting his head wet!’ (Rather than just telling the kids what to do, he actually demonstrates the techniques to them in the water). She adds that ‘he is very descriptive’ (good at explaining and instructing). She always looks forward to her lessons. Thanks Felipe!

Response from the owner 08:08 13 Jan 22

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're so glad to hear that you love the club and we will make sure to pass on your kind words to the team. We look forward to seeing you in the club very soon.

Angela Swanepoel

00:01 14 Feb 25

I just want to take a moment to appreciate the amazing lady who keeps GetSetGo so clean and welcoming! Not only does she do a fantastic job maintaining the place spotless, but she also goes above and beyond to help moms and little ones in every way she can. She’s always cheerful, reminding busy parents to take their belongings (which is so easy to forget when handling little ones!), and if something is left behind, she keeps it safe and somehow always remembers exactly who it belongs to! Her kindness, dedication, and warm smile have been a constant since the place opened years ago, and it truly makes a difference. Thank you for all that you do! 🙂

Response from the owner 13:20 17 Feb 25

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. Anna will be absolutely thrilled to read this. She is so passionate about her work, we are very lucky to have her.

Rob Heaton

18:34 10 Feb 25

Our son has recently moved to Felipe and we see a clear structured lesson that focuses on technique. Felipe has a great approach and makes the lesson both educational and fun.

Response from the owner 13:21 17 Feb 25

Thank you for your feedback. We are very pleased to hear you are enjoying your lessons. Felipe is a true asset!

Ian Watson

18:34 10 Feb 25

Our 8 year old has been having swimming lessons here for 3 years. He really enjoys every session and has progressed really well technically.

Response from the owner 13:21 17 Feb 25

Thank you for leaving us a review Ian. We are so pleased to hear your child has progressed so much.

Flavia GARCEZ

18:42 12 Jan 25

Very good ????.
The staff are nice and the teachers (mine is philipe) are very helpful.

Response from the owner 13:22 17 Feb 25

Thank you Flavia. Felipe will be thrilled to hear this!

Gina

20:32 23 Dec 24

We’re really pleased with the excellent progress our 7-month old has made in her swimming lessons. Huge thanks to Marcelo especially and also the team at Get Set Go. Our baby is happy in the water & relaxed with a good amount of submerging. She readily reaches for the side of the pool. Marcelo has engaged & taught her in such a way that she is very good at kicking. Thank you.

Erin Cronin

16:36 31 Oct 24

Felipe is a brilliant instructor! I can’t believe the progress our son made in 4 lessons and doing the backstroke already. He is calm and instills confidence in our son and a massive sense of achievement. He truly makes him feel calm and comfortable in the water, encouraging but in a calm comfortable manner. Clearly an excellent instructor! Thanks Felipe!!

Karine N

11:54 06 Oct 24

Our kids have been swimming with Get Set Go since their opening after COVID, and we've been consistently impressed with the quality of teaching. Every instructor we've had has been friendly, professional, and great with the kids. Recently, our daughter switched to Felipe, and he’s been fantastic – she loves her lessons and always has fun. Our son also enjoys his sessions just as much. Special mention to Ashton, Theo, Emre and Beth, who are both brilliant teachers too. We couldn’t be happier with the experience!

Alexandra B

08:34 19 Jan 24

GetSetGo is amazing. Hands down the best place to take your baby, toddler or child for swimming lessons. The team are friendly and professional and all three of my children love their weekly seesions! It’s kept immaculately clean as well with great facilities. It’s so much better than where we used to go in London. Thanks to GetSetGo my twins can swim unaided at just three and our 18 month old is also a water baby. Swimming is really important to me as a swimmer and I only have positive things to say about GetSetGo. It’s also right by Putney Station and East Putney Underground and there is ample parking nearby so we find it a really convenient place to get to. Thank you everyone at GetSetGo!

Swim lessons to suit every family

Every child learns differently. That’s why we offer flexible swimming lessons across London to suit every stage, pace, and personality. Whether your child thrives in a group or needs more one-to-one support, we have the perfect swim class to suit.

4:1 Group Lessons
Small groups. Big progress.
Our most popular format, designed for children aged 3+, combines fun, teamwork, and steady skill-building in supportive small groups.

2:1 Lessons
Shared focus. Personalised attention.
Perfect for siblings or friends — these semi-private lessons balance structure and individualised coaching for faster progress.

1:1 Private Lessons
One-on-one. 100% focus.
Tailored instruction for nervous beginners, swimmers with additional needs, or advanced children refining technique.

Monthly membership or intensive holiday lessons

Most families join as members, enjoying consistent weekly lessons across the year. Prefer a focused boost? Our Holiday Crash Courses offer week-long intensive sessions during school holidays to fast-track confidence and technique.

Awards Week

Every milestone deserves celebration — big or small.
At the end of each stage, we celebrate with our much-loved Awards Week, where children receive:

These moments matter: for children, it’s a sense of pride. For parents, it’s proof of calm, steady progress.

Water Safety Week

Every milestone deserves celebration — big or small.
GetSetGo Children’s Swimming Lessons in London
Three times a year, we hold Water Safety Weeks, teaching vital real-world skills in a structured, fun learning session, including:

These fun, scenario-based sessions build confidence that goes beyond the pool — and give you peace of mind that your child truly knows how to stay safe.

FAQs

How do I know which stage my child should join?

Check our 7-stage guide — or just tell us what your child can currently do. We’ll place them where they’ll progress fastest.

Do you use armbands?

No, we teach the correct way from the beginning without building a reliance on any floatation device.

Can parents watch swimming lessons?

Yes, there’s a comfortable viewing area at every pool so you can follow your child’s progress every session.

What happens if we miss a lesson?

You can make up two missed lessons per year as part of your membership – just let us know in advance on 020 8050 0070, swim@get-set-go.com, or through your HomePortal app.

How quickly will my child's swimming progress?

Every child learns differently, but our small classes and continuous assessment mean steady, visible improvement every week.

Are instructors in the water?

Yes, our teachers always coach from in the pool for close support and clear demonstrations.

How do stages and awards work?

Children move through our seven swimming skill stages. At each milestone they receive a certificate, badge and sometimes a medal during Awards Week.

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Join thousands of families across London discovering GetSetSwim confidence – one splash at a time