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Quantitative analysis calculated frequencies with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI), and thematic analysis was applied to open\u2010ended qualitative responses.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Most providers (63%) reported increased enrolment (95% CI 53%\u201372%) and 58% noted boosted income (95% CI 48%\u201367%) since program commencement. Sixty\u2010nine percent observed more new enrolments (95% CI 60%\u201378%), leading to additional classes (57%; 95% CI 47%\u201367%) and teaching staff hours (59%; 95% CI 49%\u201368%). Increased pool space usage (36%; 95% CI 27%\u201346%) and non\u2010teaching staff hours (36%; 95% CI 26%\u201345%) were noted. Key themes derived from open\u2010ended question responses included swim schools' operational impacts (such as promotional opportunities, student retention and increased administration) and family effects, such as improved affordability and earlier enrolment.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Findings highlight benefits such as increased enrolment and income, alongside industry challenges in staffing and resourcing. 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