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About Ducks 2 Water

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Ducks2Water was founded by James Nugent, who has built an excellent reputation in the High Wycombe and Marlow area over the last ten years.


After teaching across a variety of swim schools and programmes, James gained a wealth of experience — but he also saw opportunities to do things differently.  James teaching style adopts a creative approach.  Adding more engaging elements, using fun explanations, teaching in ways children truly understand, the classes run smoothly, the children stay focused, and most importantly, enjoyed learning.

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James’ passion for swimming started in the early 90s. Growing up with a pool in the garden, his childhood was filled with days in the water, later turning into winning races and galas. These positive, formative experiences gave him a lifelong love of swimming and a deep belief in its value.

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When Ducks2Water began, it was a one-man operation in a small private pool. Word quickly spread - the lessons were different, fun, and highly effective - and before long, James had built a large customer base with a waiting list. To meet demand and welcome more of the community, he grew a team of passionate teachers, sharing his unique approach and expanded into new locations. 

 

Today, James leads a strong team delivering classes in three venues, with a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. All staff receive regular training in first aid and lifesaving, along with ongoing swimming teacher development to keep skills sharp and methods fresh. Parents can feel confident knowing that every lesson is led by a capable, caring professional whose number one priority is the wellbeing and progress of their swimmers.

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Our Aims

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To deliver fun, engaging lessons that spark curiosity, build skills, and make learning to swim an enjoyable adventure.
To provide a caring, child-led environment where every swimmer feels valued, supported, and able to progress at their own pace.

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Our Approach

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We believe children thrive when they feel safe, encouraged, and excited to learn. That’s why we:

  • Invest in frequent first aid and teaching training for our team.

  • Use creative, child-friendly teaching techniques.

  • Celebrate every swimmer’s achievements, no matter how small.

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These values guide everything we do - because happy, confident swimmers achieve the best results. Whether it’s helping the most nervous beginner take their first splash or guiding a confident swimmer towards club level, we’re here to create a positive, happy relationship with the water that will last a lifetime.

Why Ducks2Water

Ducks2Water is more than a swimming school - it’s a place where children grow in confidence, trust, and independence through the water.

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What we believe:

  • Every child deserves to feel confident and safe in the water

  • Swimming isn’t just a skill - It equips children to enjoy water safely now and, in the future.​

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Our approach:

  • Every child is guided with patience, play and purpose

  • We know that:

    • Every splash builds confidence

    • Every smile means progress

    • Every lesson is a step toward becoming a stronger, safer swimmer​

Who we are:

  • A proud family-run school with a reputation for care and quality

  • A place where:

    • Every child is seen

    • Every achievement is celebrated

    • Nurturing, flexibility and excellence go hand-in-hand​

This isn’t just about building swimmers - it’s about creating a generation of water-safe, self-assured kids, one swim at a time.

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©2024 by ducks2water.

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