This course is centered around making our young swimmers more independent and starting to work on swimming techniques. We are starting to break down the four main areas of swimming body position, arms, legs and breathing.

Answer 2 questions on poolside rules Swim 2 metres of front paddle or back paddle, without support Hold 3 different types of floating positions, each for 3 seconds Breathe rhythmically for 4 cycles, either supported or moving Jump or step in from poolside, tread water, turn and swim back to poolside Push off on the back and kick with a simultaneous leg action for 5 metres using a woggle or float Perform a push and glide on the front, keeping the face in the water and blowing bubbles Retrieve an object from bottom of pool Demonstrate front crawl arm action Demonstrate back crawl arm action

Your young one will need to be confident with swimming unaided for at least 2 meters, they should also be able to enter and exit the pool independently.They should also be able to float unaided for at least 3 seconds. One or Two Parents MUST be in the pool with the child.

This course will introduce basic breast stroke and begin the transitions from front paddle to back paddle and vice versa, Whilst still practicing and exercises form STAnley 1-5.

Answer 2 water safety questions Push and glide on the back, arms by side, ears in water Swim through a submerged hoop Swim 3 metres on front using a breaststroke type leg action, holding 2 floats or woggle Swim 2 metres on the front and 2 metres back, paddle with a smooth transition in between (log roll) Step, star or pencil jump into the pool, tread water then return to poolside Hold the side of the pool and push off on the side under water Swim on the front, tuck up and return swimming on the back Swim 5 metres of either front crawl or back crawl Scull forwards, backwards or in a circle, using a woggle

Your child must be able to swim unaided for at least 5 meters comfortably and confidently. One or Two Parents MUST be in the pool with the child.

An excellent continuation of the STAnley series, This course will continue with Floating,swimming , front glides, turning and rolling. We shall also be working hard on breath control.

Answer 3 water safety questions Perform a star float, slowly change to a narrow float and return to a star float on either the front or back Push and glide on back with arms stretched then roll onto front Swim 2 metres, dolphin leg kick on the front or back Tread water for 10 seconds Swim 5 metres using a frog breaststroke type action of the arms and legs Swim 10 metres of front crawl confidently, attempt side breathing Swim 10 metres on the back confidently Swim through a submerged hoop and retrieve an object Scull/scoop head first ,using a woggle, and arms only

Ideally completed STAnley 5 as minimum or equivalent .Your child must be able to swim at least 5 meters and be able to breathe whist swimming, they should also be able to show an understanding of front crawl, Breast Stroke and back stroke. One or Two Parents MUST be in the pool with the child.

Join this series of lessons to continue with water confidence and to help further develop your littler ones swimming techniques.

Ideally completed STAnley 5 as minimum or equivalent .Your child must be able to swim at least 5 meters and be able to breathe whist swimming, they should also be able to show an understanding of front crawl, Breast Stroke and back stroke. One or Two Parents MUST be in the pool with the child.

The Octopus series is an exciting series of 3 progressive awards specifically designed for child aged between 5 to 8 years old. This enables older children to access the Learn to Swim pathway and develop their confidence, knowledge and skills. We believe the best way to achieve this is to create safe environments in which children can be introduced to the water whilst having fun and by providing a progressive learn to swim programme that is both challenging and rewarding. On completion of the Octopus series, learners can progress through the Learn to Swim journey and move on to the Goldfish, Angelfish and Shark series. A child’s first learn to swim experience is one of the most important in terms of capturing and retaining their interest.

* Answer 2 water safety questions * Enter the pool safely with a step or jump * Swim 2 metres of front paddle, and 2 metres of back paddle, unaided * Use a woggle to kick across pool while blowing bubbles * Demonstrate front crawl arm action while standing * Demonstrate back crawl arm action while standing * Push and glide on the front with face in the water * Push and glide on the back arms by the side * Rotate from back float to front float, and return back to a back float, using a woggle * Submerge under water and retrieve an object

* Aged between 5 and 8 years old. * Buoyancy aids may be used in accordance with lesson skills but we promote independent swimming so not recommended for general swimming. * It is essential that One or Two Parents is in the water for these sessions.

Our Goldfish 1 level is the first steps in swimming. This class is suitable for children aged 5 - 8 years olds who are either semi confident swimmers or for those who have completed our STAnley or Octopus Awards Scheme. The Goldfish series is an exciting series of 3 progressive awards expanding on skills in a fun, progressive, challenging and rewarding way. On completion of this series, swimmers will be able to swim 15 metres without any aid as well as perform basic floats. We always recommend a parent is in the water with you child until the feel confident with the teacher and had achieved their 10 meter badge.

