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 2 All Outcomes

  • Stage 2 Outcome 1

    Episode 1

    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...

  • Stage 2 Outcome 2

    Episode 2

    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.

  • Stage 2 Outcome 3

    Episode 3

    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...

  • Stage 2 Outcome 4

    Episode 4

    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...

  • Stage 2 Outcome 5

    Episode 5

    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.

  • Stage 2 Outcome 6

    Episode 6

    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.

  • Stage 2 Outcome 7

    Episode 7

    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.

  • Stage 2 Outcome 8

    Episode 8

    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.

  • Stage 2 Outcome 9

    Episode 9

    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...

  • Stage 2 Outcome 10

    Episode 10

    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...

  • Stage 2 Outcome 11

    Episode 11

    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).

  • Stage 2 Outcome 12

    Episode 12

    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).

  • Stage 2 Outcome 13

    Episode 13

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