Intensive Swimming Lessons in Dorset
Build confidence in the water and learn skills that will last a lifetime!
Typically taking place in school holidays or half terms, with lessons held on consecutive days, our intensive swimming lesson courses give children the opportunity to build confidence, practise key skills and make focused progress in the water.
They are suitable for children who are new to swimming, those who need extra support with a particular skill, or benefit from additional practice.
Our intensive swimming lessons take place consecutively over 3 – 4 days, lasting 30 minutes per session at either Talbot Primary School or Hamworthy Park Junior School.
What happens during Intensive Swimming Courses
Where possible, your child will have the same swimming teacher each day. This consistency allows the teacher to understand their needs, build on progress from the previous lesson and provide a familiar, reassuring experience. On rare occasions, such as staff sickness, a different teacher may need to cover the session.
Our small-group intensive lessons have no more than five swimmers per class. We keep group sizes small so that each swimmer receives the individual attention and support needed to develop their skills.
Lessons are structured around the needs and abilities of the swimmers in the group and may focus on confidence, stroke technique, breathing, coordination or specific skills that require additional practice.
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Benefits of intensive swimming lessons with Individuality Swimming
Focused skill development
Attending lessons on consecutive days gives children regular opportunities to practise and reinforce their swimming skills. This repeated practice can help improve technique, coordination and confidence in the water.
Building water confidence
For children who feel nervous or unsure in the water, an intensive course provides consistent, supported exposure over several days. Our teachers work at each child’s pace, helping them build trust and become comfortable in the pool.
Boost during the school holidays
Intensive courses are a great way to maintain momentum during breaks from regular lessons. They are particularly useful for swimmers who attend one of our term-time-only venues.
Preparation for holidays
Families may choose an intensive course before a holiday to help their child feel more confident around the pool. Lessons support safer swimming habits, but children should always be closely supervised around water.
Specific swimming goals
Intensive lessons can provide extra time to focus on a particular skill. With consecutive lessons, swimmers can practise the same techniques regularly, receive focused feedback from their teacher and build on what they learned in the previous session.
Intensive Course FAQ’s
Are intensive swimming lessons suitable for beginners?
Yes, our Non-Swimmer Intensive courses are great for complete beginners!
Which pools do you offer the intensive swimming lessons at?
Talbot Primary School and Hamworthy Park Junior School
How much do the intensive swimming lessons cost?
Our Intensive courses are a total of £69.20 for group, or £157 for a 1-1.
Courses are booked as a complete block of consecutive lessons.
How many children are in each class?
Our small-group intensive lessons have a maximum of five swimmers. We also offer one-to-one and two-to-one intensive lessons, subject to availability.
What age are the lessons suitable for?
Our intensive courses are suitable from age 3.
Can my child earn their swimming badges during the intensive swimming lessons?
Yes, our intensive courses follow the same badge scheme as our weekly lessons.
Does my child need to attend weekly lessons with Individuality Swimming?
No. Intensive courses are open to both existing swimmers and children who do not currently attend our weekly lessons.
Will my child have the same teacher each day?
Where possible, your child will have the same swimming teacher throughout the course. This helps provide consistency and allows the teacher to build on their progress each day. Occasionally, a different teacher may need to cover due to sickness or other unforeseen circumstances.
How do I know which course to book?
Courses are grouped according to swimming ability. Please review the course description carefully when booking. If you are unsure which level is suitable, contact our team before booking.
What happens if my child misses a lesson?
Because intensive courses run as a fixed block over consecutive days, missed lessons cannot usually be rearranged or refunded. Please check the course dates carefully before booking.
How do I book an intensive swimming course?
The next available course dates can be booked through our online booking system, any further dates can be booked over the phone on 01202 031701. Places are limited and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Are private intensive lessons available?
Yes. We offer one-to-one and two-to-one intensive lesson courses.
Can intensive lessons replace regular weekly lessons?
Intensive courses are designed to provide a focused boost over the school holidays. They can support progress and reinforce skills, but regular weekly lessons provide the best opportunity for continued, long-term development.