THE LESSONS

Lessons are taught in line with the National Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS), which is a nationally recognised template for learn-to- swim lessons. The NPTS provides a clear consistency in approach, structure & teaching methods & quality across all participating learn-to-swim schemes.

Limited numbers in each class
Non swimmers and beginners welcome

NPLQ or Reach and Rescue qualified Lifeguards are always on poolside in addition to the teacher to ensure the safety of all the children throughout the lessons.

Lessons run throughout term time, every week for 30 minutes each. No lessons take place through the half term breaks.

WATER SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT

Throughout all lessons at every level, important elements of safety are discussed and reinforced, to encourage confidence and knowledge of swimming safely in any pool environment.

It is hoped that through our lessons children will increase their competence in the water – thus increasing their confidence. Learn to be safer in and around water – thus providing greater enjoyment in swimming, long term participation and encouraging a healthier lifestyle.

THE OBJECTIVES

To increase confidence in the water
To promote safety at all times
To promote & encourage regular participation in a fun healthy activity
To encourage independence
To make lessons fun for maximum enjoyment
To encourage children to develop a wide range of skills
To encourage children to interact with others
To encourage development of high quality techniques through repetition, revision and consolidation
To introduce the necessary skills & techniques for stroke development
To provide nationally recognised assessment against clearly definite outcomes.

THE AWARDS

Children will be encouraged to develop the necessary skills to gain the ASA Duckling Awards, thereafter NSA levels 1 -12 badges and certificates and distance awards. Please note: There is a strict criteria for gaining each of the awards, it is necessary for the children to attain the level required therefore some children may not achieve awards every term.

Class	Level of Ability	Personal Goals
Pre-School	Limited or no water confidence (From age 2 1/2 upwards, parents not in the pool)	WATER CONFIDENCE DUCKLING 1-4
Non Swimmers	Limited or no water confidence	WATER CONFIDENCE DUCKLING 1 - 4
Beginner 1	Good water confidence. Basic knowledge of stroke technique.	STROKE TECHNIQUE & IMPROVE DISTANCE NSA 1 & 2
Beginner 2	Good stroke technique. Basic knowledge of water skills.	STROKE TECHNIQUE & IMPROVE DISTANCE NSA 3 & 4
Improver 1	Confidence in deep water. Basic knowledge of all 4 strokes.	STROKE TECHNIQUE & IMPROVE DISTANCE NSA 5 & 6
Improver 2	Good knowledge of all 4 strokes and water skills.	STROKE TECHNIQUE & IMPROVE DISTANCE NSA 7 & 8
Advanced	Ability to swim longer distances advanced water skills	STROKE TECHNIQUE & IMPROVE DISTANCE NSA 9 & 12

All Lessons are taught by Ed and Michelle Reeves
Qualified and Experienced Swimming Instructors

Child Protection – Safeguarding Children in Sport
Equity in Sport
First Aid
Coaching Children and Young People
Coaching Disabled Sports Performers
Reach and Rescue Pool trained

CRB Checked and Cleared
Members of the Institute of Swimming Teachers and the ASA

We also employ a trained and qualified Lifeguard at all our lessons