Parent & Child
Our Aged Based Levels
Parent & Carer Assisted
For Children 6 Months to 3 Years
At this stage, we focus on water familiarisation, enjoyment and development of elementary skills required prior to independent participation.
Duckling
6 - 12 Months Old
Water familiarisation and introduction to assisted swimmming, flotation and entry/exit techniques

Starfish
1 - 2 Years Old
Progression of water familarisation, assisted swimmming, flotation and entry/exit techniques
Turtle
2 - 3 Years Old
Progressed familiarisation, assisted swimming, flotation and entry/exit techniques
Building confidence for independant particaption
Crab
Transition Level
Preparing children for independent participation and/or when skills are progressed ahead of their aged based turtle level
Features
Ages from 6 months to 3 years
In-water parent or carer participation
Learn through play, games and fundamental movement skills
What Will My Child Learn?
Getting into and out of the water safely
Floating on their front and back
Orientating body using rotation skills
Moving through the water using kicking and arm actions
Gliding in a forward direction
Breathing preparation skills
Submerging under water
Safety rules for participating in lessons
Social skills for interacting with peers and the teacher
Safety & Inclusivity for All
We encourage everyone to get involved
No matter their ability, everyone can participate and learn
Children learn at their own pace and teachers will guide you along the way
Parent & Carer Involvement
Parents and carers are an integral part of children’s aquatic education and, at these early ages, in-water parent and carer participation is necessary not only for safety but to provide support and guidance through activities to get maximum value from lessons
Parent and carer involvement is a massive factor for children’s enjoyment and engagement in the learning process as well as their skill progression and achievement. The best way to do this is to be actively involved and get wet!
