Learn to Swim Framework
Stage 1-7 Awards

The Swim England Learn to Swim Framework is about developing confident and competent swimmers through fun and enjoyment, with stages 1-7 being at the core of the programme. This framework builds the skills and motivation needed to develop a lifelong love of water and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle through swimming.

It is the most widely known framework for swimming lessons for children and is the backbone of swimming lessons for primary school aged children. Each of the seven stages of the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework have a clear set of targets for the swimmer to meet so that they can progress to the next stage.

Find the right class for your child by answering the following questions
1. Can the child glide and float on their front and back with or without aids, then return to their feet?
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2. Can they kick across the pool for 5 metres on their front and back unaided, out of their depth and comfortably put their face in the water? Pre-enrolment questionnaire Yes No 3. Can they push and, glide, swim 10 metres on their front and back using a recognisable leg action? Pre-enrolment questionnaire Yes No 4. Can they kick for 10 metres, in all four strokes (Front Crawl, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Backstroke) and swim 10 metres with a recognisable stroke? Pre-enrolment questionnaire Yes No 5.Can they swim 10 metres, in all four strokes (Front Crawl, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Backstroke) and perform a somersault in the water? Pre-enrolment questionnaire Yes No 6. Can they swim 100 metres, demonstrating a minimum of 3 different strokes competently (Front Crawl, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Backstroke) and tread water for 30 seconds? Pre-enrolment questionnaire Yes No We would recommend: Stage 1 We would recommend: Stage 2 We would recommend: Stage 3 We would recommend: Stage 4 We would recommend: Stage 5 We would recommend: Stage 6 We would recommend: Stage 7
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Stage 1

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Stage 2

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Stage 3

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Stage 4

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Stage 5

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Stage 6

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Stage 7

Further information, including the outcomes of all awards, can be found on Swim England.

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