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Water Safety Expected Standards

Water Safety Award 1 Outcome 5

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    Perform a signal for help on the back, whilst holding onto flotation equipment. Learners adopt a floating position on the back comma holding flotation equipment across the tummy. They then raise one arm above the head while shouting for help. Learners must appear at ease when performing this acti...

  • Water Safety Award 1 Outcome 8

    Exit the water safely without support. Learners may make use of ladder or steps or a beach pool graduated exit or climb.

    Swim England recognises that some learners may not be able to perform these outcomes identically to what is shown in the video. Swimming teachers have the responsibility to en...