What swimming programmes do you offer?

We offer Baby & Pre-school programmes including Floaties and Splashers, Kickers, Little Dippers, and Dippers and Dabblers, plus our Swim Academy, Aquanatal, and more.

How can I find a class in Dorset?

You can use the class search to find a class.

Can I become a Puddle Ducks swimming teacher?

You can explore becoming a Puddle Ducks Swimming Teacher through our teacher information.

Puddle Ducks Dorset | Swimming in Poole

Jane, the organiser at Puddle Ducks Dorset, has a message for the sports community. Puddle Ducks Dorset, located in Poole, offers a variety of swimming lessons for babies, pre-schoolers, and children. Jane and her team are focused on delivering high-quality teaching to help children build confidence and skills in the water.

Their Baby and Pre-school swimming programme is designed for infants from birth up to 4 years old. These sessions aim to strengthen the bond between parents and children through water-based activities. Jane relies on experienced teachers who use a progression of lesson plans to boost water confidence and nurture a love for swimming. Classes are held in warm pools with a maximum of ten children, guaranteeing individual attention and a secure learning environment.

The approach includes rhyme, music, and movement, drawing from extensive child development research. Puddle Ducks Dorset prides itself on being the only national baby swim school that is entirely child-led. Many children from their programme can swim over 10 metres before starting school.

For those aged 4 to 10, the Swim Academy programme teaches children to swim beautifully and efficiently while developing water safety and lifesaving skills. Jane ensures small class sizes for personalised attention. The experienced teachers make the lessons engaging with fun and varied activities, focusing on practise and repetition to perfect skills.

Puddle Ducks Dorset conducts lessons in carefully selected pools across Bournemouth, Poole, Ferndown, Blandford, New Milton, Christchurch, and Wimborne. These pools are chosen for their warm and welcoming environments, enhancing the swimming experience.

The team, led by Jane and Anna, the Head of Teaching in Dorset, consists of dedicated and qualified instructors passionate about teaching children to swim. The team includes talented teachers such as Carey, Liz, Frances, Josh, Lisa, and Lydia, all bringing their unique skills to foster a supportive learning environment.

Jane and her team at Puddle Ducks Dorset are committed to providing top-notch swimming lessons prioritising safety, skill development, and enjoyment in the water. Parents and children can trust in the expertise and dedication of the instructors to start a lifelong love for swimming and water activities. For more information or to enquire about classes, visit their website to contact Jane and her team.