Baby Squids at Horton Lodge
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Swimming Lessons
Baby Squids at Horton Lodge
Rudyard, Leek ST13 8RB
# Baby Squids Staffordshire & Nantwich
Baby Squids is a specialist swimming school run by owner Margarita King at Horton Lodge in Leek. They deliver swimming lessons for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers aged 0-10 across multiple venues including Stafford, Stone, Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe and Nantwich.
What sets Baby Squids apart is their commitment to inclusion and accessibility. With Margarita's background in Special Educational Needs education, the business deliberately creates a welcoming environment where every child—regardless of ability, background or experience—feels safe and celebrated. This philosophy underpins everything they do.
The teaching approach blends rigorous swimming progression through their structured milestones programme with theatrical, playful delivery. Drawing on Margarita's theatre training, lessons incorporate storytelling, songs and in-pool dancing to make learning joyful and engaging. The team focuses on building confidence and water competence whilst ensuring children leave sessions full of giggles and happy memories.
All teachers are fully qualified and enthusiastic, trained to support children of varying abilities and comfort levels. Baby Squids positions itself as more than a swim school—they emphasise community, connecting parents and carers whilst creating a space where children can explore and grow.
They operate across warm-water pools specifically suited to young learners, making swim education accessible and enjoyable for the youngest students through to pre-schoolers developing advanced skills.
Baby Squids is a specialist swimming school run by owner Margarita King at Horton Lodge in Leek. They deliver swimming lessons for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers aged 0-10 across multiple venues including Stafford, Stone, Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe and Nantwich.
What sets Baby Squids apart is their commitment to inclusion and accessibility. With Margarita's background in Special Educational Needs education, the business deliberately creates a welcoming environment where every child—regardless of ability, background or experience—feels safe and celebrated. This philosophy underpins everything they do.
The teaching approach blends rigorous swimming progression through their structured milestones programme with theatrical, playful delivery. Drawing on Margarita's theatre training, lessons incorporate storytelling, songs and in-pool dancing to make learning joyful and engaging. The team focuses on building confidence and water competence whilst ensuring children leave sessions full of giggles and happy memories.
All teachers are fully qualified and enthusiastic, trained to support children of varying abilities and comfort levels. Baby Squids positions itself as more than a swim school—they emphasise community, connecting parents and carers whilst creating a space where children can explore and grow.
They operate across warm-water pools specifically suited to young learners, making swim education accessible and enjoyable for the youngest students through to pre-schoolers developing advanced skills.
Services offered
Baby swimming lessons (0-12 months)Toddler swimming lessons (1-3 years)Pre-school swimming lessons (3-5 years)Swimming progression programmeSpecialised SEN-inclusive lessonsGroup swimming classesMilestone-based skill developmentMulti-venue classes