For younger babies use a lying entry: the baby lies on a baby mat on poolside. The adult sits on the side and enters close to the baby without splashing. The adult then lifts the baby into the water under the armpits and with the head supported if needed.

For those who are able to sit, a sitting...

Learner to comfortably lie on the back fully supported by an adult using a cheek-to-cheek, shoulder support or yoke hold.

Learner to independently splash hands on the surface of the water.

(The adult should hold the learner close to them at first and then at arm's length. The learner should be facing away from the adult).

Whilst fully supporting the learner, the adult rotates in an upright position through 360 degrees. As the adult and learner gain confidence, the learner should m...

Learner to comfortably lie on the back, fully supported by an adult using a cheek-to-cheek, shoulder support or yoke hold. Once fully supported the adult will move backwards in the water supporting the learner to maintain a streamlined position.

Supporting adult to wash or splash water on the learner's face, either scooping the water using the hand, or trickling the water over the face using equipment such as a watering can, cup or bucket.

Adult to be at ease moving through the water supporting the learner in an upright position.

Learner to comfortably lie on the back or front fully supported by an adult using a cheek-to-cheek, shoulder support or yoke hold. Adult to then move comfortably forwards or backwards around the water with shoulders submerged.

Adult to fully support the learner and encourage them to hold on to the side of the pool or rail, by placing the learner's hands on the wall and then placing theirs on top. This can be encouraged through the use of games and placing toys on the side of the pool.

For younger babies use a lying exit. Or the accompanying adult must show they are able to safely exit the water, whilst fully supporting the learner.