Adult Swimming Framework

The Swim England Adult Swimming Framework is about improving confidence, technique and safety in the water, with no age limit.

Not everyone is able to reach their potential in the water during their school years. This is where swimming lessons using our Adult Swimming Framework can help.

With four progressive stages and Awards to choose from, the Swim England Adult Swimming Framework is suitable for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced swimmers who would just like some additional coaching to improve their technique.

    • Be Water Confident 
    • Be a Swimmer 
    • Be a Better Swimmer 
    • Be a Master Swimmer 

Adults have very different needs to children when learning to swim – as an adult, you have different motivations and learn in different ways.

The Adult Swimming Framework takes this into account, providing goals and targets suitable for those aged 16+.

More information can be found at Swim England.

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