Free standing One child at a time Child turns to enter backwards down ladder

From standing position child leans forward Head submerged looking to bottom of pool Legs rise Create "X" "Y" "l" with body Child stands Teacher supports if needed

Back hold Countdown to release on cue "1,2,3" Independent floating on back  Teacher support as needed

Independent floating on back  Teacher support as needed Child's arms and legs in an 'X', 'Y' and 'I' formation

Child front floats Child attempts to roll to back Teacher assists with roll

Child front floats Child rolls to back Teacher supports if needed

Free standing Eyes looking down Using aid, lean frontwards to front float Small fast kicking to teacher

Free standing Child leans back gently onto back float, chin up Teacher supports child on nape of neck Child small fast kicks Teacher assist child to stand

Free standing Child leans back gently onto back float, chin up Teacher supports child on nape of neck Child kicks with Teacher's hand over child's knees Teacher cues 1,2,3 to release Child stands

Free standing on mat Mat is held by Teacher and children wait until their turn Child bends at waist and independently somersaults Teacher assisting at water entry Submersion

Child sitting on mat or poolside Arms in streamline Teachers guides arms (hands first) and nape of head into and under water on cue Child maintains streamline and kicks to target distance

Child sitting on poolside Arms in streamline Teachers guides arms (hands first) and nape of head into and under water on cue Child maintains streamline and kicks to target distance

Free standing One child at a time Child holds onto side of pool and pulls themselves up and onto the side using own strength Teacher support if required