Nicholas P
Hi, I’m Nick. I’ve been an Swim England Level 2 swimming teacher since 2022, and over the past three years, I’ve had the privilege of sharing my love of swimming with students of all ages.
My connection with the water goes back to my childhood, where I discovered not just fun, but a deep sense of peace and excitement. I believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience swimming in the same joyful and rewarding way.
My goal is not just to teach technique, but to help you develop a genuine appreciation for the water. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced swimmer, I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way.
I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your swimming goals.
Qualifications And Professional Memberships
- Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher
- Enhanced DBS Checked
- Fully Insured
Expertise
- Nervous Beginners
- Building Water Confidence
- Teaching Children Through Play
- Teaching Adults
- Technique Development
"Encouraging motivating, friendly and professional instructor, who makes every lesson count. Our son has had 2 lessons thus far and has made great progress & is finally enjoying learning to swim 🏊♂️."
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Trustpilot Review
My 4 year-old daughter loves her swimming lessons
My 4 year-old daughter really loves her lessons and looks forward to every lessons with them. She quickly built confidence in water and progresses each time. She knows the name of every teacher as she has fun learning with them. Sadly, one of her teacher, Eloise is moving place and my girl said she's gonna miss her because she's very kind.
Trustpilot Review
Bristol lessons with Jan & Nikolas
My son has swimming lessons in Bristol with both Jan & Nikolas - his swimming has come on brilliantly & his confidence has grown so much. We love the way that both instructors get the best out of him, they are super helpful & build him up by focusing on the positives rather than any negative points about his swimming. My son loves coming to the lessons & is keen for more! Jan is particular is really focused on encouraging him to be the best he can be & is excellent at liaising with us as parents asking us what it is that we want from the lessons too.
Trustpilot Review
Go for it - you won't be disappointed
My experience with Swim Expert was Brilliant. I was a beginner insomuch as I had never swam more than 3 stokes without stopping. Never went out of my depth and most certainly did not like splashing. I'm almost 62 and felt like it would be a struggle for anyone to take on an old woman wanting to swim. Nicholas was so patient, encouraging and friendly. I was so nervous for the first few weeks as I was not confident and although would get in the water I would not swim more than a couple of strokes before stopping. Never going out of my depth and hated water in my face. To have someone in the pool with me and the confidence that they would help if I needed it was so reassuring. Understanding my fears, goals and apprehension was so nice. After the first lesson I was jumping for joy. Buzzing!!! for the next 9 lessons I looked forward to seeing what I could next achieve. The encouragement from Nicholas was never ending. Always telling me that I could do it. He taught me to tread water, swim a full length without stopping, breathing/relaxing and to float on my back. I now swim twice a week in my local pool. Thank you Swim Expert and a huge thank you to Nicholas - couldn't have got where I am today without you.
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Swim faster, smarter and more confidently with 1-to-1 instruction from the UK’s leading swim specialists
- Private 1-to-1 Lessons for focused learning
- Tailored Coaching Plans based on ability
- Expert Coaches across premier UK venues
- Locations all over England
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FAQs
Here are a list of our most frequently asked questions from our valued customers.
That’s a tough one. How long is that piece of string? During your first lessons we will discuss your current abilities and your goals and set lesson plans that are sensible. Your instructor is the best person to give you a reasonable answer to this question once you have had a lesson or two with him or her.
Yes, unlike a lot of companies, we encourage our teachers to get in the water when needed to either demonstrate, support, or otherwise assist you in the learning process.
The most cost effective way to take lessons is to book in ‘blocks’ of lesson, and that’s how most of our customers book with us. However if you are unsure and want to try us out then you can always book a single lesson. Remember that all our lessons are backed by our progression guarantee so there is no reason not to book more than one lesson!
Lessons are generally either 30 or 60 minutes in duration. Most childrens’ lessons are 30 minutes, most adults 60 minutes, but this is dependent on your goals and needs. Why not phone the office today on 0330 111 29 29 to discuss which would be best for you?
Most likely, we have dealt with many clients with special needs and several of our instructors have additional interest or qualifications in this respect. Why not phone the office today on 0330 111 29 29 to discuss your particular needs?
Yes, our lessons are suitable for people with water anxiety. Our instructors have extensive experience supporting nervous swimmers and use gentle, confidence‑building techniques to help you overcome fear, make steady progress, and begin enjoying the water at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Unlike many swim schools, we operate all year round and are able to offer lessons also on many Bank Holidays. Simply enquire about the dates you are interested in.
Yes — in most cases you can continue lessons with the same instructor. Our instructors usually work at the same venue on the same day or across multiple days, so you can book sessions that align with their schedule. If an unexpected situation arises, such as your instructor being unwell, we will arrange another qualified instructor to teach your lesson.
Yes, you will need to bring your own towel. Towels are not provided at any of our venues (although some may charge for one if you forget to bring your towel with you)
Yes if, for example, you have two children then you can book a block of lessons and decide which child is to have which of the lessons.
Yes. All our venues allow a parent to watch their child having a lesson – some from poolside others from a viewing area. Facilities for more than one parent to view may be limited at some venues so please respect this one parent rule in this instance.
We accept most major debit or credit cards (except American Express) either via our website or by telephone payment to our office. We do not accept cash/cheques nor direct bank payments.