Expected Standards Learn to Swim Framework

Expected Standards Learn to Swim Framework

10 Seasons

The Swim England Expected Standards are referenced throughout the Learn to Swim Programme. They accompany our Awards to support teachers and coaches to maintain the highest standards when teaching children.
Each digital video shows you an individual outcome in the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework, Stages 1 to 7, and each outcome for the Swim England Aquatic Skills Framework, Stages 8 to 10 Swimming.

Expected Standards Learn to Swim Framework
  • Stage 10 All Outcomes

  • Stage 10 Outcome 1

    Episode 1

    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 ...

  • Stage 10 Outcome 2

    Episode 2

    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.

  • Stage 10 Outcome 3

    Episode 3

    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...

  • Stage 10 Outcome 4

    Episode 4

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

    b. Maintain consistent strokes throughout the specified distance.

  • Stage 10 Outcome 5

    Episode 5

    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.

  • Stage 10 Outcome 6

    Episode 6

    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...