Better Swim School
Foundation lessons for children aged 4 and over, with groups based on swimming ability. Choose a centre to check its courses.
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Children’s swimming lessons in London
Find a lesson for your child’s age and swimming ability.
Explore swim schools
Compare the pool and teaching format first. These are official enquiry routes; current dates, fees and spaces need confirmation.
SwimWay
Kensington / Holland Park · W8 7QG
Private 1:1 and semi-private 1:2. Ask the school which age group fits your child.
Private and semi-private children’s lessons at a Kensington / Holland Park pool (W8 7QG). The school uses your child’s date of birth to find suitable classes; check times and fees in its booking form.
Explore lessons ↗Angel Swim London
Jack Tizard School, Shepherd’s Bush · W12 7PA
Small group, 4 children to 1 instructor. 3 years – 7 years.
Small group lessons for ages 3–7 at Jack Tizard School, Shepherd’s Bush (W12 7PA). The form asks about preferred days and swimming ability; confirm current course dates and fees with the school.
Explore lessons ↗School information reviewed 2026-10-03. This is a starting shortlist, not all London lessons.
Published programmes to explore
Compare ages, times and prices
| Activity | Age | Location | Timetable | Published price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim School - Swimbies - Paddlers (2-3yrs) | 2 years – 3 years 11 months | New Barnet Leisure Centre · EN4 8XE | Next session: 13 Oct 2026, 12:45 | £46.80 · per month |
| Swimming lessons · Stage 1 Sat 09:15 Em | 0 months – 16 years | Northolt Leisure Centre · UB5 4AB | Next session: 10 Oct 2026, 09:15 | £109.45 |
| Children's swimming lessons — Shepherd's Bush | 3 years – 7 years | Jack Tizard School swimming pool · W12 7PA | ||
| Breaststroke Clinic | 3 years – 18 years | Becontree Heath Leisure Centre · RM10 7FH | £7.00 | |
| Swim School - Swimbies - Dippers (3-12months) | 3 months – 1 year | New Barnet Leisure Centre · EN4 8XE | Next session: 13 Oct 2026, 11:45 | £46.80 · per month |
| Swimming lessons · Stage 5 Tues 16.30 M.Q | 0 months – 16 years | Rainham Leisure Centre · RM13 9YG | Next session: 13 Oct 2026, 16:30 | £110.00 |
| Cc W Safety Sat 13:00 | 3 years – 18 years | Westcroft Leisure Centre · SM5 2TG | Free | |
| Swim School - Swimbies - Splashers (13-24months) | 1 year 1 month – 2 years | The Eltham Centre · SE9 1HA | Next session: 11 Oct 2026, 09:30 | £45.00 · per month |
| Swimming lessons · Stage 1 Sat 11:15 Vp | 0 months – 16 years | Moberly Sports Centre · NW10 3NB | Next session: 10 Oct 2026, 11:15 | £110.55 |
| Cc Relay & Game Sat 12:30 | 3 years – 18 years | Westcroft Leisure Centre · SM5 2TG | Free |
Lesson programmes
Check the teaching level and who can join with the organiser.
Sportregular
Swim School - Swimbies - Paddlers (2-3yrs)
By Better
Swimming lessons: Swim School - Swimbies - Paddlers (2-3yrs).
2 years – 3 years 11 monthsNew Barnet Leisure Centre · EN4 8XE
Next session: 13 Oct 2026, 12:45
£46.80 · per month
Published monthly lesson price
Sportregular
Swim School - Swimbies - Dippers (3-12months)
By Better
Swimming lessons: Swim School - Swimbies - Dippers (3-12months).
3 months – 1 yearNew Barnet Leisure Centre · EN4 8XE
Next session: 13 Oct 2026, 11:45
£46.80 · per month
Published monthly lesson price
Sportregular
Swim School - Swimbies - Splashers (13-24months)
By Better
Swimming lessons: Swim School - Swimbies - Splashers (13-24months).
