Learners should be encouraged to sit on the side and wait for adult instruction. The learner sits on the side unsupported but under close supervision and is drawn in toward the adult in the water. The adult then returns the learner to poolside.
For younger babies use a lying entry: the baby lies on a baby mat on poolside. The adult sits on the side and enters close to the baby without splashing. The adult then lists the baby into the water under the armpits and with the head supported if needed.
For those who are able to sit, a sitting entry may be used: the learner sits on the side unsupported but under close supervision and is drawn in toward the adult in the water. The adult then returns the learner to poolside. The accompanying adult must show they are able to safely access the water whilst fully supporting the learner.
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Discovery Duckling 3 Outcome 2
Learner to comfortably lie on the back fully supported by an adult using a cheek to cheek, shoulder support or yoke hold.
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Discovery Duckling 3 Outcome 3
Encourage the learner on their front to reach and grab toys scattered around the pool on the surface of the water, whilst the adult supports travel around the pool.
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Discovery Duckling 3 Outcome 4
Adults to support the learner in completing the 180 degree rotation under the armpits. This can be done as a log roll from front to back or back to front or as an upright turn. The supporting adult will rotate the learner, without removing their hands, onto their forearm and back again.
