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 6 All Outcomes

  • Stage 6 Outcome 1

    Episode 1

    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,...

  • Stage 6 Outcome 2

    Episode 2

    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...

  • Stage 6 Outcome 3

    Episode 3

    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...

  • Stage 6 Outcome 4

    Episode 4

    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.

  • Stage 6 Outcome 5

    Episode 5

    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...

  • Stage 6 Outcome 6

    Episode 6

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

  • Stage 6 Outcome 7

    Episode 7

    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...

  • Stage 6 Outcome 8

    Episode 8

    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.

  • Stage 6 Outcome 9

    Episode 9

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

  • Stage 6 Outcome 10

    Episode 10

    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.

  • Stage 6 Outcome 11