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Duckling 1

Swim Stage 1 focuses on building water confidence and basic movement skills. Learners are introduced to safe entry and exit, moving in different directions (forward, backward, sideways) with feet on or off the floor, and floating on both the front and back. It includes developing comfort with water on the face and body, learning to push and glide from the wall, and understanding basic pool rules.

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Key Learning Points for Duckling 1

  • Make a supervised safe entry with adult support if required
  • Float on back with adult support behind the head without aids
  • Blow bubbles at the water surface
  • Wet the head without submersion
  • Kick five metres on back with adult support
  • Travel without assistance five metres to a floating object
  • Enter the pool, rotate and return to the side with adult support
  • Exit the water safely with minimal adult support
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