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Meet the Teachers at Clayton Court Barn

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  Emma L

  Tuesdays and Thursdays

  My love for water and swimming began in the Berlin Olympic pool when I was about five.

  Since then swimming has been part of me - I swim as many times a week as I can and for some years did the Swimathon.

  I started teaching swimming at the Burgess Hill Swimming Club where all four of my children swam weekly. I have also taught at primary level and for the last sixteen years I have been teaching babies and toddlers.

  Teaching swimming gives me the greatest "buzz," it combines my love of children and water and gives me the opportunity to pass on the confidence and passion that I have.

  It is my dream job!!!

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  Sarah (Senior Teacher)

  Mondays

  My first insight to baby swimming classes was when I took my then 4-month old son to his weekly classes. It was the highlight of our week and a lovely bonding time as well as teaching him a life skill.

  Having previously been a Legal Advisor, I decided to change careers and do something I really care about. I've been teaching swimming to all ages from babies to pensioners since 2012 and I love it.

  I joined Puddle Ducks in 2013 and after witnessing the classes I quickly became a customer. The classes are fun and energetic whilst teaching life preservation skills and my kids love it. I was especially impressed with the focus on teaching the children as individuals as well as within the group and giving each child the appropriate progression.

  It's such a rewarding job whether it's watching a baby enjoying the freedom water provides before they can even crawl or seeing the pride of a pre-schooler achieve their 5m badge.

  I look forward to teaching you and your little one in a class soon.