Choice of entry to include: use of ladder/steps, beach pool approach (walk-in), swivel and lower entry, use of disability hoist. The learner may have the support of a Level 1 Swimming Assistant.

Walking or paddle. In deep or shallow water.

Walking or paddle. In deep or shallow water.

Walking or paddle. In deep or shallow water.

Demonstration must show scooping the water in an activity whilst remaining calm throughout.

Showering may be achieved in a teacher-led activity (e.g. showering water using a watering can or other similar equipment) whilst learner walks under it comfortably.

Starting position must be a flat stretched position on the back and the finishing position is an upright position (floating or standing depending on the depth of the water).

Start position must be a flat floating position with the face in the water. Finishing position is for the learner to be in an upright position (floating or standing depending on the depth of the water).

Face and head either in or close to surface of water throughout. Start from a wall on front with the face in/face out with arms to the side or above the head. Learners may choose to perform the movement towards or away from a wall.

Learner starts with hands placed on the wall/bar/trough and feet placed on the wall, toes under the water surface. Push in a controlled manner into a stretched position with arms by the side.

Led by the teacher with learners responding. Examples may include learners
showing an understanding of basic pool rules, such as ‘no running', etc.

Learner may make use of: ladder or steps, beach pool exit, climbing, or a Level 1 Swimming Assistant to assist. A disability hoist may also be used.

Start with toes over edge of pool, jump upwards and forwards whilst eyes look forward throughout. Land feet first into the water. This may be performed with or without submerging. Depth of water needs to be appropriate to the size of the learner. The taller the learner, the greater the depth of w...

Learners must submerge the head or tilt head downward with or without goggles. Learners may perform this whilst holding a wall, standing, or with support of floatation equipment – or Level 1 Swimming Assistant. Teacher must be able to see bubbles being blown.

Learners must start the movement from a flat floating position on the back. Learners can make use of floatation equipment but are not permitted to use a Level 1 Swimming Assistant or wall to achieve this outcome. Finishing position is for the learner to be in an upright position (floating or stan...

Learner must start the movement from a flat floating position on the front with the face in the water. Learners can make use of floatation equipment but are not permitted to use a Level 1 Swimming Assistant or wall to achieve this outcome. Finishing position is for the learner to be in an upright...

Learner starts with hands placed on the wall/bar/trough and feet placed on
wall, toes under water surface. Push in a controlled manner into a stretched position with arms above head or by the side. Ears and back of head to remain in the water throughout.

Learners must push from a wall with arms extended over ears, face in the water, legs together, toes pointed. Start position may be from hands on the wall or from a standing position with arms out in front
ready to push.

Ensure the learner’s ears are in the water, toes are at the surface and there is minimal splash. This should be completed without the use of
floatation equipment.

Learners must move with chin on the surface or face in the water. Arms and legs must be in the water and learner must use both arms and legs for the entire 5 metres. This should be completed without the use of floatation equipment.

Perform a tuck to rotate from a flat floating position on the front, to a back floating position, then return to standing.

Learners perform a tuck from a flat floating position on the front, and rotate backwards to a stretched flat floating position on the back before returning to an upright pos...

Perform a tuck to rotate from a flat floating position on the back, to a front floating position, then return to standing.

Learners perform a tuck from a flat floating position on the back, and rotate forwards to a stretched flat floating position on the front before returning to an upright pos...

Learners perform a log roll from a flat floating position on the back on to the front (arms can be by the side or above the head), before returning to an upright position (floating or standing depending on the depth of the water).

Learners perform a log roll from a flat floating position on the front on to the back (arms can be by the side or above the head), before returning to an upright position (floating or standing depending on the
depth of the water).

Learners may make use of: ladder or steps, beach pool graduated exit or climb.

Toes over edge of pool, jump upwards and forwards whilst eyes are looking forward throughout, land feet first in water and allow body to fully submerge. Depth of water needs to be appropriate to the size of the learner. The taller the learner, the greater the depth of water required.

Learner starts by positioning themselves against the wall. Push using two feet on the wall (parallel to the surface of the water). Ensure that hands are one on top of the other, arms extended over ears and legs are together with toes pointed after pushing off.

