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 7 All Outcomes

  • Stage 7 Outcome 1

    Episode 1

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

  • Stage 7 Outcome 2

    Episode 2

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

  • Stage 7 Outcome 3

    Episode 3

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

  • Stage 7 Outcome 4

    Episode 4

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

  • Stage 7 Outcome 5

    Episode 5

    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 ...

  • Stage 7 Outcome 6

    Episode 6

    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 ...

  • Stage 7 Outcome 7

    Episode 7

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

  • Stage 7 Outcome 8

    Episode 8

    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.

  • Stage 7 Outcome 9

    Episode 9

    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.

  • Stage 7 Outcome 10