SEND - Swimming (Stage 1)

The SEND programme provides short breaks to children and young people with disabilities, or additional needs. Attendees must have a MAX Card.

Parents/guardians may be required to assist where possible/if needed dependent on the child's requirements.

Please note - we now require all participants to have booked in advance. Please show your confirmation email to reception team to be allowed to participate in the session.

Swim England Learn to Swim Stage 1 helps to build water confidence, while introducing water safety skills and the basic skills needed to build swimming ability.

Learn to Swim Stage 1 is the first step of the core Swim England Learn to Swim Stage 1-7 Awards.

Learners will develop basic safety awareness, learn basic movement skills and water confidence skills. They will also be introduced to a structured class setting. Swimmers may use flotation equipment, such as armbands and floats, throughout this stage.

By completing the Learn to Swim Stage 1 Award, swimmers will be able to:

1. Enter the water safely.
2. Move forward for a distance of 5 metres, feet may be on or off the floor.
3. Move backwards for a distance of 5 metres, feet may be on or off the floor.
4. Move sideways for a distance of 5 metres, feet may be on or off the floor.
5. Scoop the water and wash the face.
6. Be comfortable with water showered from overhead.
7. Move from a flat floating position on the back and return to standing.
8. Move from a flat floating position on the front and return to standing.
9. Push and glide in a flat position on the front from a wall.
10. Push and glide in a flat position on the back from a wall.
11. Give examples of two pool rules.
12. Exit the water safely.

SEND Swimming will run in cyclical 6 week blocks, with certificates handed out at the end of the 6 weeks. The aim is for participants to move up a level at the end of the block!

Bring a towel, goggles, armbands or a noodle. These are also available for purchase at Reception if you wish.

Led by a qualified swimming instructor, participants will be given space to become familiar with the water, improve their swimming and have plenty of fun!