1 year 1 month – 2 yearsThe Eltham Centre · SE9 1HA
Next session: 11 Oct 2026, 09:30
£45.00 · per month
Published monthly lesson price
Ask about a suitable group
These listings offer an enquiry or waiting-list route. Confirm dates, fees and available places before booking.
regular
Children's swimming lessons — Shepherd's Bush
Children's swimming lessons in a small group (4 children to 1 instructor) for ages 3–7 at Jack Tizard School, Shepherd's Bush. The organiser's public form asks for the child's…
3 years – 7 yearsJack Tizard School swimming pool · W12 7PA
Stage and specialist sessions
A named stage, stroke clinic or water-safety course has its own entry requirements. These are not automatically beginner lessons.
Sportcourse
Swimming lessons · Stage 1 Sat 09:15 Em
Learning to swim is a key life skill for any child. Swimming lessons teach independence, allows them to get active while enjoying themselves, gives them the ability to get…
0 months – 16 yearsNortholt Leisure Centre · UB5 4AB
Next session: 10 Oct 2026, 09:15
£109.45
Oxygen - Junior
Sportregular
Breaststroke Clinic
We run swimming crash courses during every school holiday, which are perfect for all swimmers – young and old, regardless of swimming skill – to help them make rapid progress and…
3 years – 18 yearsBecontree Heath Leisure Centre · RM10 7FH
£7.00
Oxygen - Junior
Sportcourse
Swimming lessons · Stage 5 Tues 16.30 M.Q
Learning to swim is a key life skill for any child. Swimming lessons teach independence, allows them to get active while enjoying themselves, gives them the ability to get…
0 months – 16 yearsRainham Leisure Centre · RM13 9YG
Next session: 13 Oct 2026, 16:30
£110.00
Oxygen - Junior
Sportregular
Cc W Safety Sat 13:00
We run swimming crash courses during every school holiday, which are perfect for all swimmers – young and old, regardless of swimming skill – to help them make rapid progress and…
3 years – 18 yearsWestcroft Leisure Centre · SM5 2TG
Free
Oxygen - Junior
Sportcourse
Swimming lessons · Stage 1 Sat 11:15 Vp
Learning to swim is a key life skill for any child. Swimming lessons teach independence, allows them to get active while enjoying themselves, gives them the ability to get…
0 months – 16 yearsMoberly Sports Centre · NW10 3NB
Next session: 10 Oct 2026, 11:15
£110.55
Oxygen - Junior
Sportregular
Cc Relay & Game Sat 12:30
We run swimming crash courses during every school holiday, which are perfect for all swimmers – young and old, regardless of swimming skill – to help them make rapid progress and…
3 years – 18 yearsWestcroft Leisure Centre · SM5 2TG
Free
Oxygen - Junior
Choosing a suitable group
A family swim or public pool session is different from a taught lesson. Ask which stage fits your child's swimming ability, whether a parent needs to be in the water and what the course fee covers. Confirm the exact pool and available places before booking.
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Before you book swimming lessons
Which lesson is right for a five-year-old?
Start with both age and water confidence. Angel Swim’s Shepherd’s Bush form lists a children’s group for ages 3–7. SwimWay offers children’s lessons by ability, including beginners. Ask the instructor to confirm the right group; an age range alone does not establish swimming level.
Does a parent need to get in the pool?
Parent-and-baby lessons differ from independent children’s lessons. Check the parent’s role, viewing arrangements and any additional support your child needs with the organiser before choosing a group.
Can I book the next lesson here?
Follow the organiser’s link to check the current course. An enquiry or preferred-day form is not a reservation. Confirm the exact pool, dates, available space and whether the fee covers one lesson or a whole term.
Are family swimming sessions lessons?
A public or family swim is time in the pool, rather than a taught course. For learning to swim, choose an instructor-led programme and check the stage or beginner requirements.