Is there a Swim England programme for adults, or for children who need extra support?
- England
- Swim England
- Learn to Swim
- Swimming lessons
- Stages 1-7
- 2026
- Parents
- Ages 4-11
Yes, both are part of the Learn to Swim Programme.
- Children who need extra help before Stage 1 can work through the Alpha Step Awards, which form the programme's additional needs phase.
- Adults have their own Adult Swimming Framework. It covers non-swimmers, nervous swimmers, and adults who want to build confidence or improve their stroke technique, with its own Adult Learn to Swim Awards.
Added 21 Oct 2026