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Jodi
My name is Jodi and Bubbles and Babbles is my 'baby'
I live in Barnsley with my husband, two children and numerous animals. You may often see me walking crazy spaniels or rushing around on a school run! My youngest was a lockdown baby, born in July 2020 and was really the inspiration behind the classes back when I started the first sensory swimming classes.
I trained as a teacher in further education in 2005 but have worked in a variety of educational roles since 2001 ranging from teacher to manager and lots of things in-between. I trained as a swimming teacher in 2017 alongside a part time role that I held at the time, working in a charity to deliver group and individual training sessions to victims of domestic abuse and poor mental health, specialising in mums in particular.
Bubbles and Babbles started with baby swimming as I wanted to create something a little bit different that embraced the child’s development whilst also working on building a love of water, without pushing the ability to swim or working to set outcomes. I'm so interested in child development and hope you will see that reflected in the sessions!
I'm also a keen advocate for learning through play and keeping classes fun and without pressure and ensure we thread this ethos throughout all of our lessons.
In my spare time, I love cross-fit and weightlifting and I deliver all of the aqua-fitness classes which I absolutely love too!
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My Education & Training
I have a range of qualifications and training that I am constantly updating, meaning you and your little ones are in very good hands:
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Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
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STA Level 2 Award & Certificate in Swim Teaching
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STA Level 2 Baby and Pre-School Certificate
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STA Level 3 Baby and Pre-school Diploma
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STA Level 2 award in Disability Swimming
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STA Safety Award for Teachers
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Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
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Aqua Sensory baby & Toddler (approved practitioner)
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Women's Aid 'You, me and mum' facilitator programme
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PABA Parent & Baby Aquafit approved.
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Aqua Sensory Waters touch practitioner
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Aqua Sensory Bath Babies approved provider
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Birthlight Aquanatal Yoga Certificate & Diploma
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L2 First Aid
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STA Award in Aquacise
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Pool Water testing and Pool Plant Certificate
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British Wheel of Yoga Foundation Certificate
Bubbles and Babbles couldn't exist without my amazing team:
Tracy
Tracy may well have been spotted around Manvers or other lakes as she is an experienced open water swimmer and lifeguard as well as being a passionate and experienced swimming teacher who cannot get enough of the water!
When she isn't in the pool you will find her cycling and running. She is the proud parent of two girls and a doting grandparent.
Becki
Becki was a primary school teacher in her past life with a special interest in early years.
She has three children to keep her busy and also discovered Bubbles and Babbles whilst bringing her youngest to classes which inspired her to train as a swimming teacher.
She is a keen runner and reformer pilates princess!
