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Puddle Ducks Worcestershire is a renowned baby swimming school located in Worcester. Owned by Suzanne and Gary Horton, the school offers a range of swimming classes for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. They operate in various locations including Barnt Green, Kidderminster, Malvern, Stratford-on-Avon, Feckenham, and Stourbridge.
One of their primary programmes is the Baby & Pre-school swimming lessons. These classes provide a unique bonding experience between parents and their babies. With progressive lesson plans, the expert teachers at Puddle Ducks instil water-confidence and a love for swimming in the little ones. The classes are conducted in warm pools with a maximum of ten children, ensuring individual attention and a comfortable environment.
Based on extensive child development research, the classes incorporate rhyme, music, and movement to facilitate learning. Puddle Ducks is proud to be the only national baby swim school that is 100% child-led. The lessons are so effective that many children who have gone through their programme can swim over 10 metres before starting school.
For primary-school children aged 4 to 10 years, Puddle Ducks offers the Swim Academy. This programme focuses on teaching children to swim beautifully and efficiently, while also developing essential water safety and lifesaving skills. With small class sizes, each child receives the right level of support and attention. The classes are designed to be fun, lively, varied, and exciting, keeping the children engaged and challenged in the water.
Puddle Ducks believes in learning through experience, fun, and repetition, and their classes reflect these principles.
If you're unsure about which class is suitable for your child, Puddle Ducks provides detailed information about each class level on their website, along with videos showcasing their classes in action. They have classes for babies aged 0–6 months (Floaties), 6–15 months (Splashers), 15–30 months (Kickers), 30 months to 4 years (Little Dippers), and progression classes for the older ones (Dippers). The Swim Academy is specifically designed for children aged 4–10 years.
Puddle Ducks is proud to prioritise water safety and personal survival skills in all of their lessons. From the youngest babies to the older swimmers, these skills are woven into every class. Additionally, the school actively participates in charitable initiatives. In October 2023, they supported Charity Water Safety Awareness Week, contributing to a fantastic charity that provides pyjamas to children in hospitals.
With a 4. 7/5. 0 rating and glowing customer reviews, Puddle Ducks Worcestershire has established itself as a trusted and highly regarded swimming school in Worcester. Their dedication to teaching children to swim and promoting water safety sets them apart.
To learn more about their programmes and schedule, you can contact them at 01905 888346 or email worcestershire@puddleducks. Com. Follow them on social media for updates and insights into their classes.
