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Discovery Duckling 4

Discovery Duckling 4 is the final stage of our adult-and-child Discovery programme for children up to 3 years old. Swimmers continue developing confidence, movement, floating and safe water skills while beginning to prepare for greater independence. Classes are grouped by similar age and development, helping children progress comfortably towards the next stage of their swimming journe

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Key Learning Points for Duckling 4

  • Enter the water safely from a seated or standing position and return to the wall or pool side, with full adult support.
  • Float on the front using floatation equipment, with full adult support.
  • Reach and grab toys on top of and under the surface of the water.
  • Rotate 180 degrees either using a log roll or an upright position, using floatation equipment and with minimal adult support.
  • Push away from the wall in a streamlined position, with full adult support.
  • Be at ease wetting or splashing the face and putting the chin in the water.
  • Travel on the front using floatation equipment, with full adult support.
  • Hold the rail or side of pool and move towards the steps or ladders using floatation equipment, with full adult support.
  • Exit the water safely with adult supervision.
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