Building confidence in water: the Discovery Ducklings Awards

The Discovery Ducklings Awards 1-4 are part of Swim England's Pre-School Framework, serving as the initial phase of the Learn to Swim Programme.

Designed for babies and young beginners, these awards transition smoothly into the Duckling Awards.

Typically conducted in parent-child settings, the focus is on building security and confidence through repetitive, fun activities guided by rhymes and keywords.

Why should you deliver the Discovery Ducklings Awards as part of your lessons programme?

They are designed to be gentle, fun and a secure way for young children and parents/carers to be introduced to the swimming environment. They promote early water confidence and basic motor skills that underpin the Learn to Swim Stages 1-7.

Email [email protected] to enquire about how to integrate these Awards into your swimming lesson programme.