Swim Scheme
PoolSchools deliver the AquaQuacks swim scheme. This scheme aims to develop swimmers’ confidence and technique in all four strokes building essential water skills.
Swimmers will be assessed continuously. (Age and distance will not influence progression for those aged 4+).
The scheme includes:
- Free pre-swimming assessment for all swimmers over the age of 4 who have swum before
- A 12 week course
- Small class sizes
- An average of 7 swimmers to 1 teacher for F classes.
- 7 swimmers per progression class (P1).
- 8/9 swimmers per progression class (P2-7).
- Gulls club 1 teacher to 12 swimmers.
- Free progression charts, badges and stickers.
- Parents can access the portal to view their child’s progress.
- Free Catch up clinics
- Week 12 is Fun Splash
- Existing swimmers enjoy:
- Priority rebooking
- Sibling priority
- Pay for 3 swimmers and the 4th swimmer is free
Classes and Course Expectations
Our 12-week programme develops techniques and key skills. Progression through the levels from F1 (minimum 4 yrs old) will always be based on ability:
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
4/6/8 subject to venue
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
This is age specific class. The swimmers progress in the term they are 18 months old.
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
To develop water confidence and have fun
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
4/6/8 subject to venue
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
This is age specific class. The swimmers progress in the term they are 24 months old.
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Independent movement
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
4/6/8/10 subject to venue
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
This is age specific swimmer progress in the term they are 36 month old
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Happy to enter the water. Swim/move around the pool independent of a parent (Using swim aids)
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
4/6/8/10 subject to venue
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
When a swimmer is 4 or they have completed and can demonstrate the Key teaching objectives
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Enter pool safely. Exit pool on their own safely. Listen to the teacher. Concentrate for 30 mins.
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
7 with 2 teachers in water
Swimming aids are used
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
1 term is average
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Get in /out of the pool safely. Listen to the teacher. Concentrate for 30 min. Without an adult.
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
7 with 2 teachers in the water
Swimming aids are used
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
1 term is average
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Free movement in the water
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
Up to 7 with 2 teachers in the water
Swimming aids are used
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
1 term is average
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Single Skills. Submersion / Float / generally confident in water
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
Up to 7 with 2 teachers in the water
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
1-2 term is average
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Combined Skills Push & Glide with breath control and kicking. Independent breathing. Swim unaided for 3-5m. Combine skills in shallow and deep water.
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
7 students to one teacher
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
2 terms is average
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Good body position and head position when swimming.
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
8 students to one teacher
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
2-3 terms is average
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Effective Legs on all strokes and maintain good body position.
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
8 students to one teacher
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
2-3 terms is average
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Combine effective leg kicks and some full arm movements.
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
8 students to one teacher
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
2-3 terms is average
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Combine breathing into strokes.
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
8 students to one teacher
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
2 terms is average
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Effective timing.
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
8 students to one teacher
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
2-3 terms is average
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Effective techniques for all strokes.
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
9 students to one teacher
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
3 terms progress to Gulls is by invitation subject to completing a 22 length non stop swim trial
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Introduce efficiency into the strokes and increase distance and stamina.
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
10+ in 2 lanes with one teacher
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
3 terms
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
To complete a mile swim in under 45 min combining all 4 major strokes
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
4 students to one teacher
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
N/A
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Build confidence in water. Float with aids, move around the water.
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
4 students to one teacher
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
N/A
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Build confidence, float, simple swimming and breath techniques.
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
6 students to one teacher
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
N/A
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Swim 10m or more with correct technique for one stroke. Introduce other strokes.
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
6 students to one teacher
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
N/A
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Swim 25m in 2 or more strokes.
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
12 in 2 lanes with one teacher
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
N/A
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Personally defined objective.
CLASS SIZE TEACHER RATIO
6 in one lane with one teacher
HOW LONG WILL YOU STAY IN THIS CLASS
N/A
KEY TEACHING OBJECTIVE
Personally defined objective.
Awards and Recognition
Progression through the scheme is always based on achievement and not age (from 4+).
Swimmers are all issued with progress charts. You will be awarded a sticker for your chart and a swimming badge once you have completed the level. (These will be issued in weeks 7/8/9 of each term).
We don’t routinely give out awards for children that are not moving up to the next level, however, if you feel your child’s motivation will be improved with an ‘Achievements Award’ then please contact us.
GULLS – On achieving the mile swim, a Gulls hoodie is awarded.
ADULTS – May have their objectives recorded if they wish.
Contact the PoolSchools team
We aim to respond to all contacts within 48 hours, but sometimes teaching commitments can extend the response time. We apologise if this is the case and we appreciate your patience.
We priorities Existing and New swimmers that use our forms below and for existing swimmers quoting their Swimmers Unique Identification Number (found on the booking email) means we can find your account quicker.