* Answer 2 water safety questions * Enter the water with a step or jump entry, tread water for 5 seconds, swim to poolside * Push and glide, and hold the streamlined position for 5 seconds * Push and glide, or swim to the bottom of the pool, to retrieve an object * Swim 5 metres on front, roll over and swim 5 metres on back * Perform dolphin leg kick on the front or back for 5 metres * Scull head first for 2 metres * Scull feet first, using a woggle for support * Show rhythmical breathing in front crawl for 10 metres, using a woggle or float * Swim a recognisable breaststroke for 5 metres

* Be aged between 5 years old and 8 years old. * Can swim 10 meters without assistance * Buoyancy aids may not be used, unless stated as we strongly promote independent swimming. If your child is unable to swim 10m unaided - no floats or armbands - One or Two Parents will need to be in the pool with them.

This programme is designed to be the next stage for swimmers who have progressed through either the STAnley First Steps Series, Octopus Series or who have completed the STA's Goldfish Level 1. The Goldfish series is an exciting series of 3 progressive awards expanding on skills in a fun, progressive, challenging and rewarding way. On completion of this series, swimmers will be able to swim 15 metres without any aid as well as perform basic floats. We always recommend a parent is in the water with you child until the feel confident with the teacher and had achieved their 10 meter badge.

* Answer 2 water safety questions * Perform a back float, tuck to a front float and return to a standing position * Scull head first for 5 metres, and feet first for 3 metres * Push and glide on the back, tuck, rotate to the front and return to the starting point * Swim 10 metres of a recognised front stroke, either front crawl or breaststroke. Learner’s first choice * Swim back crawl for 10 metres * Swim 5 metres of a recognised front stroke. Learner’s second choice * Push and glide to the bottom of the pool, tuck, place feet on the bottom and spring up * Perform a mushroom float and hold for 3 seconds, extend to a front float and return to a standing position * Enter the water with a step or jump entry, swim 5 metres on the front, then swim to poolside and exit water safely

* Aged between 5-8 years old. * Can swim 10 meters without assistance. * Has achieved all the standards of the Goldfish Level 1 and Level 2. * Buoyancy aids may not be used, unless stated as we strongly promote independent swimming.If your child is unable to swim 10m unaided - no floats or armbands - One or Two Parents will need to be in the pool with them.

This programme is designed to be the next stage for swimmers who have progressed through either the STAnley First Steps Series or Octopus Series. The Goldfish series is an exciting series of 3 progressive awards expanding on skills in a fun, progressive, challenging and rewarding way. On completion of this series, swimmers will be able to swim 15 metres without any aid as well as perform basic floats.

* Answer 2 water safety questions * Perform 2 different types of entries and tread water for 15 seconds each time; performed in shoulder-deep water * Swim 15 metres of back crawl * Swim 15 metres of a recognised front stroke, either front crawl or breaststroke * Swim 10 metres, holding a float under each arm, using lifesaving backstroke leg kick * Swim 5 metres, dolphin leg kick on front * Swim 5 metres, dolphin leg kick on back * Perform a handstand with both hands on the pool floor; performed in chest-deep water * Perform a horizontal float on the back and hold for 5 seconds, roll on to the front, hold for 5 seconds, roll to the original back float position and hold for 5 seconds * Submerge, push and glide on the side, roll to a face down position

* Be aged 5 - 8 years old. * Can swim 10 meters unassisted. * Completed the objectives of STA's Goldfish Levels 1 and 2 * Buoyancy aids may not be used, unless stated as we strongly promote independent swimming.If your child is unable to swim 10m unaided - no floats or armbands - One or Two Parents will need to be in the pool with them.

Join this series of lessons to continue with water confidence and to help further develop your littler ones swimming techniques. This series also incorporates the introduction of sculling, treading water and basic shallow dives.

* Answer 2 water safety questions * Enter the water with a step or jump entry, tread water for 5 seconds, swim to poolside * Push and glide, and hold the streamlined position for 5 seconds * Push and glide, or swim to the bottom of the pool, to retrieve an object * Swim 5 metres on front, roll over and swim 5 metres on back * Perform dolphin leg kick on the front or back for 5 metres * Scull head first for 2 metres * Scull feet first, using a woggle for support * Show rhythmical breathing in front crawl for 10 metres, using a woggle or float * Swim a recognisable breaststroke for 5 metres

Aged between 5 years and 8 years and needs to be able to swim unaided for at least 5 meters in any front stroke.If your child is unable to swim 10m unaided - no floats or armbands - One or Two Parents will need to be in the pool with them.

