We run Puddle Ducks classes in Wakefield, South Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield & Barnsley
- Baby & Pre-school swimming classes for children
- Lessons for toddlers and pre-school children
- Swim Academy classes for school-aged children
- Aquanatal classes for mums-to-be

Our Pools & Classes
We swim at several hand-picked pools around Wakefield, South Leeds, Sheffield & Barnsley.
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Find out moreGroup Discount
Do you want to come to Puddle Ducks classes with some friends? If you book lessons for a group of 3 or more children, you can get 10% off the total amount.
Find out moreAquanatal to Floaties
After the birth of your baby, you are invited to join our wonderful Floaties baby swimming classes with your new bundle of joy with a 20% discount.

Baby & Pre-school Swimming Lessons
Our Baby & Pre-school programme is a wonderful bonding experience. Progressive lesson plans instil water-confidence and a love of swimming whilst our expert teachers tailor activities to your child’s abilities and needs. Taught in lovely, warm pools with a maximum of ten children, our classes incorporate rhyme, music and movement based on extensive child development research; we are the only national baby swim school that is 100% child-led. Our lessons are so well-received that the children we teach can often swim over 10m before they start school.

Swim Academy - aged 4-10 years
Swim Academy teaches primary-school children up to the age of 10 to swim beautifully and efficiently, as well as developing essential water safety and lifesaving skills. Our close-knit class sizes mean all children get the right level of support to suit their age. Small enough to nurture; large enough to let go. Children learn through experience, fun and some repetition. Practice makes perfect. We keep our classes fun, lively, varied and exciting to help your child stay engaged and challenged in the water.

Aquanatal - mums-to-be
Did you know you can start your Puddle Ducks journey before your bundle of joy arrives? Experience the perfect balance of relaxation, laughter and exercise – a wonderful way to unwind and stay healthy during your pregnancy. Our Aquanatal classes are a fabulous activity for mummies-to-be. They are expertly designed Aquanatal programmes that take a holistic approach to an expectant mums’ physical and mental well-being, combining relaxation with cardiovascular exercises to help prepare the body for birth.
Not sure which class you need?
Read about each class level and watch our videos to see us in action!
Floaties
(0-6 months)Splashers
(6-15 months)Kickers
(15-30 months)Little Dippers
(30 months - 4 years)Dippers
(Progression from Little Dippers)Swim Academy
(4-10 years)Meet the Team

Faye
Franchisee

Joanna
Business Operations Manager & Designated Safeguarding Officer

Lindsay
Customer Support Advisor & Poolside Assistant
Marie
Customer Support Advisor

Verity
Head of Teaching, BPS, SA & Elite SA Teacher, Aquanatal Teacher, Programme Assessor

Helen
Baby & Pre-School and Swim Academy Teacher

Paula
Baby & Pre-School Teacher

Emma
Senior Teacher, Baby & Pre-School & Swim Academy Teacher

Steph
Senior Teacher, Baby & Pre-School & Swim Academy Teacher

Rachel
Baby & Pre-School Teacher

Julia
Baby & Pre-School and Swim Academy Teacher

Grace
Baby & Pre-School Teacher
Catherine
Baby & Pre-School Teacher

Victoria
Baby & Pre-School Teacher

Louise
Swim Academy & Baby & Pre-School teacher, Poolside Assistant
Abbie
Swim Academy Teacher

Laila
Swim Academy Teacher
Edward
Swim Academy Teacher

Nic
Poolside Assistant

Nicky
Poolside Assistant

Sally
Poolside Assistant

Helen
Poolside Assistant

Liz
Poolside Assistant

Suzanne
Poolside Assistant
Chloe
Poolside Assistant

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Designated Safeguarding Officer for Puddle Ducks Wakefield, Barnsley, Sheffield & South Leeds
Joanna Haran Email: [email protected]