Open chest hold Supported sitting Lined up on edge of pool Teacher behind parent Parent bends child at waist and 'falls' into water on cue '1 2 3' Choice submersion Parent assists in turning by rotating child around in their hands to face edge Parent and child participate
Child needs to feel safe and secure. If any doubt then go back a progression. Make sure child is supported securely throughout activity to promote confidence
Parent assists in rotating child after entry to water with choice submersion on cue '1 2 3'
Needs to be able to sit and bend at waist voluntarily
Needs to be able to rotate in water with full support