Once swimmers have completed the Goldfish Series they can progress to the Angelfish Series. On completion of the 3 progressive awards in this series, swimmers will be capable of swimming 25 metres without aid, perform butterfly stroke as well as mastering sculling techniques and entries to the water.

* Be rescued by catching a buoyant aid * Perform a straddle entry, tread water for 30 seconds, perform a 360° turn in a vertical position while wearing a T-shirt. If the water is too shallow, substitute step entry and support scull for 30 seconds and a 360° turn in a vertical position while wearing a T-shirt * Swim 5 metres, perform a forward somersault and continue to swim forward for 5 metres * Swim 20 metres of a recognised front stroke using a correct touch finish. Learner’s first choice * Swim 15 metres of a recognised front stroke using a correct touch finish. Learner’s second choice * Swim 20 metres of back crawl using a correct touch finish * Swim 5 metres on the back using a double arm action and dolphin leg kick * Swim 5 metres on the side using a dolphin leg kick * Start in a crouch position in the water, spring up before gliding to the bottom of the pool, tuck, place both feet on the bottom of the pool and spring up. Perform in chest-deep water * Swim underwater for 5 metres

Aged between 5 - 8 years old Can swim at least 10 meters unaided Completed the STA Angelfish 1 level or equivalent. If your child is unable to swim 10m unaided - no floats or armbands - One or Two Parents will need to be in the pool with them.

Once swimmers have completed the Goldfish Series they can progress to the Angelfish Series. On completion of the 3 progressive awards in this series, swimmers will be capable of swimming 25 metres without aid, perform butterfly stroke as well as mastering sculling techniques and entries to the water.

* Be rescued by catching a buoyant aid

Aged between 5 - 8 years old Can swim at least 10 meters unaided Completed the STA Angelfish 1 level or equivalent. If your child is unable to swim 10m unaided - no floats or armbands - One or Two Parents will need to be in the pool with them.

This series educates learners in basic water rescue and survival techniques as well as starts and turns for each of the strokes. On completion of the series learners will be able to swim 100 metres. This series follows either the Angelfish series and is for fully independent swimmers.

* Perform a shout and signal rescue to a weak swimmer, 5 metres away * Enter the water with a slide-in entry, swim 10 metres in a T-shirt, tread water for 30 seconds, remove T-shirt, and climb out * Swim 5 metres of a recognised front stroke, perform a head-first surface dive and swim 5 metres underwater * Swim 5 metres of a recognised front stroke, perform a feet-first surface dive, tuck, and swim 5 metres underwater * Swim 50 metres of a recognised front stroke. Learner’s first choice * Swim 50 metres of back crawl * Swim 25 metres of a recognised front stroke. Learner’s second choice * Swim 25 metres of Old English backstroke * Swim 25 metres of front crawl, demonstrating bilateral breathing * Perform a kneeling dive, depth of water permitting. If in shallow water, perform underwater push and glide for 5 metres

* Aged between 8 and 12 years old. * Have completed the objectives of the STA Angelfish series or equivalent. * Be very competent swimmers and can swim 25 meters unaided.

This series educates learners in basic water rescue and survival techniques as well as starts and turns for each of the strokes. On completion of the series learners will be able to swim 100 metres. This series follows either the Angelfish series or equivalent and is for fully independent swimmers.

* Perform a reaching rescue to a casualty up to 2 metres from the side * Throw a buoyant aid 3 metres to a target point in the pool * Enter the water with a step-in entry, swim 10 metres of a recognised stroke in a T-shirt and shorts, tread water for 1 minute, swim 5 metres of a recognised stroke, surface dive, swim 3 metres underwater, surface, climb out of the pool unassisted * Swim 75 metres during which the learners perform 3 recognised strokes with a smooth transition and the correct turns * Scull head first for 20 metres * Swim 10 metres of butterfly * Swim 20 metres of side stroke, wearing a T-shirt and shorts * Perform a plunge dive, swim width of pool or 7 metres, depth of water permitting. If in shallow water, submerge and push and glide on your side, roll onto the back and return to the surface with dolphin leg kick * Swim 4 x 1 width of individual medley, incorporating the appropriate transition procedure at the end of each stroke * Perform a backwards somersault

* Aged between 8 and 12 years old. * Fully independent swimmer. * Has completed the STA's Shark Level 1 or equivalent.