Gloucester Little Ducklings
GL
Swimming Lessons
Gloucester Little Ducklings
23 Sotherby Dr, Cheltenham GL51 0FZ
# Gloucester Little Ducklings
Gloucester Little Ducklings is an established private swim school operating since 1995, based at Sir Thomas Rich's School in Longlevens. The school provides structured swimming lessons for children progressing from absolute beginners through to advanced swimmers, alongside adult training programmes.
The business serves families across the Cheltenham area seeking professional swimming instruction in a safe, supportive environment. Their teaching programme is carefully structured with progressive stages—from Ducklings (beginners requiring considerable attention) through to Mallards (advanced swimmers)—ensuring each child develops at an appropriate pace.
What sets Gloucester Little Ducklings apart is their commitment to small class sizes and favourable staff-to-pupil ratios, prioritising safety without compromising on the enjoyment factor. Their motto, "Swimming is fun… They love to swim We love to teach," reflects their philosophy of combining effective instruction with genuine enthusiasm. The school removes barriers to participation by providing all necessary equipment, so families simply need to arrive ready to learn.
Operating five days weekly with multiple time slots from 4:30 pm onwards, the school accommodates various family schedules. Sessions run Monday through Thursday with dedicated beginner, intermediate, and advanced groups, plus adult swimming training on selected evenings. This comprehensive approach ensures accessibility whilst maintaining teaching quality and personal attention that builds confidence and genuine aquatic competence.
Gloucester Little Ducklings is an established private swim school operating since 1995, based at Sir Thomas Rich's School in Longlevens. The school provides structured swimming lessons for children progressing from absolute beginners through to advanced swimmers, alongside adult training programmes.
The business serves families across the Cheltenham area seeking professional swimming instruction in a safe, supportive environment. Their teaching programme is carefully structured with progressive stages—from Ducklings (beginners requiring considerable attention) through to Mallards (advanced swimmers)—ensuring each child develops at an appropriate pace.
What sets Gloucester Little Ducklings apart is their commitment to small class sizes and favourable staff-to-pupil ratios, prioritising safety without compromising on the enjoyment factor. Their motto, "Swimming is fun… They love to swim We love to teach," reflects their philosophy of combining effective instruction with genuine enthusiasm. The school removes barriers to participation by providing all necessary equipment, so families simply need to arrive ready to learn.
Operating five days weekly with multiple time slots from 4:30 pm onwards, the school accommodates various family schedules. Sessions run Monday through Thursday with dedicated beginner, intermediate, and advanced groups, plus adult swimming training on selected evenings. This comprehensive approach ensures accessibility whilst maintaining teaching quality and personal attention that builds confidence and genuine aquatic competence.
Services offered
Children's swimming lessons (Stages 1-4)Intermediate swimming lessons (Stages 5-6)Advanced swimming lessons (Mallards)Adult swimming trainingSmall group tuitionProgressive skill development programmesWater safety instructionFlexible evening scheduling