Looking for a swimming instructor to come to your house? Private swimming lessons in your home are a convenient and effective way for children and adults to learn in a comfortable, familiar environment.
If you have access to a home or residential pool, arranging lessons at home can help swimmers build confidence faster with personalised 1:1 teaching.
Preparing properly for a swimming instructor visiting your home will help you get the most out of each lesson. Below are key things to consider before your first session.
Look for a swim school that provides qualified, experienced and DBS-checked instructors who can travel to your location. A professional instructor will tailor lessons to your needs, whether you are teaching a beginner, building confidence or improving technique.
If you are based in London or Surrey, you can enquire about private swimming lessons at home here.
Ask your instructor whether they provide equipment or if you need to supply items such as floats, kickboards or other teaching aids. Having the right equipment ready in advance helps lessons run smoothly.
Lessons should be tailored to the swimmer’s ability, whether focusing on water confidence, safety skills or stroke development.
Before your swimming instructor arrives, make sure your pool is clean, safe and ready for use. This includes:
Swimmers should wear comfortable swimwear that allows free movement in the water. We recommend using quality swimwear designed for swimming, as it performs better and lasts longer in chlorinated water.
Well-fitting swimwear helps swimmers focus on technique without distractions.
If you are using a shared or residential pool, check whether private swimming lessons are allowed. Some developments have rules regarding external instructors or pool usage.
Always ensure your setup complies with local safety guidance and regulations.
Most private swimming lessons at home last between 30 and 60 minutes. Shorter, focused sessions are often more effective, especially for younger swimmers.
Make sure swimmers are well-rested before lessons to get the most benefit.
Practising between sessions helps reinforce skills and build confidence. Even short practice sessions can make a big difference in progress.
If you are looking for private swimming lessons in your home, Blue Wave Swim School provides experienced instructors across London and Surrey.
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Easter 2021 Crash Course
Various lockdowns have held back my daughter’s swimming development so we opted for a crash 4 day course over Easter and she has come away from it much more confident and with a recognisable stroke as opposed to doggy paddle!
April 19, 2021, www.yell.com
Although I have only attended two lessons, Marjan’s bubbly personality makes you feel instantly at ease. During the lessons, the pool was not very busy which is a good thing (as opposed to public pools) for those who are anxious.
I would strongly recommend to adults who have experienced trauma with water at a certain time in their lives.
November 24, 2020, www.yell.com
My son has been going to swimming lessons at Blue Wave in Wimbledon for a few years now and thoroughly enjoys it. The teaching is great and the lessons well run. Helps to prepare him for when we finally get to go on holiday again!
September 26, 2020, www.yell.com
Highly Recommended
My son went to improve his swimming technique and found his instructor very helpful, very kind and patient. The school itself is very welcoming and feels safe for all the children who go there. I would highly recommend it.
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Excellent results
My son is 4 years-old and we were looking for weekend swimming classes in a nice environment that could bring good results. After some research we chose Blue Wave Swim. Our son has been having private lessons since the end of 2018 and he is progressing very well. We believe the professionalism of the team, the clean and tidy infrastructure, and the good care of the management are contributing for his development and confidence in the water. Thank you very much Blue Wave Swim!
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Awesome!
I am grateful to Marjan and her team at Blue Wave Swim for their hard work and for promoting happiness and enjoyment in swimming. It is amazing to watch the lessons, see the attention, the encouragement and the support the children receive. I have been impressed with my daughters’ progress and the fact that they love attending their classes and learning a vital life skill. Thank you very much. Great job!
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Superb Swimming School in Wimbledon
My daughter, who is now 7 years old, started with blue wave two years back and we have been very happy with her progress at the school. Initially we started with group lessons but once she got comfortable in water we moved her to semi private lessons, which made a lot of difference in her ability to learn swimming. As part of the smaller group she is better bonded with other children in the group and gets more attention from the swimming instructor, which is helping her advance her swimming skills. During her 2 years with blue wave, swimming instructors for my daughter have changed and while continuity in learning was maintained, I think this could have been managed better. Needless to say, she still goes and enjoys her time here and looks forward to her class every week. Overall we are very pleased with Blue Wave and would recommend them without any hesitation.
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Highly recommend
Highly recommend this swimming school. My daughter has been attending since she was 1 years old and she loves it. The teachers are very good with children and my daughter, who is now 4 years old is very confident in the water.
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Great
My daughter loves swimming! Since attending Blue Wave Swim School lessons her water confidence is high and that gives us peace of mind when she is playing near water. The staff are fantastic and the lessons are fun!
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
