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The awards recognise and reward the valuable contributions franchisors and suppliers make to the UK franchising community.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On receiving the coveted award, our co-founder\u2019 Caroline Sparkes, said: \u201cWe are extremely proud to have won this award and to be honoured by the AFA for our contribution to the franchising world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis award is testament to all the hard work from so many people both at Head Office and across Turtle Tots, who are committed to making sure we provide the highest levels of service and support to our franchisees and customers.\u00a0\u00a0For everyone involved it\u2019s a privilege to win AFA\u2019s top award and be recognised in this way,\u201d confirmed Caroline.<\/p>\n<p>Turtle Tots Ltd was set up by Caroline and\u00a0Gaby Lixton, who first started franchising their unique baby and toddler swimming programme in 2011. Since then they have helped more than 50 franchisees\u00a0in the UK and Ireland create successful swim businesses; family-friendly businesses that all benefit from having Turtle Tots\u2019 award-winning baby and toddler swimming brand behind them.\u00a0\u00a0Together they teach\u00a0more than 13,000 babies and toddlers every week.<\/p>\n<p>Caroline added: \u201cWe are extremely passionate about our brand and helping people turn their dreams of running their own swimming business into a reality.\u00a0Our family of franchisees serve as an inspiration for people who are maybe looking for a career change, or are already a swimming teacher and want the opportunity to run their own swim school with the security of Turtle Tots supporting them, or are a parent with growing children and want a new and rewarding challenge. 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