Small-Group baby and toddler swim sessions

Parents who want smaller groups, warmer water or flexible times, including those with babies who need extra reassurance.

Higher price per family for small groups or one-to-one lessons, sold as short courses or blocks of sessions. Fewer sessions are needed to make a living, but each one takes more finding.

• Qualified baby and toddler swim teacher
• Warm, reassuring manner with families
• Building relationships with venue owners

• Insurance covering swimming teaching in the specific venue, and check the venue's own cover
• Who provides lifeguard or pool supervision, as requirements vary by venue; check before you start
• Safeguarding and DBS checks if you work with another teacher or assistant
• Reliance on one or two venues, which could withdraw or change prices

Startup costs are typically around £600 to £2,500, depending on equipment, insurance and the venues you use. These are estimates, so ask venues and insurers for quotes before you plan your budget.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £1,800, depending on how many sessions you run and how many families attend. Smaller groups mean fewer customers per session, so your timetable and pricing matter.

Check that your insurance covers swimming teaching in the specific venue, and what the venue's own cover includes. Check who provides lifeguard or pool supervision, whether safeguarding and DBS checks apply if you work with others, and how reliant you are on one or two venues.