Push and glide on front, hands one on top of the other, arms extended and covering ears. Log roll/rotate after the push onto the back maintaining a streamlined position.

Push and glide from the wall on the back, hands one on top of the other, arms extended and covering ears. Log roll/rotate onto the front maintaining a streamlined position.

Travel for 5 metres on the front (feet off the floor), and return on the back for 5 metres without putting feet on the pool floor throughout.

Starting in the water, sink under the water eyes open with or without goggles. Pick up an object with two hands and return to the surface. Depth must be no more than the height of the learner. If in deep water a suspended object may be used.

Responses must include any three of the four water safety messages: 'Always swim in a safe place'; 'Always swim with an adult'; 'If you fall in, float, breathe, relax'; 'If someone else is in trouble, call 999/112'. Further details on water safety guidance can be found on the RLSS website, rlss.o...

This must be performed without feet touching the pool bottom. Travel is defined as any means of moving independently around the pool using arms and a recognised leg action.

This must be performed without feet touching the pool bottom. Travel is defined as any means of moving independently around the pool using arms and a recognised leg action.

Learner must take a deep breath and hold breath to ensure they are floating above the pool floor. Learner slowly curls up and bends knees into tummy tucking arms around knees whilst the chin rests on the chest. Maintain the tucked position for three seconds whilst remaining ‘suspended’ in the wat...

Perform a sequence of changing shapes (minimum of three) whilst floating on the surface and demonstrate an understanding of floating.

Learners must ensure controlled, flowing/ linking movements throughout the sequence, whilst pausing at each shape and ensuring a minimum of three shapes within th...

Starting position may be two hands on the wall or no hands on the wall with learner standing arms out in front ready. Arms cover the ears, hands one on top of the other and face in. Hips/bottom move upward as the learner pushes downward toward the floor. This should not be a surface dive but a gr...

Long legs with a small splash, the kick originating from the hip and hips near the surface of the water. Loose ankles throughout. Must ensure no use of hands. Face may be in or out of the water.

Learner can be on their back, front or side keeping head still, kicking to undulate the body. The kick must originate from the hips, legs relatively straight, flicking toes upwards and a bounce-like action.

Keeping body stretched out, thighs remain still whilst knees flex to lift heels to the bottom whilst remaining under water, feet flex outward and heels are driven outward and backward and together returning to straight legs. Knees must remain close together, on the same plane and symmetry must be...

Starting position could be back paddle, backstroke or kicking on the back and then a log roll takes place. The head leads first by turning sideways and the shoulder lifts, the hips rotate and the rest of the body rolls whilst all the time the legs are kicking.

Starting position could be front paddle, front crawl or kicking on the front and then a log roll takes place. The head leads first by turning sideways and the shoulder lifts, then the hips rotate and the rest of the body rolls whilst all the time the legs are kicking.

Body must be stretched out on the surface of the water, hands flat and palms facing the pool bottom, toes pointed and legs together. Arms/hands remain in the water throughout.

Body must be stretched out and fingers angled downwards, legs together and toes pointed. Arms and hands remain in the water throughout.

There must be directional changes, and inclusion of a rotation, e.g. a log roll, flip, turn. This might be demonstrated using activities such as 'Follow my Leader', mirroring each other and making patterns.

The body must be upright, with the head clear of the water. Movements made must be stress-free and relaxed. The learner may use a variety of kicks including scissor, running-type action, breaststroke kick and eggbeater kick. Hands must remain under water and the skills must be performed in water ...

Toes over the edge of the pool side, the jump to be upwards and forwards. The head remains up and eyes forward. The entry must be feet first. Jumps could show symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes e.g. star, pencil, soldier, one arm up, one arm down, etc.

The 10 metres backstroke must be performed to Swim England Expected Standards.

The 10 metres front crawl must be performed to Swim England Expected Standards.

The 10 metres breaststroke must be performed to Swim England Expected Standards.

The 10 metres butterfly must be performed to Swim England Expected Standards.

Starting position may be from standing or from a push and glide in deeper water. The action could be suspended in deep water or hands on the pool bottom in shallow water. Body must be vertical and extended with legs together, toes pointed and arms extended. If learners are in deep water, a
vertic...

