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๐ŸŠSwimming journey

From splashing about to swimming a length

Water confidence first, then floating, first strokes and staying safe. Getting in the pool together turns nervous first steps into games, and each new length is a proper celebration.

Ages
4โ€“10 yrs
Time
1โ€“2 pool sessions
Stages
4 stages ยท 13 skills
Milestones
5 to celebrate
Resources
29 hand-picked
You need
Access to a pool with a lifeguard, swimwear and an adult in the water

Who it's for

  • โœ” Your child is nervous of water and you want to go gently
  • โœ” They're in lessons and you'd like to practise between them
  • โœ” You want them to know pool and sea safety before a holiday

Heads up: This app does not replace a qualified swimming instructor or lifeguard. An adult must always be in or right beside the water.

What you'll get

  • ๐ŸŒŸ Happily putting their whole head under water
  • ๐ŸŒŸ Floating alone and gliding from the wall
  • ๐ŸŒŸ Front crawl with side breathing, plus backstroke
  • ๐ŸŒŸ Treading water, swimming 25โ€“50 metres and knowing the safety rules

The fun part: together

  • ๐Ÿค Be the grown-up they jump in to, and cheer every splash
  • ๐Ÿค Have a starfish-float contest to see who lasts longest
  • ๐Ÿค Learn the pool and sea safety rules together before a trip

The roadmap

Every step, mapped

Stages on the spine, skills on the branches. Tap any box for a practice idea you can do together today, plus the best videos, games and books for it.

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    Questions parents ask

    Can we skip lessons and just use this? ๏ผ‹

    We'd recommend lessons with a qualified instructor. Use this to track progress and practise in between.

    My child is scared of water. Where do we start? ๏ผ‹

    Stage one is all about confidence, with no strokes at all. Go at their pace.

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