Swim Classes
Swim England Distance Awards
Water Safety Level 1
Individual swimming and water-confidence goals
Small classes designed to provide focused, individual support.
Maximum 4 swimmers per class
Lessons adapted to each swimmer's individual needs and stage of development.
A structured programme based on Swim England Alpha Steps.
Regular assessment and progress monitoring.
A focus on water confidence, swimming skills, safety and independence.
Teachers supported with specialist Autism Swim and neurodiversity training.
CHILDRENS SWIMMING LESSONS
Small-group swimming lessons for children in East London
Our children’s swimming lessons help swimmers build confidence, develop strong swimming skills and progress at their own pace in a supportive, structured environment.
Lessons follow the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme, with swimmers placed in classes according to their ability and stage of development.
We keep our classes deliberately small so teachers can give each swimmer more individual attention, feedback and support. Lessons combine skill development, water confidence and swimming technique, helping children become safer and more confident in the water.
Whether your child is taking their first independent swimming lessons or progressing through the Swim England stages, our aim is to provide clear progression while keeping lessons positive and enjoyable.
Children’s swimming lessons are available at selected Love to Swim locations across East London.
PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS
One-to-one swimming lessons for adults and children
Our private swimming lessons provide focused, one-to-one tuition tailored to the swimmer’s individual goals, confidence and ability.
Private lessons are suitable for complete beginners, nervous swimmers, children who benefit from individual attention, and more experienced swimmers who want to improve technique.
With the full attention of a qualified swimming teacher, each lesson can focus on the areas that matter most — whether that’s building water confidence, improving stroke technique, developing breathing skills or progressing more quickly.
Private swimming lessons are available for both adults and children at selected Love to Swim locations in East London.
FEMALE-ONLY SWIMMING LESSONS
Supportive swimming lessons for women and girls
Our female-only swimming lessons provide a welcoming environment for women and girls who prefer to swim with female teachers and without male spectators.
These sessions are suitable for a range of cultural, religious and personal preferences, with modest swimwear welcomed.
Lessons focus on building water confidence, improving swimming technique and developing fitness at a comfortable pace. They are suitable for both beginners and improvers, with small-group teaching and individual support throughout.
Our female-only swimming lessons are led by qualified female swimming teachers and are designed to help participants feel comfortable, supported and confident in the water.
Female-only swimming lessons are available at Stepney All Saints School in East London.
ADULT & TODDLER LESSONS
Swimming lessons for children aged 2–3 with a parent or carer in the water
Our adult and toddler swimming lessons help young children become comfortable and confident in the water while learning alongside a parent or carer.
Lessons follow the Swim England framework for early years swimming, with a focus on water confidence, safe movement, early swimming skills and familiarity with the pool environment.
A parent or carer joins the child in the water throughout the lesson, helping them feel secure while supporting their early swimming development through simple activities and games.
These sessions provide a positive introduction to swimming and help prepare children for independent lessons when they are ready.
Adult and toddler swimming lessons are available at selected Love to Swim locations in East London.
ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS
Small-group swimming lessons for adult beginners and improvers
Our adult swimming lessons are designed for complete beginners, nervous swimmers and improvers who want to build confidence and develop stronger swimming skills.
We keep class sizes small so each swimmer receives focused support and individual feedback from a qualified swimming teacher.
Lessons can help you improve water confidence, breathing, stroke technique, coordination and overall swimming ability at a pace that suits you.
Whether you are learning to swim for the first time or improving your technique, our supportive approach is designed to help you feel more confident, capable and comfortable in the water.
Adult swimming lessons are available at selected Love to Swim locations across East London.
AUTISM SWIMMING LESSONS IN EAST LONDON
Specialised, supportive swimming lessons for autistic children
Love to Swim provides small-group Autism swimming lessons for children in East London, with classes at Stepney All Saints in Tower Hamlets and Crowne Plaza London Docklands in Newham.
Our lessons provide a structured, supportive environment where swimmers can develop water confidence, swimming skills and independence at their own pace. Teaching is adapted to each swimmer's individual needs, communication style, confidence and ability.
Our Autism Swim Programme
Our Autism Swim programme follows the Swim England Alpha Steps framework, supporting swimmers to develop confidence, independence and essential swimming skills through achievable, progressive steps.
Where appropriate, swimmers can also work towards:
Progress is assessed regularly and recorded on the Love to Swim Home Portal, allowing parents and carers to follow their child's development.
Why choose Love to Swim?
Our aim is to help every swimmer feel safe, supported and successful in the water while progressing at a pace that is right for them.
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