While only a small percentage go on to be competitive, we believe every child deserves the skills to be safe, strong, and capable in any water they choose.

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Our Development phase is where we move beyond the basics and build the technical foundation needed for sport, safety, and adventure. In Development, we focus on:

Building endurance, so that swimmers can swim 100m continuously (and we encourage them to go further if capable)

Refining strokes for the competitive swimmer, and introduce the egg-beater kick—a much needed skill for Water Polo!

We introduce standing dives and head-first entries, giving our swimmers the confidence and control needed for the local swim club or safe deep-water entry. Mastering surface dives and underwater confidence is an essential skill for snorkelling, surfing, and future lifeguard skills.

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Water Safety and Personal Survival skills are developed even further to ensure swimmers know how to perform these skills fully clothed.

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As a proud “Swim England” school, this phase combines Stage 6 & 7, Water Safety 3, and Water Skills 5 & 6.

We aren’t just teaching them to swim; we are encouraging them to excel. Whether they want to join a swim team, dive club, water polo team, or venture into open water sports—we’ve given them the tools to succeed.

Want to refine these skills further…then next stop SQUAD!