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...