Small Class Sizes Don’t Always Mean Better Swimming Lessons
- Bubble ‘n’ Kick Swim School
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Recently, a mum called our swim school with a concern many parents quietly experience.
Her child was participating in swimming lessons through their Prep class program. The class had only three students, which sounds ideal on paper. Smaller class sizes are often promoted as the key to better learning.
But she explained that despite the small group, her child wasn’t receiving the feedback or guidance needed to improve.
Her solution?She asked if we offered private lessons, hoping more one-on-one time might help her child progress.
And we completely understand that. Private lessons can be incredibly beneficial, and we do offer them for children who need extra support.
But this conversation also highlighted something important.
It’s Not Just About Class Size
A class of three students should absolutely allow a teacher to give meaningful instruction and feedback to each child.
When students aren’t progressing in small groups, the issue often isn’t the number of children in the class — it’s the quality of instruction happening in the water.
Strong swim teaching involves much more than supervising children while they swim back and forth.
Great instructors are constantly:
Observing technique
Identifying areas that need improvement
Communicating corrections clearly
Helping children understand how to improve
The Difference Between Teaching and Supervising
Some swim schools simply run students through the same routine every week.
Children kick across the pool.They practice floating.They repeat drills.
But without clear feedback and coaching, children often repeat the same mistakes, which slows their progress.
Teaching swimming properly requires instructors to:
Understand body positioning
Recognise technique errors
Adjust instruction for each child
Deliver feedback in a way children can actually understand
That’s what helps swimmers progress, not just participate.
Why This Matters for Parents
Many parents choose swim schools based on factors like:
Small class sizes
Affordable pricing
Convenient location
And while those things matter, they don’t always tell the full story.
Two swim schools might look very similar on paper.
Both might offer:
Small classes
Similar pricing
Similar programs
But the real difference lies in how instructors are trained to teach, observe, correct, and support swimmers.
Swimming Lessons Are an Investment
For families, swimming lessons are a commitment.
You invest your time, your weekly schedule, and your budget into helping your child develop an essential life skill.
And when that investment isn’t leading to progress, it can be incredibly frustrating.
The goal of every lesson should be to help children:
Improve their skills
Build confidence
Develop real swimming ability
Become safer around water
At Bubble’n’Kick
At Bubble’n’Kick, we believe that progress comes from quality instruction.
Our instructors are trained to:
Identify technique improvements
Provide clear corrections
Communicate with children in ways they understand
Support every swimmer’s development
Because while small class sizes help, what really matters is what the teacher does with that time.
When instruction is clear, purposeful, and supportive, children don’t just attend swimming lessons.
They grow into capable, confident swimmers.
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