We are delighted to announce that we have a new trainee teacher. The lovely Laura is training with us to become a Puddle Ducks Baby & Pre-School Teacher! 
Laura has just completed her STA Safety Award for teachers. Over the coming months you may see Laura in your lessons with our experienced teachers as she learns the ropes and prepares for her STA Award in Aquatic Teaching - Baby & Pre-School Swimming and her Puddle Ducks course. Laura will also be working poolside on a Tuesday morning at Everlast Fitness Leeds.
Here is a little bit about Laura:
"My swimming journey started from an early age as my parents drilled into me that swimming and water safety was
an important life skill that every child should have. So, I attended weekly swimming lessons throughout my childhood.
As I have got older, I have understood for myself how important swimming and water safety is, so when I had my first daughter, Ada-Rose, swimming lessons were the first baby class we signed up for and soon became the highlight of our week. We loved Puddle Ducks classes and when Nancy came along she started swimming with Puddle Ducks too. Not only does Puddle Ducks teach swimming, it also creates precious bonding time between a baby and their family members.
I am a Special Needs Primary School Teacher, which is a very demanding career and I found myself not having the work-life balance I wanted. After talking to the girl’s Puddle Ducks teachers, who sold the job extremely well, I decided to take a career change. I can’t wait to help make special memories and teach an important life skill to babies and children and their families!"
Welcome to the team Laura, we wish you well with your training!