Starting position may be from a swim or a push and glide into a smooth roll in a controlled manner facing the direction the learner is heading. Maintaining a tucked shape, head to knees, pull and tuck into a ball and scull to rotate fully. Finishing position may be various e.g. standing, horizont...

Question and answer session led by the teacher. Answers must reflect: "you must start a session by moving at a steady pace"; "you must get warm before you start an activity"; "you can stretch"; "you must not eat within one hour of exercise"; "you should not swim if you feel unwell"; kit required,...

Starting with one hand on the wall and two feet placed on the wall, sink, and then, from a tucked position and whilst pushing into extended position, the hand holding onto the wall moves over the water to meet the
other hand, one on top of the other. Glide, kick (either butterfly kick or alternat...

Starting with one hand on the wall and two feet placed on the wall, sink, and then, from a tucked position and whilst pushing into an extended position, the hand holding on to the wall moves over the water to meet the
other hand, one on top of the other. Glide, kick (either butterfly or alternati...

The swim does not need to be to Swim England Expected Standards but may be a travel of the learner’s choice. Minimum required clothing is t-shirt and shorts.

The front crawl must be performed to Swim England Expected Standards. Head rolls before breathing to the side and shoulder. Ensure one arm maintains extension to the front and near to the surface of the water whilst the breath is taken. Breathing may take place unilaterally or bilaterally for
six...

The breaststroke must be performed to Swim England Expected Standards.
Breathing at the start of every arm pull showing six rhythmical breaths.

The butterfly must be performed to Swim England Expected Standards. A breath is taken as the hands are in the propulsive phase; the chin lifts forward whilst remaining close to the water surface. Once a breath is taken, the face returns to a downward position in the water before the hands enter t...

The backstroke must be performed to Swim England Expected Standards. Breathing to follow a regular pattern. Learners should aim towards breathing in as one arm recovers, and breathing out as the other arm recovers.

The 25 metres choice of stroke must be performed to Swim England Expected Standards.

The learner (on poolside) must raise the alarm (by shouting for adult help), and then shout and instruct a casualty in the water, and give guidance to help the casualty find their own way to safety. To avoid any danger, this must be done without making any contact with the casualty.

The 25 metres backstroke must be performed to the Swim England Expected
Standards.

The 25 metres front crawl must be performed to Swim England Expected
Standards.

The 25 metres breaststroke must be performed to Swim England Expected
Standards.

The 25 metres butterfly must be performed to Swim England Expected Standards.

Perform a movement sequence (linking skills with strokes and sculls) of one minute duration, in a group of three or more, incorporating a number of the following skills:

• Sculling: Head first; feet first.
• Rotation: Forward or backward somersault; log roll.
• Floating: Star on the front or on ...

Sitting dive: Sitting on the edge of the pool, learners place their feet on the wall, chin on the chest and extend the arms to squeeze the ears. Roll forwards bending at the waist, as they start to fall forwards push off the
pool wall with both feet, extend and glide under the water.

Dive: Feet ...

The 50 metres swim must be performed, without stopping, to Swim England
Expected Standards.

The 100 metres swim must be performed, without stopping, to Swim England Expected Standards. Continuous swim, with a change of stroke only at the end of a length.

An alternating leg kick must be performed whilst maintaining a high knee position. The thigh remains relatively still whilst the lower leg rotates. The learner must appear to perform the movement with ease and a degree of calmness. The head should remain above the surface throughout.

Complete a set lasting 400 metres (e.g. 16 x 25 metres, 8 x 50 metres, 4 x
100 metres) on a specific turnaround time agreed by the teacher/coach (e.g. 1.00 minutes for each 25 metres) with a focus on stroke technique and consistency.

Complete the set whilst utilising the clock correctly and obey...

a. Executing correct start, turns and finish without stopping over the set distance.

b. Maintaining stroke technique throughout the specified distance.

c. Demonstrating a consistently efficient stroke throughout the specified
distance.

Maintain a consistent leg kick throughout the specified distance.

Maintain a consistent leg kick throughout the specified distance.

Maintain a consistent leg kick throughout the specified distance.

