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
Private one-to-one lessons also available
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
Also Trained and Qualified in:-
Child protection
Equity in sport
First aid
Coaching children and young people
Coaching disabled sports performers
CRB checked and cleared
Members of the Institute of swimming teachers and the ASA
