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.
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Stage 8 All Outcomes
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00:43Episode 1
Stage 8 Outcome 1
Episode 1
Complete a set lasting 400 metres (e.g. 16 x 25 metres, 8 x 50 metres, 4 x
100 metres) on a specific turnaround time agreed by the teacher/coach (e.g. 1.00 minutes for each 25 metres) with a focus on stroke technique and consistency.Complete the set whilst utilising the clock correctly and obey...
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00:43Episode 2
Stage 8 Outcome 2
Episode 2
a. Executing correct start, turns and finish without stopping over the set distance.
b. Maintaining stroke technique throughout the specified distance.
c. Demonstrating a consistently efficient stroke throughout the specified
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01:14Episode 3
Stage 8 Outcome 3
Episode 3
Maintain a consistent leg kick throughout the specified distance.
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01:02Episode 4
Stage 8 Outcome 4
Episode 4
Maintain a consistent leg kick throughout the specified distance.
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01:10Episode 5
Stage 8 Outcome 5
Episode 5
Maintain a consistent leg kick throughout the specified distance.
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01:13Episode 6
Stage 8 Outcome 6
Episode 6
Maintain a consistent leg kick throughout the specified distance.
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01:19Episode 7
Stage 8 Outcome 7
Episode 7
a. Maintain swimming speed into the wall.
b. The swimmer will rotate onto front.
c. The swimmer will tightly tuck, rotate forward and place feet on the wall in a fluid movement.
d. The swimmer will push off in a streamlined position on their back or side and rotate in the water onto their back...
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01:10Episode 8
Stage 8 Outcome 8
Episode 8
a. Maintain swimming speed into the wall.
b. The swimmer will touch the wall at the end with a fully extended arm.
c. The touch on the wall will be with both hands simultaneously.
d. The swimmer will bring their feet to the wall in a smooth and fast movement.
e. The swimmer will push off from...
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01:05Episode 9
Stage 8 Outcome 9
Episode 9
a. Maintain swimming speed into the wall.
b. The swimmer will touch the wall with a fully extended arm.
c. The touch on the wall will be with both hands simultaneously.
d. The swimmer will bring their feet to the wall in a smooth and fast movement.
e. The swimmer will push off from the wall o...
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01:07Episode 10
Stage 8 Outcome 10
Episode 10
a. Maintain swimming speed into the wall.
b. The swimmer will tightly tuck, rotate forward and place feet on the wall all in a fluid movement.
c. The swimmer will push off in a streamlined position on their back, front or side and rotate in the water onto the front.
d. The swimmer will utilise...
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Stage 8 Outcome 11