Our school holiday swimming crash courses help children make rapid progress through short, intensive lessons on consecutive weekday mornings. They’re ideal for half-terms, Easter and the summer holidays, especially if weekly lessons don’t fit your family’s routine. Next Course: October Half-Term 2026 Our October half-term crash course runs Monday 26th to Friday 30th October 2026, …

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Providing boutique 1:1 private, 1:2 semi-private, and 1:3 micro-group swimming lessons at private pools in Wimbledon (SW19) and Wandsworth (SW18)—serving families across Wimbledon, Wandsworth, Putney, Fulham, and Kingston. Select Your Preferred Swim Format Choose Your Booking or Enquiry Option Below Warm, low-sensory 25m private school pools in Wimbledon College (SW19) & Aspire Centre (SW18) Next: …

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Looking for Swimming Teacher Jobs in Wimbledon and Southwest London? Last updated: 04 August, 2026, for the 2026 Summer Crash Course Updated August 2026 Are you a qualified swimming teacher looking for rewarding teaching work in Wimbledon or South West London? At Blue Wave Swim School, we are always interested in hearing from enthusiastic, reliable …

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1:1 & Semi-Private Summer Swimming Crash Courses in SW London Skip the endless cycle of weekly term-time classes. Our high-impact, 5-day summer intensives provide rapid progress for children of all abilities. Whether your child needs to conquer intense water anxiety or is looking to get faster, refine stroke technique, and master new strokes, our specialized …

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Learn How To Put a Swim Cap on for your child before Swim Lesson Your child is desperate to get in the swimming pool and the lesson is about to start but, you are struggling with the swim cap and just keep trying to pull the cap over the head without any success! The swim …

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Should Children Wear Swimming Goggles? Expert Advice for Parents By Marjan Moosavi, founder of Blue Wave Swim School Swimming goggles are now a normal part of most children’s swimming kit. Many parents buy goggles before their child can swim, often because they want lessons to feel easier and more comfortable. But one of the questions …

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Olympic Swimming History: From 1896 to Paris 2024 The modern Olympic Games began in the late 19th century, with the first Olympics held in Greece in 1896. Inspired by the ancient Olympic games, swimming has been a core pillar of the Summer Games since their inception. However, while swimming was essential to the modern era, …

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Planning Your Children’s May Half-Term Holidays in London The May half-term is fast approaching! Unless you are heading abroad, you’ll have a full week to keep the kids active and engaged. Have you planned their activities yet? While dance, football, and tennis are great, swimming remains one of the most popular and essential skills to …

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Upcoming Children’s Swimming Crash Courses in Wimbledon for 2026 Last Update: 7th May 2026 Looking for a productive way to spend the school breaks in 2026? While many families heading out of town, we are opening the fast-track to swimming success right here in Wimbledon. Following our successful February and Easter sessions, we are now …

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Many parents assume that if their child has done school swimming, they are “safe in the water”. But national and local evidence suggests the reality is more complicated. By the end of primary school, children in England are expected to swim competently, confidently and proficiently over at least 25 metres, use a range of strokes …

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