Maintain a consistent leg kick throughout the specified distance.

a. Maintain swimming speed into the wall.

b. The swimmer will rotate onto front.

c. The swimmer will tightly tuck, rotate forward and place feet on the wall in a fluid movement.

d. The swimmer will push off in a streamlined position on their back or side and rotate in the water onto their back...

a. Maintain swimming speed into the wall.

b. The swimmer will touch the wall at the end with a fully extended arm.

c. The touch on the wall will be with both hands simultaneously.

d. The swimmer will bring their feet to the wall in a smooth and fast movement.

e. The swimmer will push off from...

a. Maintain swimming speed into the wall.

b. The swimmer will touch the wall with a fully extended arm.

c. The touch on the wall will be with both hands simultaneously.

d. The swimmer will bring their feet to the wall in a smooth and fast movement.

e. The swimmer will push off from the wall o...

a. Maintain swimming speed into the wall.

b. The swimmer will tightly tuck, rotate forward and place feet on the wall all in a fluid movement.

c. The swimmer will push off in a streamlined position on their back, front or side and rotate in the water onto the front.

d. The swimmer will utilise...

Complete a set lasting 800 metres (either 16 x 50 metres; 8 x 100 metres; 4 x 200 metres) on a specific turnaround time as agreed by the teacher/coach (e.g. 1.30 minutes for 50 metres) with a focus on stroke technique and consistency.

Complete the set whilst utilising the clock correctly and obe...

a. Executing correct starts, turns and finish without stopping over the set
distance.

b. Maintaining stroke technique throughout the specified distance.

c. Demonstrating a consistently efficient stroke throughout the specified distance.

Swim a continuous 100 metres individual medley (4 x 25 metres) using recognised turns with a focus on stroke technique and consistency.

a. Executing correct starts, turns and finish without stopping over the set distance.

b. Maintaining stroke technique throughout the specified distance.

c. De...

a. The swimmer will demonstrate one hand on top of the other, arms above head and straight, no gap between the head and the arms, and kick for 15 metres.

b. The body will be in line with the angle of the arms.

Perform a backstroke start then butterfly kick in a streamlined position under water up to a maximum of 15 metres from the start point (wall), transfer into stroke and complete the remainder of the 25 metres.

a. Grip the bar and start in a curled position with legs and arms bent, feet placed on ...

Perform a front crawl start, then kick in a streamlined position under water up to a maximum of 15 metres from the start point (wall). Transfer into stroke and complete the remainder of the 25 metres.

a. Start with either a track or grab start.

b. Enter the water in as streamlined a position as...

Perform a butterfly start, then kick in a streamlined position up to a maximum of 15 metres from the start point (wall). Transfer into stroke and complete the remainder of the 25 metres.

a. Start with either a track or grab start.

b. Enter the water in as streamlined a position as possible – ha...

Perform a breaststroke start, perform a one and a half pull under water, transfer into stroke and complete the remainder of the 25 metres.

a. Start with either a track or grab start.

b. Enter the water in as streamlined a position as possible – hands, arms,
head, torso, hips, legs and feet ente...

Complete a set lasting 1,600 metres (either 16 x 100 metres, 8 x 200 metres, 4 x 400 metres) on a specific turnaround time agreed by the teacher/coach (e.g. 2.30 min for 100 metres); focus on
stroke technique and consistency.

Complete the set whilst utilising the clock correctly and obeying the ...

a. Use correct start, turns and finish without stopping over the set distance.

b. Maintain stroke technique throughout the specified distance.

c. Demonstrate a consistently efficient stroke throughout the specified
distance.

a. The butterfly element can be done on the front, side or back.

b. If on the front the arms will be streamlined in front and the head will come up at the front or to the side to breathe.

c. If on the side, one arm will be close to the hips (not aiding propulsion) and one arm will be in front o...

a. Use correct start, turns and finish without stopping over the 200 metres.

b. Maintain consistent strokes throughout the specified distance.

a. Maintain speed into the wall.

b. The swimmer will finish on a full stroke without a glide.

c. The swimmer will stretch into the finish by turning onto their side.

a. The outgoing swimmer will watch the incoming swimmer and initiate the
start before the incoming swimmer has actually touched (usually as the
incoming swimmer starts the recovery of the stroke that is going to touch
the wall).

b. The swimmer will leave the side when the incoming swimmer touche...