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The Learn to Swim Framework aims to build confident and competent learners in a fun and enjoyable way. Learn to Swim Stages 4-7 constitute the second part of this core framework, often taking longer f … Read more

The Swim England Expected Standards are essential to the Learn to Swim Programme. They work alongside our Awards to help teachers and coaches maintain the highest teaching standards for learners. To e … Read more

These learner consultation form templates are designed to help you gather essential information and better understand your learners. These templates are especially useful for identifying the needs of … Read more

To help you keep accurate records of your swimmers’ progress and achievements, we have produced editable and printable template registers for all of the Learn to Swim Stage Awards, from pre-school to … Read more

1. Stop and think – Always Swim in a Safe PlaceThe Water Safety Code provides essential and easy-to-remember information to help people plan for their activity and understand what they should do in an … Read more

Swim England has created posters to visually display the Water Safety Code and the Water Safety Awards. The posters are available to download for free and have been designed for providers to disp … Read more

Swim England has developed this game as part of the Inspire 2022 project, funded by Sport England following the Commonwealth Games. It's designed to guide young people through various water scenarios, … Read more

As a swimming teacher delivering the Learn to Swim Programme, you have a very important role. To teach children and adults of all backgrounds and abilities how to be confident, competent and safe in t … Read more

Teaching position When a teacher is responsible for delivering a group lesson, the recommended teaching position is from the side of the pool as this gives the teacher the best position to oversee the … Read more