Class Information
Non Swimmer / Beginner
Aged 4 and over
Over 110 cm tall
Unable to put their face in the water
Unable to take their feet off the floor
Working on Swim England Stage 1 & 2
Intermediate Swimmer
Can fully submerge
Can float on their front and back unaided
Are able to travel on their front using arms and legs for a minimum of 3 metres
Are able to travel on their back using arms and legs for a minimum of 3 metres
Working on Swim England stage 3
Improver Swimmer
Is able to travel on their front
Is able to travel on their back
Is comfortable and confident in deep water
Working on Swim England Stage 4 & 5
Advanced Swimmer
Able to swim up to 2 lengths as a minimum
Able to do this using front crawl and backstroke
Able to complete 1 length using breaststroke and butterfly
Rookie Lifeguard
RLSS UK’s Rookie Lifeguard programme provides varied lifesaving and rescue activities. Built into the programme are lessons in valuable survival, rescue and sports skills all delivered in an exciting way that will get children involved and motivated.
Children must be able to swim a minimum of 3 lengths of frontcrawl, backstroke and breaststroke.
“The instructors were really swiftly able to recognise each child’s ability, and focus on areas to improve, all while keeping it fun. My children really enjoy their lessons. The groups aren't too big.”
— Parent of swimmer