Confidence in the Water: EYFS Swimming Learning Outcomes
27th October 2023
Swimming lessons help build confidence. Learning and mastering skills is an important part of development in children, and swim lessons help build those skills. Participating in swim lessons allows kids to learn new skills and water safety tips. Plus, it allows them to use critical thinking and fine motor skills.
| Creche | Fs1 | Fs2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Enter the water safely | 1. Enter the water safely. | 1. Enter the water without support |
| 2. Walk, turn and return | 2. Move forward for a distance of 5 metres, feet may be on or off the floor. | 2. Blow bubbles a minimum of three times with nose and mouth submerged. |
| 3. Scoop the water and wash the face. | 3. Move backwards for a distance of 5 metres, feet may be on or off the floor. | 3. Move from a flat floating position on the back and return to standing without support. |
| 4. Push and pick a toy | 4. Move sideways for a distance of 5 metres, feet may be on or off the floor. | 4. Move from a flat floating position on the front and return to standing without support. |
| 5. Jump in safely | 5. Scoop the water and wash the face. | 5. Fully submerge to pick up an object. |
| 6. Float on the front | 6. Be comfortable with water showered from overhead. | 6. Push and glide on the front with arms extended (streamline) |
| 7. Float on the back | 7. Push and glide on the front from a wall. | 7. Push and glide on the back with arms extended (streamline) |
| 8. Blow bubbles | 8. Push and glide on the back from a wall. | 8. Swim 5/10 metres on the front |
| 9. Kick on the front/back with a floater/noodle | 9. Use a floater/noodle to kick | 9. Swim 5/10 metres on the back |
| 10. Exit safely. | 10. Swim/kick on the front /back with or without a floater | 10. Exit the water without support. |
| 11. Give examples of two pool rules. | ||
| 12. Exit the water safely. |
