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Nicola Codd
Franchise Owner
I launched Puddle Ducks baby and pre school swimming classes in Doncaster and South Humberside in 2014 and since then I have had the pleasure of teaching hundreds of babies and children.
I really do believe that there is no greater skill you can teach your child. I began taking my son Chester to swimming classes when he was five months old and I saw the benefits to both myself and him. His confidence grew and I adored being in the water with him, watching his skills develop. I'm now expecting my third baby and can't wait to introduce them to the pool.
As well as teaching valuable water safety skills, our classes are fun too and I love seeing your little ones progress.
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Tina Cawood
Office Manager
I joined Puddle Ducks as a customer when my little boy was 5 months old (he is 2 and a half years now) and loved the classes and the whole ethos of Puddle Ducks, especially how they teach babies/children such an important life skill. When an opportunity came up to work for Puddle Ducks I immediately jumped at the chance to join the team.
My role as the Office Manager is mainly focused on customer service, dealing with new enquiries, bookings, queries and above all ensuring our customers are getting the best experience from swimming with Puddle Ducks!
When not working I enjoy spending time with my two favourite boys (My husband and son) and our two dogs, as well as socialising with family and friends - with an occasional glass of prosecco thrown in for good measure!!
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Sarah Priestley
Teacher
Sarah teaches at Rossington Hall, Dinnington and Kelford School. I joined Puddle Ducks as a Poolside Assistant in October 2016, but decided to take the 'plunge' and train to become a teacher. I qualified and began teaching classes at Heatherwood School, DW Fitness Selby and Aegir School in 2018 and I love it! The best part of my job is seeing the children I teach gain confidence in the water and progress to safe and happy swimmers.
A mum of two myself, the whole family love swimming and generally having fun in the water. We love to spend time at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park and being outdoors - I have three dogs (and five tortoises!). I also love gardening when I have the time.
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Gill Dove
Teacher
I joined Puddle Ducks in September 2018 and worked as Poolside Assistant at Marshchapel and Signhills, before qualifying to be a teacher in December 2018.
Prior to this I worked in fashion and clothing design from leaving university at 21, so quite a change! The best thing about it is that it doesn't feel like a job, it's so much fun.
Gill teaches at Signhills Academy.
We have just moved back to the Cleethorpes area where I grew up, to give my young children a more outdoor lifestyle. Having been a keen swimmer as a child/teenager it is great to come back to something which gave me so much pleasure as a youngster.
I have two children who have both taken part in Baby & Pre school lessons, and this is how I started my journey in becoming a teacher. I’ve always loved the water and I’m fascinated by the way it can help heal, encourage learning, promote physical ability and help support parent and baby bonding.
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Rachael Jennings
Teacher
I joined Puddle Ducks as a baby and pre school swimming teacher in May 2019. I'm a trained Primary Teacher, Early Years Professional and Trained actress, plus I have taught baby and toddler massage - I adore working with babies and children! Puddle Ducks combines everything I love doing! Focussing my time on the little ones and their parents - teaching them a life saving skill is beyond an honour. I love being part of the Puddle Ducks Team.
I am Mummy myself to Nell, who has been swimming with Puddle Ducks since she was 3 weeks old. Outside of the pool, we love being out in nature - I regularly walk rescue greyhounds in Doncaster. I also love going out for meals and learning Mandarin.
Rachel is currently on maternity leave awaiting the arrival of baby no2!
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Amy Smith
Teacher
Teaching since June 2019, you can currently swim with Amy at Hilltop School.
"Each programme within Puddle Ducks is a pleasure to teach for very different reasons. Being baby’s first swimming teacher and nurturing the bond between parent and baby in Floaties is precious, but supporting these children through to reaching their independent swims in Dippers is just joyful and so rewarding for the swimmer, as well as the parent and teacher. I feel so proud to call this my job and can’t wait to see our Puddle Ducks becoming beautiful, confident swimmers.
Taking my little girl, Iris, swimming when she was a baby was the highlight of my week and I call the mummies I met along the way my best friends. I love the arts, food, dance, theatre, cats, cheese, curry and ultimately doing the everyday things - being with my family and friends, enjoying day trips and watching too much TV!"
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Carol Dawson
Teacher
I joined Puddle Ducks Doncaster as Poolside Assistant at Willow Lodge in Bubwith in June 2018.
Prior to this I was a Deputy Manager at a local pre-school, so i've lots of experience working with children. I am mum to two girls aged four and two.
The best bit of my job is watching the children become confident in the water.
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Helen Stokes
Teacher - Swim Academy
Helen teaches at Ravenfield Pool.
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Rachel Clewes
Teacher
Rachel Teaches at Austerfield Private Pool
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Jo Cullen
Swim Academy and Baby & Pre-School Teacher
Jo teaches at Everlast Selby and Willow Lodge, Bubwith (including Swim Academy). Jo is our most newly qualified baby & pre-school teacher, completing training in December 2020!
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Sally Hopkinson
Teacher
Sally teaches at Epworth Swimming Pool
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Sarah Payne
Teacher
Sarah teaches our classes at Epworth Swimming Pool, Treetops Cottages, Oasis Health Club and John Whitgift Academy.
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Julie Turnbull
Poolside Assistant
You'll see Julie at Treetops Cottages
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Izzy Newson
Poolside Assistant
You'll see Izzy at Signhills Academy.
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Karen Melin
Poolside Assistant
You'll see Karen at Oasis Health Club and Signhills Academy
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Lucy Sheard
Poolside Assistant
You'll see Lucy at Willow Lodge, Bubwith
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Lucie Windle
Poolside Assistant
You'll see Lucie at Austerfield Private Pool
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Joanne Schofield
Poolside Assistant
You'll see Joanne at Epworth Pool and Kelford School
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Oivia Boundy
Poolside Assistant
You'll see Oliva at Rossington Hall
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Jade Lynch
Poolside Assistant
You'll see Jade at Hilltop School and Ravenfield Pool
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Jo Rees
Poolside Assistant
You'll see Jo at Dinnington, Rossington Hall and Epworth
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McKenzie Fuller
Poolside Assistant
You'll see McKenzie at Epworth Swimming Pool
