Pre-School Framework

The Swim England Pre-School Framework is the first phase of the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme. It promotes early water confidence and basic motor skills and underpins Stages 1-7.

It is linked to the early years’ foundation stage for child development (the government-set standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to five years old), which operators are encouraged to deliver in a fun, friendly environment. The Swim England Pre-School Framework is split into two sections – Discovery Duckling and Duckling.