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ABOUT US
On Your Marks, Get Set…Swim
The GetSetGo Swim Academy is London's premier swimming tuition provider offering lessons to babies, children and adults.
Founded by entrepreneurs, friends, and mums Claire and Alina, GetSetGo is London’s leading swim academy—built on 40+ years of combined experience in the leisure industry.
Our best-in-class learn-to-swim programme, expert instructors, and beautiful pools create a space where families feel welcome, supported, and inspired. We’re passionate about water safety, confident technique, and meaningful progress at every stage.
Grow!
Fun fuels focus. By blending playful energy with structured, progressive learning, we create an environment where children build confidence, stay motivated, and keep moving forward—one splash at a time.
Celebrate!
Every child’s journey is worth cheering for. From first kicks to big breakthroughs, we honour progress, build self-belief, and support each other like a true swim family.
Belong!
We’re more than a swim school—we’re a welcoming community. Every child is seen, supported, and valued here, no matter where their journey begins.
Excel!
We bring expertise, care, and intention to every lesson—helping each child develop strong skills, grow in confidence, and reach their full potential in and out of the water.
Our Vision
Our vision is to foster a lifelong love of water, empowering every child through joyful swimming experiences, measurable progress, and mastery of essential life skills.
Our Team
Meet the team behind GetSetGo—caring experts who nurture your child’s progress, celebrate every achievement, and support their journey every step of the way.
Alessandro Della Bella
I believe every child is capable. My role is to guide, encourage, and celebrate each success, no matter how small.
Bella Hirst
Specialising in stroke refinement and swim drills, I work closely with each swimmer to unlock their personal best.
Dominic LeFondre
Friendly, encouraging, and patient instructor who loves helping children discover their potential and feel safe and happy in the pool.
Emily Cass
I specialise in helping swimmers move past fear and into freedom, with calm support and practical, achievable steps.
Emre Sengul
Energetic and upbeat, I specialise in group sessions that balance structure with fun, building both skills and team spirit.
Felipe Brandao
I teach with patience and positivity, creating a supportive environment where children can thrive in and out of the pool
Francesca Rivieccio
I believe swimming should be fun, empowering, and safe. I help swimmers grow at their own pace with encouragement and care.
Icaro Del Mar
Creative, compassionate, and committed to every child’s journey, I turn pool time into progress through games, goals, and great vibes.
Kate Sanders
With over 18 years of teaching, I specialise in stroke development, swim safety, and confidence building across all age groups.
Marcelo Siqueira
Dedicated to helping every child feel seen, supported, and successful in their swimming journey—one stroke at a time.
Marcelo Venturini
I bring encouragement and expertise to every session, helping swimmers of all ages thrive with confidence, skill, and smiles.
Ralph Kannor
Enthusiastic swim coach with a focus on fun, fitness, and skill. I make learning to swim a joy, not a chore!
Ronaldo Terra
Whether it’s learning to float or mastering butterfly, I teach with patience, purpose, and a passion for progress.
Scott Fairbairn
Passionate about promoting water safety and technique, I love watching children grow stronger and more self-assured each week.
Shenay Kokoz
I combine a warm teaching style with strong technical knowledge to help all ages progress confidently and consistently.
Tracy Foster
Fun, focus, and fundamental skills—my approach builds strong swimmers who feel great in the water and proud on land.
Catch us on Instagram
@getsetgoswimacademy
Come and work for us
At GetSetGo, our team is our greatest strength. Here, you’ll be encouraged to embrace our values, contribute your ideas, and grow alongside a team that supports, uplifts, and inspires one another.
We believe in continuous learning, mutual respect, and shared success—and together, we’re shaping the future of swimming education while making a real difference in the lives of every student we teach.
Swimming Teacher
- Putney
Inspire swimmers of all ages! Create a fun, energetic environment while teaching skills, building confidence, and promoting water safety.
Swimming Teacher
- Fulham
Inspire swimmers of all ages! Create a fun, energetic environment while teaching skills, building confidence, and promoting water safety.
Swimming Teacher
- Golders Green
Inspire swimmers of all ages! Create a fun, energetic environment while teaching skills, building confidence, and promoting water safety.
What our members think
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!
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!
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!
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.
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. 
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. 
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! 
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. 
Very good 👍.
The staff are nice and the teachers (mine is philipe) are very helpful.
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! 
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.
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!!
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!
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!
