What will my child learn in Stages 4 to 7?
Rule- England
- Swim England
- Learn to Swim
- Swimming lessons
- Stages 1-7
- 2026
- Parents
- Ages 4-11
Stages 4 to 7 turn confidence into the four competitive strokes. Key outcomes include:
| Stage | Highlights |
|---|---|
| 4 | Kick 10m each of backstroke, front crawl, butterfly and breaststroke (one piece of equipment allowed for three of them); head-first sculling 5m on the back; push, glide and swim 10m |
| 5 | Tread water for 30 seconds; three different shaped jumps into deep water; swim 10m of each stroke to expected standards; handstand held 3 seconds; forward somersault; show an action for getting help |
| 6 | Swim 10m wearing clothes; rhythmical breathing on all strokes (at least six breaths, three for butterfly); swim 25m to expected standards; a "shout and signal" rescue; a surface dive |
| 7 | Swim 25m of each stroke to expected standards; 50m continuously on one stroke; 100m using at least three strokes; a sitting dive or dive; tread water using eggbeater for 30 seconds; a one-minute group movement sequence; an obstacle course without touching the floor |
Stage 7 is the final core Learn to Swim award.
Added 21 Oct 2026