Our termly schemes of work are written to focus on the STA skills within their pathway, with the addition of attention to detail on correct technical stoke development, which is a strong component of the British Swimming Scheme. Our schemes of work are written following an evaluation of the children at the beginning of every term. We continue to assess progress through the term.
We personally particularly like the STA scheme as it has a heavy emphasis on water safety, personal survival skills and lifesaving, it is vibrant engaging and above all fun!!! That being said, several Seals teachers have coached in swimming clubs and have swum competitively, if it looks like your child would like to pursue that route, we are happy to advise.
5 swimmers to 1 teacher in the water
To be happy, secure and ready to learn
Streamling/push and glide
Floating principles
Submerging
Swim 5 meters of front paddle
Swim 5 meters back paddle
Recognisable Breastroke legs
Introduce action for treading water
Awards commonly given : Stanley and Octopus series. 5m distance
6 swimmers to 1 teacher poolside
Further consolidation of floating and rotating
Further consolidation of streamling
Swim 10m Frontcrawl with rhythmical breathing
Swim 10m Backstroke rhythmically
Swim 10m of recognisable Breastroke
Introduce Butterfly, swim recognisably for 5m
Consolidation action for treading water
Sculling feet first and head first
Awards commonly given : Octopus, Goldfish series and distance
5 swimmers to 1 teacher in the water
To feel safe and secure in the swimmer’s own ability in deep water
Basic personal survival skills for deep water safety
Swim 18m Frontcrawl with rhythmical breathing, out of depth
Swim 18m Backstroke rhythmically, out of depth
Swim 18m of recognisable Breastroke, out of depth
Swim 8m of recognisable Butterfly
Consolidating sculling feet first and head first
Types of deep water Jumping
surface dives
Awards commonly given : Goldfish, Angelfish series and distance.
6 swimmers to 1 teacher poolside
To feel safe and secure in the swimmer’s own ability in deep water
Swim 25m Frontcrawl with rhythmical breathing, out of depth
Swim 25m Backstroke rhythmically, out of depth
Swim 25m of recognisable Breaststroke, out of depth
Swim 10m of recognisable Butterfly
Consolidating sculling feet first and head first
Introduce siting, kneeling and standing dives
Develop personal survival skills
Awards commonly given : Angelfish series and distance.
6 swimmers to 1 teacher poolside
Swim 50m Frontcawl to British Swimming law
Swim 50m Backstroke to British Swimming law
Swim 25m of Breastroke to British Swimming law
Swim 20m of Butterfly to a recognisable standard
Correct finishes
Somersaults
Proficient diving
Different pool side rescues and continuation of personal survival
Awards commonly given : Angelfish, shark series and distance.
6 swimmers to 1 teacher
100m + Frontcawl to British Swimming law
100m + Backstroke to British Swimming law
50m + Breastroke to British Swimming law
25m Butterfly to British Swimming law
Correct turns and finishes for each stroke
Individual medaly
Further development of personal survival and lifesaving skills
Awards commonly given : Shark, Advanced swimmer series and distance.
