Blog - Archive for May 2010

We're Finalists!!

The finalists for the prestigious What’s On 4 2010 Awards have just been announced – and Puddle Ducks, is delighted to have discovered her business is amongst them!

The award programme, supported by Prima Baby and Pregnancy magazine, celebrates the best activities across the UK, as nominated and voted for by parents. Puddle Ducks is finalist for the Best National Pre-schooler Development Activity (open to any class or activity for pre-school children that runs across most of the UK). The competition was very tough with groups and teachers nominated from across the UK.

Posted: Friday, 21st May 2010
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Southampton Franchise Baby Swimmers Win 'Face of Puddle Ducks'

Baby swimmer Esme wins Face of Puddle Ducks

Three babies from the Dorset and Southampton franchise (Esme Mowlem, Freddie Turner and Millie Porter) were thrilled to learn that they had won the “face of Puddle Ducks” and will appear on all the company’s national advertising for 2010.

All children attend Puddle Ducks pre-school swimming classes in Poole and Bournemouth and were selected from thousands of underwater photographs taken throughout the country for Puddle Ducks.

Photographer, Colex Photography, says " the photos from this particular photo shoot were outstanding - all the babies were so enthusiastic and the water quality was beautiful".

Teacher and local franchisee, Jane Bozic says: “I am so excited that Esme, Freddie and Millie have won this.

Posted: Monday, 10th May 2010 by Tracy
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BABIES WHO SWIM WILL OUTPERFORM PEERS IN LATER LIFE

Puddle Ducks Baby Swim Teachers Feb 2010

The following article appeared in the Daily Express Friday 30th April 2010. Of course, none of us are surprised - are you?!

'BABIES who are taught to swim outperform their peers later in life, a study claimed last night.

Experts found that teaching them to swim helps develop a range of skills including balance and movement.

Scientists studied 19 children who had swimming classes for about five months from the age of two to three months and a control group of 19 non-swimmers.

Posted: Tuesday, 4th May 2010 by Tracy
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