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.

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1. Can the child glide and float on their front and back with or without aids, then return to their feet?

Yes

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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?

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Yes

3. Can they push and, glide, swim 10 metres on their front and back using a recognisable leg action?

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Yes

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?

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Yes

5.Can they swim 10 metres, in all four strokes (Front Crawl, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Backstroke) and perform a somersault in the water?

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Yes

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?

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Yes

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Discovery Duckling Awards

The Discovery Duckling Awards are suitable for babies and young children who are new to swimming. They are usually delivered in an adult and child/adult and baby setting. There are four Discovery Duckling Awards to achieve.

More Information on the Swim England Discover Duckling Awards

Duckling Awards

The Duckling Awards are suitable for children who are old enough to follow basic instructions with the support of an adult and who can move independently in the water. They promote increased independence and water confidence to help prepare young learners for Learn to Swim Stages 1-7. There are four Duckling Awards to achieve.

More Information on the Swim England Discover Awards

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

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